Christian unity
Denominational harmony goal
Christian unity is the ideal of harmony and shared purpose among Christians, whether within a single congregation or across denominations worldwide.
The concept appears in theological discussions, ecumenical movements, and church mission statements: The pastor preached on Christian unity.
In practice, it ranges from genuine cooperation to aspirational rhetoric, given Christianity's history of schisms and doctrinal disputes.
- ecumenismMovement toward religious unity
- koinoniaChristian spiritual fellowship
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- reconciliationRestoration of friendly relations
- Vatican IIMajor Catholic reform council
one body · interfaith dialogue · covenant · Trinity · creeds · church fathers · Protestant Reformation · Nicene Creed · spiritual renewal · baptism · grace · prayer gatherings · salvation · interfaith · gospel · scripture · breaking bread · Christianity
Christian unityschism
Formal organizational fracture
sectarianism · disunity · denominationalism · fragmentation · factionalism