WCC remembers Orthodox theologian, teacher who exemplified faithfulness to tradition, commitment to dialogue
Protopresbyter Boris Bobrinskoy, one of the best-known Orthodox theologians in France and a former member of the World Council of Churches (WCC) Faith and Order Commission, passed away in Paris last week at the age of 95. He was highly respected for the contributions he made to ecumenical dialogues and academic institutions over many decades. In a tribute published in its website, the WCC celebrated Bobrinskoy’s “long and impressive ecumenical pilgrimage.”
More churches exploring mission responsibility through investment
Churches across the globe are exploring how their investments can be an instrument of mission and advance goals of racial, economic and ecological justice.
Ecumenical International Youth Day makes global connections to improve mental health
From warm greetings, to music and dancing, to practical tips, a World Council of Churches (WCC) Ecumenical International Youth Day on 12 August drew young people from across the world for a virtual gathering that explored the theme of mental health, and how churches can support young people in this area of their lives.
Events
01 March - 15 August 2020 “A Light of Peace” prayer campaign for peace in Korea
28 July - 18 August 2020 Webinar series: Churches on the road to an economy of life and ecological justice
19 August - 02 October 2020 GEM School 2020: Ecumenical School on Governance, Economics and Management for an Economy of Life (now online)
13 - 21 September 2020 World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel
17 September 2020 Diakonia as game changer? Leadership of Service in Times of Crisis, Complexity and Transformation (online conference)
09 - 13 November 2020 Executive Committee meeting (by video conference)