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grace in abundance orthodox reflections on the way to porto alegre
in january 2005 representatives of the 22 eastern and oriental orthodox churches belonging to the world council of churches wcc gathered on the island of rhodes in greece to prepare for their participation in the ninth assembly of the wcc to be held in february 2006 at porto alegre brazil . theological presentations focused on the theme of the assembly god in your grace transform the world . the program featured prayer meditation and visits to monasteries and local christian communities . grace in abundance is the report of that gathering reflecting its review of recent discussions on the participation of member churches in the wcc proposals for a new approach to decision making at the ninth assembly as well as a call for spiritual transformation of the modern world .