World Council of Churches

A worldwide fellowship of churches seeking unity, a common witness and Christian service

Alliances with churches strategically important to the UN

Working in alliance with churches is strategically important, said a UN representative at the recent assembly of the Latin American Council of Churches.

Buddhist-Christian encounter to explore new mode of dialogue

An upcoming WCC consultation in Bangkok will attempt a distinctive mode of inter-religious dialogue.

Concern and solidarity for Bangladesh

The WCC general secretary has expressed solidarity with Bangladesh, and concern over recent tragedies in the country, including the loss of over a thousand lives in a garment factory accident near Dhaka, as well as increasing attacks against religious minorities.