Events

How can faith communities advocate for a future of digital justice in an age marked by the rush towards ever more powerful digital technology and artificial intelligence across all sectors of life? A mid-April international symposium is set to explore the question. 

The World Council of Churches (WCC), in partnership with multiple other groups will host a high-level side event titled “The Pan African Journey: Lessons of Transformation and Strategy.” 

The World Council of Churches (WCC) and URI Europe invite faith communities, practitioners, and partner organisations to join the April session of the Healing the Earth 2026 Earth Healing Interfaith Webinar Series on Monday, 20 April 2026, at 17:00 CET / 16:00 UK, marking UN Mother Earth Day.

Indigenous voices and spiritual traditions from Palestine and Ogoni, Nigeria, will be brought to the forefront of global dialogue on health, justice, and environmental restoration during a special side event titled “Healing Land, Healing Communities.” 

The World Council of Churches (WCC) has launched applications for the Eco-Diakonia Youth Hub, a three-month global training programme designed to equip young leaders to advance climate justice and diakonia initiatives in their local contexts.

The annual European Christian Internet Conference (ECIC) will take place in Rome, Italy on 10 – 12 June 2026, exploring the impact of artificial intelligence on spirituality and our faith practices.

The 25-person Executive Committee is the WCC governing body, with members from churches in every region. It meets twice a year to monitor ongoing work, supervise the budget and deal with policy matters referred to it by the Central Committee.

The World Council of Churches is inviting applications for the Ecumenical School on Governance, Economics, and Management for an Economy of Life (GEM School), 17–28 August 2026 in Panama City, Panama. Five partner organizations are joining the effort: the World Communion of Reformed Churches, Lutheran World Federation, World Methodist Council, Council for World Mission, and United Society Partners in the Gospel. The 10-day programme will train 20–25 church leaders to push for change in global finance.

The World Council of Churches calls Christians worldwide to observe the Season of Creation from 1 September to 4 October 2026. This year's theme, "Living Waters," comes from Ezekiel 47:9 and 12—a biblical vision of hope and ecological restoration.