Hospitality, generosity “much-needed qualities” in search for Christian unity
In a reflection in the Ecumenical Centre Chapel in Geneva on 20 January, WCC programme executive for the Faith and Order Commission Dr Ani Ghazaryan Drissi offered a reflection on how important it is that, in difficult times, churches welcome people who have no place to go.
WCC condemns killing of Nigerian Christian Brethren leader
Upon hearing news that Church of the Brethren leader Lawan Andimi was executed by Boko Haram on 20 January, World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit condemned the brutal act of violence and expressed his sincere condolences to Rev. Andimi's family, community and church.
Middle East Council of Churches releases statement on fate of kidnapped bishops
The Middle East Council of Churches issued a statement related to the case and fate of two Archbishops, Boulos Yaziji and Mor Gregorius Youhanna Ibrahim, who were kidnapped on 22 April 2013.
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