The World Conference of Associations of Theological Institutions (WOCATI) holds its fourth world congress from 30 May to 7 June in Thessaloniki, Greece. The world forum of associations and accrediting organizations of theological schools from all over the world will discuss key issues of the future of ecumenical theological education in the 21st century under the theme "Theological education - A radical appraisal".

Through a week of advocacy and action for a just peace in Palestine and Israel, WCC member churches and related organizations will contribute to a common international witness for peace in early June 2008.

Preserving the world’s water resources and securing access to water for all is one of the greatest challenges of the 21st century. In 2008, the Ecumenical Water Network (EWN) will therefore bring together about 20 young people from all over the world in the first EWN Summer School on Water.

The consultation is part of a WCC study project on Poverty, wealth and ecological debt. It continues a process which was started at the WCC 8th Assembly in Harare in 1998 and became known as Alternative Globalization Addressing People and Earth (AGAPE) since the 9th Assembly in Porto Alegre. Today, the issue of socio-economic justice is no less pressing.