Central committee, February 2022

The World Council of Churches (WCC) central committee will convene via video conference from 9-15 February to prepare for the 11th WCC Assembly, taking place in August-September in Karlsruhe, Germany under the theme “Christ’s love moves the world to reconciliation and unity.” The WCC governing body will also address business matters and strengthen the WCC fellowship through sharing and prayer.

The central committee agenda includes matters related to the assembly—a report from the Assembly Planning Committee, assembly nominations, the draft unity statement and documents intended for use at the assembly. The central committee may also consider different scenarios for the assembly in the context of the pandemic. The Working Group on Constitution and Rules will present its work for consideration, and the central committee will also act on WCC membership applications from two churches.

Framework Agenda - Central Committee 2022

Street in Karlsruhe, Germany. — Karlsruhe, Germany, September 2019.

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Pilgrims on the Path of Peace

The Journey of the WCC from Busan to Karlsruhe (Illustrated)

This report, received by the WCC central committee in February 2022, is the accountability report of the central committee to the WCC 11th Assembly, describing and offering an assessment of the activities of the WCC, since the 10th Assembly, in Busan, Republic of Korea, in late 2013.

This illustrated version is a narrative of a fellowship of churches committed to moving together on a Pilgrimage of Justice and Peace, conveying something of the energy, excitement, ambition, and initiative that have marked the WCC’s journey since Busan. It aims to assist assembly delegates to understand the council’s journey in this period and help them actively participate in the assembly, and to share the ecumenical vision reflected in the WCC’s activities with member churches, partners, and the wider fellowship.

This report is available in English, Spanish, French, and German.

24 August 2022