21. Октября 08
Anti-Christian violence in Orissa reverberates at CNI Synod
The Church of North India (CNI), which is currently going through the hardest times in its history, with many church members suffering persecution, has demonstrated its unity at its 17-21 October synod meeting in Pathankot, Punjab state.
Neoliberalism in retreat says ecumenical consultation
There is a "gradual retreat of neoliberalism" in the region, according to participants in a Latin America and Caribbean ecumenical consultation to examine the links between poverty, wealth and ecology.
Living in community: the goal of Christian-Muslim dialogue
"Living together in community must take the centre stage of Christian-Muslim dialogue," said Catholicos Aram I at the opening of an 18-20 October ecumenical consultation aimed at developing a common Christian theological understanding of dialogue with Islam.
20. Октября 08
"Christianity is part of our national heritage" Indian prime minister tells Kobia
Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh observed that "Christianity is part of our national heritage" when Rev. Dr Samuel Kobia, general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC), called on him on 18 October at his residence in New Delhi.
17. Октября 08
Hugh McCullum, ecumenical writer and activist
The World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Dr Samuel Kobia has expressed deep sadness at the passing away of Canadian writer and activist Hugh McCullum, who died on 16 October, aged 76.
16. Октября 08
Religious extremism "one of the greatest threats," says Kobia
The World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Dr Samuel Kobia has said that "one of the greatest problems facing the world today is religious extremism."
Iraqi Christians need action, prayers and solidarity, WCC says
The World Council of Churches (WCC) has called on the UN and the Iraqi government "to quell the violence" targeted to Christians in Iraq and has urged its member churches and partners worldwide to "pray for peace and reconciliation" in the country.
16. Октября 08
Korean Presbyterians move from the receiving to the sending end of mission
Churches in Korea who used to be at the "receiving end" of mission efforts are being transformed to become a "missioning" or sending church, according to representatives of the Presbyterian Church of Korea (PCK) who met with WCC general secretary Rev. Dr Samuel Kobia in Geneva, Switzerland on 14 October.
16. Октября 08
Indigenous theologians to suggest visions for church and society
The Philippines - a country where approximately a tenth of the population is indigenous and lives in isolated areas where access to basic services and opportunities for economic growth is lacking even as natural resources abound - will be the meeting place for some 30 indigenous theologians from the Americas, Europe, Australia and Asia.
16. Октября 08
WCC urges international institutions and governments to uphold the right to food
As "the global food crisis continues to unfold and impact on the most vulnerable in our societies," the World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Dr Samuel Kobia has called on international institutions and governments to move into swift action.
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