Churches join hands for solidarity, human rights and dignity
Europe is again faced with a rise in migrants and refugees seeking a better life with some similar signs to the crisis that peaked five years ago during a mass movement triggered by the Syrian War and extreme hardships in other countries.
WCC celebrates five years of partnership with UNICEF
Five years ago, on 18 September, the World Council of Churches (WCC) and UNICEF signed a partnership that created a network of over 1,500 influential supporters and over 100 practical tools and strategies to strengthen the work for children.
Webinar explores far-ranging effects of COVID-19 and desperate need of pastoral care
During a webinar on the many effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Church of Norway fielded reflections from pastors and church leaders in diverse corners of the world. The presentation is part of a new webinar series, produced by Rev. Dr Einar Tjelle, on the local and global realities of COVID-19. Tjelle is head of Ecumenism & Interfaith Dialogue for the Church of Norway and the Council on Ecumenical &International Relations.
Events
19 August - 02 October 2020 GEM School 2020: Ecumenical School on Governance, Economics and Management for an Economy of Life (now online)
01 September - 04 October 2020 Season of Creation
13 - 21 September 2020 World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel
09 - 13 November 2020 Executive Committee meeting (by video conference)
18 - 25 January 2021 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
02 - 05 June 2021 Teaching Ecumenism – International Conference
23 - 29 June 2021 Central Committee meeting