21. Февраля 08
WCC central committee: Making a difference together
The World Council of Churches (WCC) central committee closed its 13-20 February meeting after having chosen the venue for the 2011 International Ecumenical Peace Convocation, achieved progress towards a broader WCC Assembly, welcomed new member churches, appointed a search committee for a new general secretary and celebrated the Council's 60th anniversary. The WCC main governing body also put its stamp on a number of public statements, policy...
20. Февраля 08
Search committee for a new WCC general secretary begins its work
Presided by an African woman, with a membership that includes three youth, eight women, four Orthodox and a strong representation from the South, the search committee for a new World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary has already begun to work.
20. Февраля 08
WCC statements address climate change, other topics
The World Council of Churches central committee issued a reminder on the pressing issue of climate change this week, urging member churches and others to "Be stewards of God's creation".
20. Февраля 08
"We hope to contribute to the progress of the ecumenical movement"
Interview with Rev. Assir Pereira, president of the Presbyterian Independent Church of Brazil, about his church newly joining the World Council of Churches. Rev. Pereira attended the WCC Central Committee meeting, held in Geneva from 13 to 20 February.
20. Февраля 08
Three statements pay attention to elections
Election issues fresh from the headlines formed the focus for three public statements adopted by the World Council of Churches central committee on Tuesday 19 February in Geneva: one each on Kenya and Pakistan, and one on the larger picture of democratic electoral processes.
19. Февраля 08
HIV/AIDS: "We can't be silent"
Dr Ezra Chitando grew up in Zimbabwe surrounded by the devastating reality of HIV/AIDS. Now he is trying to change the future for others by training clergy throughout Africa about the role of the church in engaging this disease.
19. Февраля 08
Church statements should have roots in scripture
Rev. Kjell Magne Bondevik, former prime minister of Norway and now moderator of the World Council of Churches' Commission of the Churches on International Affairs (CCIA), wants to see the WCC's public statements carry a distinctly religious tone.
18. Февраля 08
WCC appoints search committee for new general secretary
The World Council of Churches central committee has approved the appointment of a search committee for a new general secretary. It is expected that the election of a new general secretary will come at the next central committee meeting in September 2009.
18. Февраля 08
Welcoming the Lao Evangelical Church
Early in these Central Committee meetings (13-20 February), Central Committee members officially welcomed the Lao Evangelical Church into full fellowship as one of the newest member churches of the WCC. In an interview, the president of that body shared about his church - the first from Laos to join the WCC.
18. Февраля 08
Service celebrates WCC's 60th anniversary
Gathered in a church dating from the 12th century, the World Council of Churches seemed like a relative youngster as it celebrated its 60th anniversary Sunday 17 February. But His All Holiness Bartholomew I, Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, reminded the near-capacity congregation at Geneva's St. Pierre Cathedral that the WCC has accomplished much in its six decades.
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