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South Sudan churches share Easter messages of hope

Churches in South Sudan shared Easter messages of hope, even amid troubling times for the African nation.The South Sudan Council of Churches, in its message, emphasized renewed hope. “In today’s world, marked by so many conflicts and so much suffering, we understand that many of us feel disheartened,” reads the message.

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”.

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.”

¿Qué pueden hacer las iglesias para prevenir la esclavitud moderna?

Jackline Makena Mutuma es miembro del clero de la Iglesia Metodista de Kenia y estudiante del Instituto Ecuménico del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) en Bossey, donde investiga actualmente sobre la interacción entre la esclavitud moderna y el calentamiento del planeta. También fue elegida recientemente como una de las vicemoderadoras de la Comisión de Fe y Constitución del CMI. En una entrevista concedida al CMI, reflexiona sobre la urgencia de prevenir la esclavitud moderna.

What can churches do to prevent modern slavery?

Jackline Makena Mutuma is clergy with the Methodist Church in Kenya and a student at the Ecumenical Institute at the World Council of Churches (WCC) Ecumenical Institute at Bossey, where her current research is related to the intersection of modern day slavery and global warming. She was also recently elected as one of the vice moderators of the WCC Commission on Faith and Order. In a WCC interview, she reflects on the urgent issue of preventing modern slavery.

WCC to host discussion on humanitarian needs

The World Council of Churches and ACT Alliance, on 4 March, will host a 90-minute discussion on humanitarian needs. The purpose will be to hear and discuss the views of faith-based organisations on what constitutes humanitarian need” and how best to prioritize between different needs and contexts.

True Freedom

Un nuevo curso global para la cuaresma de 2024
Rev. Dr Kenneth Mtata
Bishop Alastair Redfern
Frederique Seidel
Caroline Virgo
Claire Walford

A new global resource from The World Council of Churches and The Clewer Initiative, True Freedom is a six-week course for Lent. It draws on themes from the book of Galatians and encourages individuals and churches to respond to modern slavery in their communities.

True Freedom includes:

  • A short Bible study on the book of Galatians
  • A reflection written by Revd Dr Kenneth Mtata and Bishop Alastair Redfern
  • Questions for group discussion or personal reflection
  • Case studies from churches around the world
  • Information and statistics about modern slavery
  • Artwork to contemplate and discuss

True Freedom is available in English, German, French, Spanish, and Dutch 

WCC backs extension of ceasefire in Colombia

Within the framework of the negotiations and conversations of the third cycle of the Peace Dialogue Table between the government of Colombia and the Estado Mayor Central FARC-EP, the news was received on its fourth day of sessions that President Petro approved Decree 0016 of 14 January 2024, which it extends the ceasefire with the EMC FARC-EP for six more months.

Seminario en línea True Freedom (“La verdadera libertad”): un llamado a la acción contra la esclavitud moderna

El 18 de enero, el Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) y la Iniciativa Clewer organizarán conjuntamente un seminario en línea sobre la lucha contra la esclavitud moderna en el que se presentará “La verdadera libertad”, un recurso para la Cuaresma recién lanzado y diseñado para empoderar a las iglesias, las organizaciones y las personas en la lucha contra la esclavitud moderna.

WCC urges World Economic Forum to consider longer-term good of all people

As the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting commenced in Davos beginning 15 January, World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay urged the gathering to renew its commitment to multilateral cooperation for the longer-term good of all people. 

The forum is convening under the theme Rebuilding Trust.” 

"True Freedom” webinar: a call to action against modern slavery

On 18 January, the World Council of Churches (WCC) and The Clewer Initiative will co-host a webinar on combating modern slavery. The event introduces “True Freedom,” a newly launched Lent resource designed to empower churches, organisations, and individuals in the fight against modern slavery.