WCC general secretary nominated as presiding bishop for Bishops’ Conference of the Church of Norway
The Bishops' Conference of the Church of Norway has nominated World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit as its new presiding bishop.
Youth leaders: “We will stop at nothing” to end HIV and violence
Young people in Uganda are on fire for change that will free the world from both HIV and sexual and gender-based violence. Spreading sparks of knowledge and enthusiasm, they have been visiting schools to inform and inspire even more young people.
Southern African theologians craft advocacy tools for women’s health, equality
With both creativity and dedication, a group of diverse theologians from across southern Africa have developed tools that will strengthen advocacy for women’s sexual and reproductive health.
Events
13 - 20 October 2019 Churches’ Week of Action on Food 2019
22 October 2019 ”Healthy Diets for a #ZeroHunger World”
28 October - 01 November 2019 Meeting of the WCC Commission on Education and Ecumenical Formation
18 - 24 March 2020 Central Committee meeting