The Rev. Dr. Wayne Carter
Network Chair
318.377.1259
P.O. Box 263
Minden, LA 71058
wecpadre@aol.com
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In addition to being Network Chair, the Rev. Dr. Wayne E. Carterby is also the Ecumenical and Interreligious Officer for the Diocese of Western Louisiana, and he has served as EIO (Ecumenical and Interreligious Officer) for the Diocese of Dallas and the Diocese of West Texas. In addition, he currently serves as secretary of the Episcopal Diocesan Ecumenical and Interreligious Officers (EDEIO).
Wayne Carter grew up in Maine and was confirmed in the Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Upper South Carolina in 1969. He was ordained to the diaconate in 1983 and the priesthood in 1984. He earned his doctorate from the University of South Carolina and has served congregations in the Diocese of Dallas and the Diocese of West Texas. Currently, he is the rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Western Louisiana.
A Report from Wayne Carter
Members of the Ecumenical Network in Province VII are those persons appointed by their bishops to represent them in conversations with representatives of other Christian denominations and groups representing other faith traditions. Each person appointed is a member of the Episcopal Diocesan and Interreligious Officers (EDEIO).
EDEIO provides support and training for diocesan ecumenical and Interreligious officers, encourages ecumenical activity within parishes and dioceses, enhances communication throughout the Episcopal Church about ecumenism, and encourages liaison among all those whose ministries have, or should have, an ecumenical dimension.
Communication is at the heart of EDEIO's mission. EDEIO's network is uniquely situated to bring the fruits of national and international dialogues to dioceses and congregations; to communicate diocesan and congregational experience to the Ecumenical Officer and the Standing Commission on Ecumenical Relations; and to share within the network ecumenical successes, challenges, strategies and needs.
The Standing Committee on Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations (SCEIR_ the Ecumenical and Interreligious Officer and EDEIO are charged with upholding the ecumenical imperative and implementing actions adopted by the General Convention.
EDEIO has supported ecumenical activity through educational events at parish, diocesan, provincial, and national forums. It regularly hosts ecumenical guests and dignitaries at General Convention, where its presence serves to focus attention on ecumenical issues. It works to urge this Church to provide the necessary resources to further the ultimate goal of visible unity.
The members of the Ecumenical Network in Province VII stand ready to assist all in the province that are interested in furthering the goals of the Ecumenical Movement of fostering Christian Unity among the various denominations as well as dialogues and discussions between Christians and members of other faith traditions.
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In 1999 the Office of Ecumenical Relations was entrusted by the Presiding Bishop with oversight of the Episcopal Church's Interfaith Dialogues.
The Episcopal Church participates in Interfaith Dialogues through a variety of means. As a member of the Anglican Communion, it is involved in issues involving Anglicans and other religions on a global level.
In the United States, some Interfaith work is done through the National Council of Churches Interfaith Commission and the National Workshop on Christian-Jewish Relations.
A major intiative of the office has been the Interfaith Education Intiative, a joint project with Episcopal Relief and Development to provide resources and networking in Interfaith dialogue as part of the church's long-term recovery response to the events of September 11th.
In addition, the Episcopal Church works with a variety of Interfaith organizations to promote better understanding of different faith traditions and to cooperate on areas of common interest. |
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| The Interfaith Education Initiative is a program of the Office of Ecumenical & Interfaith Relations at the Episcopal Church Center. |
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| The purpose of the United Religions Initiative is to promote enduring, daily interfaith cooperation, to end religiously motivated violence and to create cultures of peace, justice and healing for the Earth and all living beings. |
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Ecumenical Relations Resources
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Interfaith Education Resources
• Downloadable "Quick Guides" to Baha'i, Buddhism, Chinese Spiritualities, Hinduism, Islam, Janism, Judaism, Native American Spirituality, Shinto, Sikhism, (Scroll to the bottom of the page to find these.)
Office of Ecumenical & Interfaith Relations
Downloadable materials:
• Ecumenical Handbook 2007
• Manual for Interfaith Dialogue
• Guidelines for Reception and Confirmation
• An Agreement of Full Communion
• Guidelines and Worship Resources for the Celebration of Full Communion
Other Resources
• The Anglican Lutheran Society, USA
• The National Workshop on Christian Unity
• World Council of Churches Publications
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