Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
October 21, 2019
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – The National Council of Churches
annual Christian Unity Gathering (CUG) and fall governing board meeting
met in Newport News, Virginia from October 13-16, 2019. This year’s CUG
remembered and lamented the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the
first people from Africa, who were immediately enslaved, with a ceremony
at Point Comfort, the place of arrival. The Very Reverend Constantine
Morales attended the ceremony as the representative of Archbishop
Elpidophoros.
The governing board and convening tables had productive meetings. The
Archdiocese continued its strong participation in the National Council
of Churches, including through the governing board, convening tables,
and committees. The Very Reverend Dr. Anthony Vrame participated in the
Faith and Order Convening Table, Nicholas Anton’s appointment as
co-chair of the ACT Now [to End Racism] Advisory Committee was
confirmed, and Archbishop Elpidophoros was elected chair of the World
Council of Relations Committee of the NCC.