A young participant at the COP30 people's march, adorned in a feathered headdress and traditional face paint, smiles while holding a banner during the public march.

A young participant at the COP30 people's march, adorned in a feathered headdress and traditional face paint, smiles while holding a banner during a public procession.Thousands of people from around the world walked through the streets of Belém, Brazil on 15 November. They were reclaiming public space to demand real action at COP30, the UN climate conference. World Council of Churches (WCC) delegates joined the Faith Bloc - a dedicated section of the march for religious communities – marching alongside bishops, faith activists, and youth representatives who called for climate justice, debt relief, and just transition.

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Webinar: Inspiring action for faith and climate - Lessons from COP30

10 December 2025
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COP30 Patricia Philippines

15 November 2025, Belém, Brazil: Patricia Mungcal of the National Council of Churches in the Philippines pictured holding a banner as she joins tens of thousands gathered in downtown Belém for a People's March for Climate Justice, held in connection with the United Nations climate summit COP30 taking place in Belém, Brazil, on 10-21 November 2025.

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Ecumenical School on Governance, Economics, and Management for an Economy of Life (GEM School) 2026

17 - 28 August 2026
Panama City, Panama (Location TBC)
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Faith and Genetics 10-week virtual course

29 September - 08 December 2025

A 10-week “Faith and Genetics” virtual short course, co-organized by the World Council of Churches, Christian Medical College (Vellore), and the Canadian Council of Churches, will run from 29 September to 8 December.

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16 Days Against Gender-Based Violence

25 November - 10 December 2025

The #16days Against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that begins on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and ends on 10 December, Human Rights Day.

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Conference “God’s Kaleidoscope 3: Embracing Diversity, Strengthening Democracy, Challenging Hostility”, Germany

04 - 07 December 2025

An international conference from 4–7 December in Berlin, Germany, hosted by the Diocese in Europe of the Church of England, together with the World Council of Churches and other ecumenical and international partners, will explore the theme “God’s Kaleidoscope 3: Embracing Diversity, Strengthening Democracy, Challenging Hostility.”

Berlin, Germany
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Ecumenical School on Governance, Economics, and Management for an Economy of Life (GEM School) 2026

17 - 28 August 2026

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.

Panama City, Panama (Location TBC)