Program area

Our programs

1) Links With Various Agencies
The Program Unit on Christian Unity and Ecumenical Relations (CUER) projects the programs and positions of the NCCP(National Council of Churches in the Philippines) to various audiences even as it initiates cooperative work and explores bilateral and multilateral relations with various agencies - -government and non-government, and church bodies in the promotion of unity. The CUER cooperates actively with the regional ecumenical councils in nurturing the ecumenical movement in the grassroots and provides support to the ecumenical initiatives of its member-churches. Outside the domestic sphere, it promotes and oversees bilateral relations with other National Councils of Churches or National Christian Councils in the world.

2) Relations With Other Peoples
The CUER initiates interfaith dialogue especially with the Muslims with special focus on promoting Muslim-Christian understanding and joint efforts for peace initiatives. It advocates the concerns and aspirations of the indigenous peoples in basic skills necessary in the preservation of their ancestral domain and the right to self-determination.

3) Ecumenical Activities
The CUER facilitates the annual observance of the traditional activities of the NCCP (e.g., Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Ecumenical Easter Sunrise Service, and the Ecumenical Witness Sunday) and other observances promoted by the World Council of Churches and the Christian Conference of Asia. Moreover, it facilitates the recruitment of Chaplains and provides direction to the Ecumenical Chaplaincy in the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police as well as the ecumenical ministry in the state university, University of the Philippines.





Programs thrusts
from 'Towards A Common Vision and Mission' NCCP, 1998


1. Membership Expansion and Development

1.1 A recruitment process shall be installed and disseminated. Identification of churches that may be interested in joining the NCCP shall be a continuing activity.
1.2 This program will facilitate the organization of mandated church organizations into vibrant bearers of ecumenical work.

2.External Ecumenical Relations


2.1 This entails the nurture of existing bilateral relations while initiating new ones in the Philippines and abroad.
2.2 One thrust is reaching out to peoples of living faiths.
2.3 There shall be a deepening of existing linkage with government, NGOs, and people's organizations, and initiating new ones where possible.

3.Evangelical and Ecumenical Witness


3.1 This program area assists member churches in the understanding of evangelism in an ecumenical perspective, and to nurture such understanding.
3.2 It will project the Council, its nature, positions and programs to NCCP's different audiences making use of various means of communication. This program will facilitate consultations on evangelism; research on church growth; studies on evangelism and ecumenism. Media programs, liaison, advocacy and communications training shall also be facilitated by this programs.