In 2008, the members of the World Council of Churches celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of their pledge: "We intend to stay together." Since its foundation in 1948, the WCC has been the churches' primary instrument to promote the search for Christian unity and to foster common witness and service. Today it has a worldwide fellowship of 349 member churches.

Ecumenical celebration marks WCC 60th anniversary

A festive ecumenical celebration presided by the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I took place at Geneva's St. Pierre Cathedral on Sunday, 17 February, 2008, to mark the 60th anniversary of the World Council of Churches (WCC). Read more...

Pictures and stories

Find out how the churches have made a difference together during the last sixty years: visit our photo gallery and read a feature story by Sara Speicher.  

Essay contest

The WCC invites students of theology and young theologians to submit essays on the theme Making a Difference Together - Prospects for Ecumenism in the 21st Century. Read more...

Resources

Download the anniversary banner (for your website or for printing) and use it to show your commitment to the ecumenical movement.

Resources for common prayer, bible study and reflection on the anniversary that where used during the WCC central committee meeting in Frebruary are now also at your disposal.