[ John 17:21 ]
A powerful exchange of overdue love letters set to heal the wounded Body of Christ.
The world is sadly full of division and disagreement. Scripture reminds all Christians of both the duty and the beauty of pursuing unity in order to display the undivided nature of God, so that the world would know that He sent His Son, Jesus. As His followers, we need each other now more than ever. This is the heart of the Dear Unity vision; that oneness in the Church would flow afresh from a new yearning of the Spirit within those who resolve to glorify the Father together, side by side.
Dear Unity is a movement centred on fostering experiences and expressions of love between brothers and sisters in the Body of Christ. It is a chain reaction of ecumenical honor starting with influential figures within the global Church, designed to involve everyone from the leaders to the layperson. Let’s move as one beyond any past walls of division to embrace what unites us at our core.
[ Psalms 133:1-3 ]
The Dear Unity book is coming soon! Showcasing the rich diversity of almost thirty global church leaders from a range of Christian backgrounds, the book will be a powerful compilation of personal reflections, teachings, backstories and cross-denominational letters set to bring a whole new perspective on the way we view our fellow believers.
"One of the main tasks of theology is to find words that do not divide but unite, that do not create conflict but unity, that do not hurt but heal." - Henri Nouwen
This book is destined to set in motion a culture of honor within the Church that we hope will become an unstoppable force for times ahead. Perspectives will be broadened and hearts softened as each story within the pages of Dear Unity serves to animate our understanding of God's vision for Christian unity and empowers us to put this into practice within our every day.
Unity Meals are powerful acts of radical hospitality. Just as Jesus modelled to us in Scripture, remarkable things happen when Christians put aside their differences and join each other around the dinner table for a shared experience. Let’s make a habit of dining together and giving thanks, under the blessing of one roof.
"Jesus' mission was to seek and save the lost and His method was to eat and drink with people. Jesus saved people one meal at a time!" - John Mark Comer
Future Unity Meals will take place in cities across the globe, hosted in family homes under an umbrella of love, creating opportunities for greater listening, learning and celebration. Premiering on Pentecost Sunday, watch the first Unity Meal in action, hosted in Sydney Australia at the home of Philip and Jennie Ryall.
Prepare for Unity Post to become the place where you can write and share your own letter of blessing to fellow Christians. Whether it be a message of appreciation, an apology, a prayer or a reflection, you will soon be able to submit your own writing and participate in a heartfelt exchange for all the world to receive.
"You yourselves are our letter… written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tables of human hearts." 2 Cor 3:2-3
Unity Post will provide a digital platform for inspiration and demonstration, allowing people far and wide to read from a growing library of letters and witness a tapestry of love and mutual respect being woven together in the spirit of Christian unity. Stay tuned by signing up to join the movement.
Dear Unity launched the inaugural Unity Meal during the week of Christian Unity in January, 2024. The event was attended by Australian church leaders from various Christian backgrounds, from Greek Orthodox to the Salvation Army, with special guests including Dr Heidi Baker, Darlene Zscech and Former PM Scott Morrison.
"Dear Philip, the idea of a unity supper is an inspired one. May the Holy Spirit use it for our 'Dear Unity!'" - Fr Raniero Cardinal Cantalamessa
We dined together, worshipped together and prayed together, highlighting our common commitment to following the way of Jesus Christ. Don’t just take our word for it - learn about the significance of Christian unity from a diverse range of local voices by listening to their short interviews below.
Philip Ryall is an Australian Christian entrepreneur, husband, father, and the curator of Dear Unity. From his youngest years as a committed Catholic, Phil developed a passionate conviction to build bridges of affectionate unity between the many expressions of the Christian faith. Phil’s heart today is deeply attuned to collaborative ecumenism, believing that the world is transformed when we make bold gestures of love towards each other for the sake of unity and embrace the beauty of our reconciled diversity as members of the one Body of Christ.
"Our search for unity together is in fact a search for Jesus hidden within our fellow believer. If we find him there, we will find family and come to recognise that my Father is their Father too!" - Philip Ryall
Phil upholds numerous business, leadership, training and pastoral roles and, together with his wife Jennie, serve to build up the vibrancy of the Church by means of the grace of the Holy Spirit. Inspired by the early mission trips of their two sons to the Philippines, Phil and Jennie have purchased land and established a Mission Foundation in the most impoverished region of Manila where they plan to begin an entrepreneurial college to build up the Godly identity and purpose of the talented local Christian youth.
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