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They had meetings and dialogue on WCC governance; the WCC Commission of the Churches on Faith and Order; on WCC programmes that combat racism, discrimination, and xenophobia; and on advancing human rights.
Rowe said his visit to the WCC was a heartening reminder of the global community of hope in the risen Christ. “This unity enables us to walk in solidarity with courage and resilience in these troubling times, and to make a more effective witness for the Gospel as Christ's disciples,” he said.
Eaton said it was a privilege for him to be a part of the first visit to the WCC of the presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church in many years.
“In a season of such difficulty, division, and conflict in our world, the ecumenical vocation is, perhaps, more important than ever, and the collaboration of the churches, which the WCC makes possible in so many ways, can be a sign of hope to the world,” he said. "By his visit, our primate has indicated his commitment to the ecumenical work of the church and of the WCC.”
Easton also expressed deep gratitude to the staff of the WCC and other companion organisations for the time that they gave show how The Episcopal Church and the WCC may deepen their relationship and collaboration. “I look forward to this work, and am deeply encouraged by all that the WCC is doing to deepen the faith of Christians, encourage our collaboration in shared ministries, and keep us on the road to that time when we may share together not in just common work but in a common Eucharistic fellowship.”
