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Dr. Sly came to a four-year term as President of UCMS (1964-1968) after serving over 30 years in various positions within the UCMS.\u00a0 He was committed to developing a theology of mission grounded in the ecumenical movement of the time, as well as a strategy to operationally implement that theology.\u00a0 Dr. Sly was an instrumental presence of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the work of the newly-formed World Council of Churches.\u00a0 He worked with national churches in Congo and elsewhere toward church autonomy.\u00a0 He began, with Alford Carleton of the United Church of Christ, the process of partnership that would lead to the establishment of the Common Global Ministries Board.<\/p>\n

Gifts to the Dr. Vigil A. Sly Global Ministries Fund<\/strong><\/em> may be given online or by check sent to:<\/p>\n

DOM\/Global Ministries
P.O. Box 1986
Indianapolis, IN\u00a0 46206<\/p>\n

Whether giving by check or online, please include the designation Dr. Vigil A. Sly Global Ministries Fund <\/strong><\/em>on the check memo line, or in the Comments box if giving online<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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