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LevelFile
Finding Number (Click this to view full catalogue structure)CMS/G/O 17
TitleChristian International Service (CIS)
Extent1 file
Date1943-1948
DescriptionA small file of minutes, correspondence and papers including CIS Bulletin, numbers 41 and 44, 1946.

CIS was an oecumenical group aimed at helping 'men and women train for Christian service in relief and reconstruction in Europe and elsewhere' it worked to assist the British Council of Churches 'in creating an informed public opinion upon international relationships; to overcome bitterness and hatred; and to re-establish true fellowship between Christians of all countries' (source: draft constitution 1945). Rev M. A. C. Warren served as acting chairman (1944-1945) later vice-chairman (1945-1946).
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