interchurch
Across religious bodies
Interchurch describes activities, organizations, or efforts involving multiple Christian denominations working together: an interchurch council, interchurch dialogue on social issues.
The term emphasizes cooperation across denominational lines rather than within a single church body.
Movement toward religious unity
- collaborationJoint intellectual work
- partnershipShared business arrangement
- allianceFormal union of parties
- coalitionTemporary alliance for action
joint · coordination · federation · consortium · council · assembly · convocation · networking
Restoration of friendly relations
- harmonyAgreement or musical blend
- concordMutual agreement, peaceful relations
- solidarityUnity among allies
- onenessState of being unified
fellowship · accord · convergence · consensus · unification · integration · cohesion · communion
Formal worship structure
- sacramentSacred ritual conveying grace
- communionProfound shared closeness
- baptismRitual water purification ceremony
- ordinationClergy appointment ceremony
hymn · prayer · service · altar · pulpit · congregation · clergy · minister
Relating to religious sects
- multidenominationalInvolving several religions
- pluralismCoexistence of differing views
- inclusivityPractice of welcoming all
- differencesWays things aren't alike
variety · distinctiveness · multiplicity · nonconformity · divergence · traditions · practices · polity
ecumenism
Movement toward religious unity
- collaborationJoint intellectual work
- partnershipShared business arrangement
- allianceFormal union of parties
coalition · joint · coordination · federation · consortium · council · assembly · convocation · networking · liaison
reconciliation
Restoration of friendly relations
- harmonyAgreement or musical blend
- concordMutual agreement, peaceful relations
- solidarityUnity among allies
oneness · fellowship · accord · convergence · consensus · unification · integration · cohesion · communion · brotherhood
liturgy
Formal worship structure
- sacramentSacred ritual conveying grace
- communionProfound shared closeness
- baptismRitual water purification ceremony
ordination · hymn · prayer · service · altar · pulpit · congregation · clergy · minister · pastor
denominational
Relating to religious sects
- multidenominationalInvolving several religions
- pluralismCoexistence of differing views
- inclusivityPractice of welcoming all
differences · variety · distinctiveness · multiplicity · nonconformity · divergence · traditions · practices · polity
interchurchsectarian
Rigidly devoted to faction
denominational · separatist · divisive · schismatic · exclusivist
church, churches, churchman, interfaith, churchwomen, churchmen, churchwoman, interreligious, nonchurch