WCC joins in solemn commemoration of Holocaust anniversary
The World Council of Churches (WCC) joins in solemn commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi death camp, Auschwitz.
Middle East Council of Churches urges prayer and action for peace
Upon completion of a meeting in Cyprus on 21-22 January, the Executive Committee of the Middle East Council of Churches released a statement by members who came from Cyprus, Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Jordan, and Palestine.
WCC regrets rejection of youth activists’ appeal over climate crisis
As a US federal appeals court ordered dismissal of a lawsuit brought by 21 youth plaintiffs against the federal government over the climate crisis, the World Council of Churches (WCC) reiterated its concern about government failure to address climate change and its impacts on the world that children and young people will inherit.
Events
18 - 25 January 2020 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
30 January 2020 Prayer Pilgrimage for Life and Peace Conference
18 - 24 March 2020 Central Committee meeting
10 - 13 June 2020 Teaching Ecumenism – International Conference
28 June - 18 July 2020 Interreligious Summer School Bossey - Applications open