Natasha Klukach, director of research and operations of , was one of six ecumenical guests to bring greetings to Synod 2025. The Global Christian Forum is one of the ecumenical organizations in a multilateral relationship with the Christian Reformed Church.
Klukach explained that the forum is a unique gathering of all major streams of Christian churches. “There is no agenda, no rule book. It’s about building Christian relations.”
Klukach told delegates that by listening to others regarding matters in one’s own church, one becomes more of God’s partner in the world. “God reveals more of himself in diversity. God is always greater than our own perspectives. Be surprised.”
She exhorted delegates that Christian unity is never about uniformity. “The challenge and blessing is finding Christ’s presence in others.” Ecumenical life is premised on Jesus’ yearnings that all may be one.
“Thank you for your support of the vision of GCF. You are offering a gift to Christian churches all over the world.”
Synod 2025, the annual general assembly of the ҵ, is meeting June 13-19 on the campus of Redeemer University in Ancaster, Ont. Find daily coverage from The Banner at TheBanner.org/synod. Visit for the agenda, advisory reports, recordings of plenary sessions, and to subscribe to the daily Synod ҵ email.
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