15. Сентября 08
"Promised Land" conference brings about "constructive confrontation", new views on Israel-Palestine conflict
A conference on "Promised Land" that aired different theological approaches to this key issue in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has given church leaders and theologians new views to take home to their churches. Some participants said their outlook had been changed by the "constructive confrontation" at the World Council of Churches (WCC) event.
15. Сентября 08
The WCC mourns the death of Prof. Dr Todor Sabev
A pioneer of the ecumenical movement in the Eastern European and Orthodox contexts and a bridge-builder between the East and the West, former WCC deputy general secretary Prof. Dr Todor Sabev, from the Bulgarian Orthodox Church, died on 13 September aged 80.
10. Сентября 08
International conference addresses religious dimensions of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
The need to "re-frame the religious dimensions" of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a key goal of a 4-day international theological conference starting today in the Swiss capital, Bern. The conference involves some 65 theologians and church leaders from all over the world who are focusing on the issue of "Promised Land".
10. Сентября 08
WCC delegation finds deep wounds in South Ossetia, hears healing words in Moscow
The destruction of ethnic Georgian communities in South Ossetia, the deep wounds to local society and war damage to the capital city confronted a delegation from the World Council of Churches on the second half of a 3-7 September pastoral visit to Georgia and Russia. The findings added urgency to concerns raised by government and church officials during a stop in Moscow.
Ecumenical malaise demands new models of work
"New paradigms and models of ecumenical work and engagement" are necessary to counter "a malaise in the ecumenical movement" in Asia, a group of ecumenists from the region stated.
5. Сентября 08
After a 4,000 km detour, ecumenical delegation to reach South Ossetia
A pastoral delegation sent by the World Council of Churches (WCC) to Georgia and Russia has not been able to visit South Ossetia from the Georgian side of the ceasefire line. Unable to make the half-hour drive to Tskhinvali from within Georgia, they are now traveling thousands of kilometers to reach the enclave from the Russian side instead.
Orissa: WCC and LWF ask for end of violence, solidarity
The World Council of Churches (WCC) and the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) have jointly called on the Prime Minister of India requesting his intervention to end the violence in the state of Orissa. The WCC invites its member churches to join a call from Christians in India to hold a Day of Prayer and Fasting for peace and goodwill on Sunday, 7 September.
3. Сентября 08
Hurricanes prompt US churches to pray, work and speak out
As hundreds of thousands of people from the US Gulf Coast have evacuated their homes, fleeing from Hurricane Gustav as they did from Katrina three years ago, US churches keep praying and providing relief. They also denounce underlying social and economic conditions that make for the vulnerability of the region.
3. Сентября 08
WCC delegation visits Georgia and Russia
A pastoral delegation from the World Council of Churches (WCC) is visiting Russia and Georgia from 3 to 7 September. The delegation will listen to WCC member churches in both countries, encourage their efforts for peace and visit people displaced by the recent violence as well as church aid programmes.
2. Сентября 08
An international ecumenical debate on the issue of "promised land"
One challenge for churches addressing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is the fact that it takes place in a land that different religions consider holy. A conference in Bern will discuss the concept of the "Promised Land" and related theological issues with a view to help more churches become advocates for a just peace.
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