A guide for understanding and applying CONNECTING the centennial Social Creed, adopted by ecumenical representatives of 35 Protestant and Orthodox church TO THE CREED: communions for 2008.
“That all may have life and have it abundantly” John 10:10
Biblical, Theological and Historical Background
Current Challenges and Choices For each affirmation and action area of the new Social Creed
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