WCC extends greetings as Buddhists observe Vesakh
As many Buddhists prepare to observe Vesakh on 29 April - a day commemorating the life and legacy of Gautama Buddha - WCC general secretary Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit extended his greetings to Buddhists across the world.
WCC condemns attacks during violent week
World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit condemned attacks across the world that have occurred during a violent week during which many have lost their lives or lost their loved ones.
Global Christian Forum builds trust between Christian traditions says WCC general secretary
World Council of Churches (WCC) General Secretary, Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit has told participants at the Global Christian Forum’s Third (GCF) Global Gathering in Bogota, Colombia that the GCF is remarkable in building trust among participants and opening ways for new forms of cooperation.
Events
23 April - 02 May 2018 “The blood flows and the rivers run dry”: a photo exhibition on water justice in Latin America
07 - 10 May 2018 European Christian Internet Conference
13 - 20 May 2018 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
10 June 2018 Global Day of Prayer to End Famine
15 - 21 June 2018 Central Committee meeting
21 June 2018 Pope Francis to visit the World Council of Churches
02 - 13 July 2018 Pastoral Challenges in a Multi-cultural and Multi-religious Context