The Christian Council of Ghana
The Christian Council of Ghana has inaugurated its first-ever Ecumenical Convention with a call on Christians to deepen unity for a stronger collective impact on national development.
The maiden convention opened with renewed emphasis on strengthening Christian unity from the grassroots to the national level. Held on the theme “Uniting the Body of Christ for Greater Impact,” the gathering brought together denominational leaders and representatives of Local Councils of Churches (LCCs) from across the country.
The convention will feature deliberations, prayer sessions and experience-sharing engagements aimed at revitalising commitment to collaborative Christian witness and social action for Ghana’s transformation.
In his welcome address, Reverend Dr Cyril Fayose, General Secretary of the Christian Council, described the event as a significant milestone in the life of the Church in Ghana, noting that it seeks to move ecumenism beyond rhetoric into “lived fellowship, shared mission, and collective witness.”
He said the LCC initiative was a bold step to make unity more visible at the community level.
“If national unity is to be meaningful, then local unity must be visible. If the Church is to have a louder voice, then that voice must rise from the grassroots,” he said.
Representing former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Mr Fred Oware, a prominent political figure and campaign manager, conveyed his goodwill and support for the convention’s goal of strengthening unity among Christian denominations.
He noted that the various denominations, though distinct, form one unified body—just as different organs make up the human body.
Oware added that although the former Vice-President is a Muslim, “he has always expressed a belief in a common humanity. He makes no distinction whatsoever about the religious sects. And he treats all the same.”
He commended the convention as “a good decision to bring all Christian denominations under one — not one institution, but one vocation.”