Central Committee (30 August - 6 September 2006)
The central committee serves as the main decision-making body of the WCC between assemblies. This is the first meeting of the new committee, elected last February at the 9th Assembly in Porto Alegre, Brazil. It will decide on programme plans and a renewed organizational structure, and will appoint a series of advisory bodies.
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Highlights
Laos and Brazil churches enter process for WCC membership
Towards the end of its meeting, two applications for admission into the WCC fellowship were received by the central committee according to new rules adopted at the WCC's 9th Assembly in Brazil. The...
[more]Reflections on a new ecumenical epoch
A stimulating and accessible discussion of contemporary ecumenical challenges was offered to central committee members on Monday 4 September.
[more]"Stay together, pray together and pay together!" Central committee adopts finance report
The continued financial stabilization of the Council was confirmed today as central committee approved its regular financial report and adopted a new budget for the WCC's reorganized programmatic...
[more]Bishop Koppe honoured by WCC leader
Retiring German church leader Bishop Rolf Koppe was honoured by central committee today as he completes a career of ecumenical service which began in 1969.
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