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.
500 million Christians urge G20 to fix broken economic architecture
Four global organizations representing some 500 million Christians have written an urgent letter to G20 leaders, calling for them to leave behind the current broken financial architecture and promote a truly just and sustainable recovery.
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 - 18 November 2020 Executive Committee meeting
02 - 05 June 2021 Teaching Ecumenism – International Conference (postponed)
23 - 29 June 2021 Central Committee meeting
26 July - 14 August 2021 Interreligious Summer School Bossey