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Bossey research fellow reflects on economic and ecological justice

Max Weber, a student at the World Council of Churches (WCC) Ecumenical Institute at Bossey, is currently completing a WCC research fellowship. He took time to reflect on his recent attendance at the World Social Forum 2024 in Kathmandu, Nepal, as well as his studies related to economic and ecological justice.

Advocacy and prophetic witness for metanoia

The Kanak concept of “Do Kamo: the authentic human in a permanent becoming”, emphasizes that true human nature is not a fixed state—not something one is born with, but rather an ongoing process of maturation. This is a metaphor for personal growth and transformation, as individuals let go of their past selves and embrace their true identities. This transformation symbolizes shedding our primitive natures and embracing the qualities and potentials of a Do Kamo.

Los miembros de las comisiones del CMI debaten sobre los efectos de las tendencias políticas actuales

Personas de distintos lugares del mundo que participan en la labor de tres comisiones fundamentales del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) han deliberado sobre las tendencias geopolíticas actuales a nivel mundial y los efectos de estas tanto sobre sus respectivas actividades como sobre las iglesias miembros.

La mesa redonda, encabezada por la Comisión de las Iglesias para Asuntos Internacionales, fue moderada por el Dr. Mathews George Chunakara, secretario general de la Conferencia Cristiana de Asia.

Un panel mundial pone de relieve los retos de las iglesias en el ámbito de la salud y la sanación

“El medio ambiente no nos da; nosotros aportamos al medio ambiente”, dijo el Rev. Dr. Stavros Kofinas, coordinador de la Red del Patriarcado Ecuménico para la Pastoral de la Salud. Kofinas y el nuevo moderador de la Comisión de las Iglesias para la Salud y la Sanación del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI), quien habló el 5 de marzo, durante un debate de tres comisiones del CMI.

Una mesa redonda aborda cómo las iglesias pueden responder a la emergencia climática con fe y esperanza

Durante una mesa redonda celebrada en la reunión de tres comisiones del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) el 5 de marzo, los ponentes analizaron el tema de la “Emergencia climática: las iglesias responden con fe y esperanza”. La mesa redonda fue moderada por el arzobispo Julio Murray Thompson, quien también modera la Comisión sobre Justicia Climática y Desarrollo Sostenible, organizadora del evento.

Churches' challenges in health and healing work highlighted by global panel

The environment doesn't give to us; we provide to the environment, said Rev. Dr Stavros Kofinas, coordinator of the Network of the Ecumenical Patriarchate for Pastoral Health Care. Kofinas, the new moderator of the World Council of Churches (WCC) Commission on Health and Healing, spoke on 5 March, during a discussion by three WCC commissions.

Climate emergency panel addresses how churches can respond with faith and hope

During a panel discussion at the meeting of three World Council of Churches (WCC) commissions on 5 March, speakers explored the theme Climate emergency—churches responding in faith and hope.” The panel was moderated by Archbishop Rev. Julio Murray Thompson, who also moderates the Commission on Climate Justice and Sustainable Development, which organized the panel.

Tres comisiones del CMI se reúnen para afrontar los nuevos desafíos mundiales

Tres comisiones del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) —la Comisión de las Iglesias para Asuntos Internacionales, la Comisión de las Iglesias para la Salud y la Sanación y la Comisión sobre Justicia Climática y Desarrollo Sostenible— celebrarán una reunión conjunta del 5 al 8 de marzo en Ginebra para explorar el tema “Fe, testimonio eficaz y diaconía en el siglo XXI”.

WCC commission members debate impact of current political trends

People from around the world involved in the work of three critical World Council of Churches (WCC) commissions have discussed global geopolitical trends impacting their activities and church members. The panel, led by the Commission of the Churches on International Affairs, was moderated by Dr Mathews George Chunakara, general secretary of the Christian Conference of Asia.

Three WCC commissions meet to confront emerging global challenges

Three World Council of Churches (WCC) commissions—the Commission of the Churches on International Affairs, Commission on Health and Healing, and Commission on Climate Justice and Sustainable Development—are jointly meeting from 5-8 March in Geneva to explore the theme "Faith and Effective Witness and Diakonia in the 21st Century.”

Waterfall of Solidarity and Resistance

sharing the stories

The Waterfall of Solidarity and Resistance is a tapestry of over 180 cloth panels, all conveying stories of pain, resistance and hope in efforts to overcome sexual and gender-based violence.  The World Council of Churches invited individuals and groups to contribute panels as part of the Thursdays in Black global movement, and the resulting tapestry was launched at the WCC’s 11th Assembly in September 2022. 

The tapestry itself makes a profound and moving statement of our need and commitment to a world without rape and violence. This publication brings all the panels and the stories and explanations of their creation together so that the words and images can make an even greater impact in our homes and communities.