World Council of Churches

Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay — Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, the general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC).

Interview

Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay: “I believe God calls us to serve God’s purpose in the world”

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A worshipper lights candles in St. Paul's Melkite Greek Catholic Church in Damascus, Syria.

News

Churches reach out with care and prayers in wake of powerful earthquake in Turkey and Syria

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In 2022, the Conference of Parties (COP27) gather global leaders and civil society in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. WCC is present through various church representatives advocating for Climate Justice.

News

Forum will explore ethical perspectives on COP27 to forge path toward COP28

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Metropolitan John Zizioulas of Pergamon — Elder Metropolitan John Zizioulas of Pergamon in 1993.

News

WCC mourns loss of Elder Metropolitan John Zizioulas of Pergamon

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Woman praying in a church — A woman worships in a Catholic Mass in Yambio, South Sudan.

Feature story

South Sudan church leaders outline expectations ahead of “ecumenical pilgrimage of peace”

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World Council of Churches

Inspiring the worldwide fellowship of churches to work together for unity, justice and peace.

Unity

Discover what we do for:

Mission Spirituality Ecumenical relations Education Youth engagement

Justice

Discover what we do for:

Social Justice Economic justice Care for Creation Gender justice Health

Peace

Discover what we do for:

Peacebuilding International affairs Migration Disarmament Interfaith dialogue

Leading By Example

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: 18-25 January 2023

With more than 100 years of history, this annual observance involves Christian communities throughout the world.

News

News

Churches reach out with care and prayers in wake of powerful earthquake in Turkey and Syria

06 February 2023
News

Forum will explore ethical perspectives on COP27 to forge path toward COP28

06 February 2023
News

WCC mourns loss of Elder Metropolitan John Zizioulas of Pergamon

03 February 2023

Events

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In 2022, the Conference of Parties (COP27) gather global leaders and civil society in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. WCC is present through various church representatives advocating for Climate Justice.

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© Valter Hugo Muniz/WCC

Event

Ethical Perspectives on COP27 & Looking Forward Towards COP28

09 February 2023
Ecumenical Centre & online
Event

Executive Committee meeting (online)

22 - 26 May 2023

Online meeting

Event

Executive Committee meeting

19 - 20 June 2023

Geneva, Switzerland

Event

Central Committee meeting

21 - 27 June 2023

Geneva, Switzerland

The Ecumenical Prayer Cycle

Prayer is at the very heart of the ecumenical movement. Jesus prayed that we – his followers – may all be one. When we pray with and for one another, we can feel God’s gift of unity.

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Prayer

Andorra, Italy, Malta, Portugal, San Marino, Spain, Vatican City

04 - 11 February 2023

Latest resources

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Anna Karin Hammar, Uppsala, September 2018

COVID-19 Resources

WCC resources on the COVID-19 pandemic

Green village, Geneva, Switzerland

Green Village - Go further, go together

A unique project in Geneva's international district