WCC executive committee to convene online, focus on the 11th WCC Assembly 2022 and plans 2021
The World Council of Churches (WCC) executive committee will meet 20-24 July by videoconference to address the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on WCC work in 2020 and 2021, and plans to scale up ecumenical cooperation on overcoming racism.
U.S. veterans work for peace on divided Korean peninsula
Throughout 2020, the World Council of Churches (WCC), together with the National Council of Churches in Korea, has been observing a Global Prayer Campaign,“We Pray, Peace Now, End the War.” As part of the campaign, the WCC is sharing personal stories and interviews that inspire others to work for peace. The story below features the perspective of U.S. war veterans, all of whom are also featured in video interviews.
South African Council of Churches hosts webinar: “Conversation on Annexation with Christians in the Holy Land”
With four panelists and a lively discussion, the South African Council of Churches hosted a webinar entitled “Conversation on Annexation with Christians in the Holy Land” on 2 July.
Events
01 March - 15 August 2020 “A Light of Peace” prayer campaign for peace in Korea
20 - 24 July 2020 Executive Committee meeting (online)
17 - 28 August 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
13 - 18 November 2020 Executive Committee meeting
02 - 05 June 2021 Teaching Ecumenism – International Conference (postponed)
23 - 29 June 2021 Central Committee meeting