Central committee 2006 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 two churches are the Lao Evangelical Church, and the Independent Presbyterian Church of Brazil.
5. September 06
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.
"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 activity.
4. September 06
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.
4. September 06
Ecumenical Institute hosts central committee
Members of central committee were able to visit the WCC's Ecumenical Institute at Bossey, just outside Geneva, on Sunday 3 September, and to learn more about the work of this unique establishment.
2. September 06
Sights and sounds from the 9th Assembly now online
Take a look at a 5-minute video about last February's 9th Assembly in Brazil, now featured on the WCC website - it's ready for downloading!
2. September 06
Public issues and more...
Seven issues so far identified as requiring public actions by the 2006 Central Committee meeting are just trade, HIV and AIDS, situations in Sri Lanka, the Philippines, Lebanon, Kosovo, and the plight of children in conflicts, with a focus on northern Uganda.
1. September 06
Decisions to be taken early next week
After having spent Saturday and Sunday deliberating in smaller groups, central committee delegates will be required, as of Monday, to take a number of strategic decisions affecting the work of the WCC over the next seven years.
31. August 06
Children are the first victims
The resolution of the Middle East crisis will be achieved through addressing the root causes of injustice, not through violence or by attacking children.
30. August 06
Those against, raise your chairs!
"Raise your chairs," was the Rev. Dr Walter Altmann's solution to the absence of indicator cards during opening actions of the World Council of Churches Central Committee meeting in Geneva on August 30.
