A Formula of AgreementFormula of Agreement • June 17th, 2005
In 1997 four churches of Reformation heritage will act on an ecumenical proposal of historic importance. The timing reflects a doctrinal consensus which has been developing over the past thirty-two years coupled with an increasing urgency for the church to proclaim a gospel of unity in contemporary society. In light of identified doctrinal consensus, desiring to bear visible witness to the unity of the Church, and hearing the call to engage together in God's mission, it is recommended:
Prairie Wind Evangelical Lutheran Parish Formula of AgreementFormula of Agreement • November 24th, 2014
UNIT FOUR:Formula of Agreement • February 11th, 2007
The Formula of Agreement was established in 1997 to reconcile ministries between the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the Presbyterian Church USA, the Reformed Church of America, and the United Church of Christ. By this agreement, we honor each other’s ordained ministers (previous to 1997, UCC ministers were occasionally “re-ordained” by one of the partner communions).
UNIT FOUR: WORKING WITHFormula of Agreement • February 11th, 2007
The Formula of Agreement is a 1997 reconciliation of ministries between the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the Presbyterian Church USA, the Reformed Church of America, and the United Church of Christ. By this agreement, we honor each other’s ordained ministers; (previous to 1997, UCC ministers were occasionally “re-ordained” by one of the partner communions).
