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The World Council of Churches (WCC) together with the South African Permanent Mission to the United Nations is to hold a service in memory of Nelson Mandela, celebrating life and works of this anti-apartheid activist, Nobel peace laureate and South Africa’s first black president. The service on 16 December will pay tribute to Mandela through readings, reflections, music and prayers.
Date: Monday, 16 December, 10:00 - 11:00
Location: The Ecumenical Centre
150 Route de Ferney
Grand-Saconnex
(free parking available)
Download tentative order of service
Speakers will include:
- Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit, WCC general secretary
- Abdul Samad Minty, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Geneva
Read full text of the WCC general secretary's tribute to Nelson Mandela
