News in brief Global ecumenical organizations plead for life, dignity and democracy in Zimbabwe
Five global ecumenical organizations have called for an effective protection of the right to life, dignity and democracy of the people of Zimbabwe and criticized the stance of the Southern African Development Community on the political deadlock in the country.
The "G20" is not enough, says WCC
As many of those "responsible for the current financial meltdown" meet "behind closed doors in Washington, D.C." to discuss the future of the global economy, the World Council of Churches (WCC) has challenged the legitimacy of the so-called "G20" group of nations and called for broader participation. The international financial architecture needs "a paradigm shift," says the WCC.
12. Ноября 08
Churches can't be silent on D.R. Congo humanitarian catastrophe
"It is impossible to preach God's love in Jesus Christ while being silent about the effects of such a grave humanitarian catastrophe," a group of church leaders told D.R. Congo President Joseph Kabila in Kinshasa yesterday.
28. Октября 08
Indigenous theologians vow to continue dialogue on visions for church and society
In a recent consultation in the Philippines, indigenous theologians and representatives from various continents have vowed to strengthen their solidarity in continuing a dialogue with each other and with the World Council of Churches (WCC) in envisioning a more inclusive church and society.
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
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.
Mission event in 2012 to substitute for world mission conference
The Commission on World Mission and Evangelism (CWME) of the World Council of Churches (WCC) agreed to hold a mission event involving some 200 participants in mid-2012, in advance of the WCC 10th assembly to take place the following year.
10. Октября 08
Mental health is a community issue
Communities have an important role to play when it comes to mental disorders. This was the unanimous view of experts who spoke at Geneva's Ecumenical Centre on Mental Health Day.
2. Октября 08
Cultures and religions for all ages
Under the title "Cultures and religions for all ages" around 150 persons gathered yesterday at the Ecumenical Centre in Geneva to celebrate the UN International Day of Older Persons.
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