A movement for spiritual understanding and unity among Christians and their churches. The term also is extended to apply to efforts toward greater understanding and cooperation between Christians and members of other faiths. Found on http://archstl.org/becomingcatholic/page/catholic-glossary
Refers to efforts to break down traditional divisions within the Christian religion, eg between Anglicans, Roman Catholics and Nonconformists. Found on http://www.movinghere.org.uk/help/glossary.htm
worldwide. As applied to religion, the word’s current use to mean cooperation among religious groups began with a 20th century movement promoting the idea of an inter-confessional Christian unity. Now an `ecumenical” group cooperating on some matter of general social benefit might include representatives from non-Christian religions. Found on https://www.dailywritingtips.com/30-religious-terms-you-should-know/