Christian Churches Together Forum 2025

On October 7-9, 2025, leaders from CCT’s 36 communions and organizations will meet in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to share faith stories, pray in the traditions of CCT’s five families, and reflect on the gospel and the church’s witness. The gathering will explore the ecumenical confession of Jesus as “Light” and a renewed commitment to being a light in the world as we mark the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. Additionally, the 500th anniversary of Anabaptism will offer an opportunity to acknowledge historical wounds of dissent and injustice, while reaffirming a shared call to repentance, reconciliation, and the flourishing of all.

If you belong to a church communion and would like to serve as an official representative of that communion or denomination, please contact the appropriate staff person prior to registering to inquire about participating in that capacity. Feel free to reach out to [email protected] if you have questions or need contact information for your communion's staff person. Should you need financial assistance to attend the Forum, please email us at: [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you in Memphis!

Early bird registration ends August 8.

Registration closes September 15.

(While one-day passes are not available to the public, special requests may be made by inquiring at: [email protected])

Lodging: A block of rooms has been set aside at the Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District, with a nightly rate of $179 for single occupancy, $189 for double occupancy, breakfast included. PLEASE BOOK THROUGH THE FOLLOWING LINK TO SECURE ACCOMODATIONS AT THIS HIGHLY DISCOUNTED RATE. ROOMS ARE LIMITED: https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/philadelphia-pennsylvania/wyndham-philadelphia-historic-district/rooms-rates?brand_id=HR&checkInDate=10/6/2025&checkOutDate=10/10/2025&useWRPoints=false&children=0&groupCode=10062025CHR&adults=1&rooms=1&loc=ChIJ60u11Ni3xokRwVg-jNgU9Yk&sessionId=1751373462

All are welcome: Anyone affiliated with a CCT member denomination or organization is welcome to attend. CCT also welcomes observers if your denomination or organization is not already a CCT member. Please contact [email protected] if you are interested in attending as an official observer.

Extend the invitation: CCT is committed to being a multi-generational, racially-diverse, broad Christian fellowship with an open table. If you know someone who may be interested in participating in the Forum and/or becoming a member, please contact [email protected] with their contact information and/or share the Forum website with them: https://www.christianchurchestogether.org/2025-annual-forum

Info: This welcoming gathering is especially for first-time Forum participants, though all are welcome. The Orientation Dinner offers an opportunity to meet fellow attendees, learn more about the mission and method of Christian Churches Together, and begin building relationships in a spirit of hospitality and unity.

Info: This dinner brings together denominational and organizational leaders and ecumenical officers for a time of mutual support, open sharing, and deepened fellowship. In an informal setting, participants are invited to connect with peers, reflect on the challenges and joys of ecumenical leadership, and encourage one another in the shared calling to Christian unity.

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