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Pillay’s keynote speech, which will occur 29 January, will focus on the theme "To Present God's Goodness for All (Matthew 5:45): Emerging Challenges of the ecumenical movement and the role of Asian churches.” Pillay pointed out that this is a very pertinent and relevant theme in the Asian context, especially in Indonesia. He added, “this is my first visit to Indonesia since assuming the office of WCC general secretary and I am so much looking forward to interacting with our member churches and others in this context. Indeed, they have so much to contribute to the rich tapestry of ecumenical experience and development.
The Persekutuan Gereja-gereja di Indonesia meeting will take place in Mentawai, West Sumatra from 26-30 January, and will draw 96 churches as well as regional ecumenical partners.
The meeting’s location, in one of the poorest and most underdeveloped locations in West Sumatra, is intended to allow churches to directly witness the life and struggles of the Christian community in Mentawai.
