Ecumenical – 1. Representing a number of different Christian churches 2. Promoting unity among the worlds' Christian churches
(Pronounced ek-yoo-men-i-kuhl)
To remember the definition of the word ecumenical, use the following mnemonic:
Heck, you men! (Ecumenical) Remember you represent the Christian church - please bring unity.
Examples of ecumenical in a sentence (representing different Christian churches)
The conference is the world's largest annual ecumenical event.
The Christmas concert was a truly ecumenical event – all of the Christian churches were represented.
Leaders of all the area’s Christian churches met to organise regular ecumenical events.
Examples of ecumenical in a sentence (promoting unity among Christian churches)
Although the school was founded by a Pentecostal church, the school is ecumenical and welcomes students of all faiths.
An ecumenical Easter celebration unified all of the local churches in celebration of Christ’s resurrection.
Ecumenical prayer services are held at the prison as a way to unite inmates of various Christian faiths.
