National Workshop on Christian Unity Equipping Church Leaders in the Quest for Christian Unity Sponsored by the National Ecumenical Officers Association
The NWCU Opening Worship Service was held at St. Mary's Basilica in Downtown Phoenix. Leading the worship service were religious leaders from the local community: the Rev. Dr. Ken Moe (Presbyterian), Bishop Thomas Olmsted (Catholic-Phoenix), Metropolitan Gerasimos (Greek Orthodox), Bishop Minerva Carcaņo (United Methodist), the Rev. Dr. Dennis Williams (Disciples of Christ), the Rev. Dr. Jan DeVries, (Presbyterian Synod of the Southwest), Bishop Gerald Kicanas (Catholic - Tucson)and the Rev. Dr. John Dorhauer (United Church of Christ).
The sermon was delivered by the Rev. Dr. Clifton Kirkpatrick, President of the World Alliance of Reformed (WARC). Prior to his retirement in 2008, Dr. Kirkpatrick served as the Stated Clerk of the Presbyterian Church (USA). The service included several anthem by Choirs and Musical Performers from the Phoenix area
