Puerto Rico Council of Churches (CIPR)

Concilio de Iglesias de Puerto Rico

The Puerto Rico Council of Churches (Consejo de Iglesias de Puerto Rico, CIPR) is an ecumenical body that brings together several Protestant denominations on the island — including Baptist, Disciples of Christ, Methodist, Presbyterian, United Evangelical, and Church of the Brethren — to foster Christian unity and common social witness. The Council was founded in 2002 and is deeply committed to serving Puerto Rican society through the Gospel and joint action. Its theological foundation rests on a shared belief in Jesus Christ as Lord, and on a vision of the church that transcends denominational divides, promoting cooperation rather than competition. The CIPR is also part of the global ecumenical movement through its affiliation with the World Council of Churches. In Puerto Rico, the Council has historically taken public stands on issues of social justice, advocating for human rights, economic equity, and solidarity with the most vulnerable — especially in times of crisis. As a collective body, the CIPR represents a powerful voice for peace and Christian service, uniting diverse Protestant traditions in a shared mission to contribute to the well‑being of their communities.

Consejo de Iglesias de Puerto Rico (CIPR)

El Consejo de Iglesias de Puerto Rico (CIPR) es un organismo ecuménico que agrupa a varias denominaciones protestantes de la isla —como bautistas, Discípulos de Cristo, metodistas, presbiterianos, evangélicos unidos y la Iglesia de los Hermanos— para promover la unidad cristiana y un testimonio social común. El Consejo fue fundado en 2002 y está comprometido con servir a la sociedad puertorriqueña a través del Evangelio y la acción conjunta. Su base teológica se apoya en la creencia compartida en Jesucristo como Señor y en una visión de la iglesia que trasciende divisiones denominacionales, apostando por la cooperación en lugar de la competencia. El CIPR forma parte del movimiento ecuménico mundial mediante su afiliación al Consejo Mundial de Iglesias. En Puerto Rico, el Consejo ha asumido históricamente posiciones públicas sobre temas de justicia social, defendiendo los derechos humanos, la equidad económica y la solidaridad con las personas más vulnerables, especialmente en tiempos de crisis. Como cuerpo colectivo, el CIPR representa una voz potente para la paz y el servicio cristiano, uniendo distintas tradiciones protestantes en una misión compartida para contribuir al bienestar de sus comunidades.

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