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The group of 12 received an introduction to the WCC and a tour of the Ecumenical Centre, then visited Old Town Geneva, including the Reformation Wall and the Saint-Léger Chapel.
They then received an introduction to Bossey, and enjoyed a walk in the garden to learn about Bossey history.
An evening prayer and a celebration of Swedish National Day were also on the agenda.
"We were impressed by all work and networking that is being done, out in the open and behind the scenes,” said visitor Christina Scherer. “The breadth from human rights to environmental issues is awesome.”
The visitors observed that, in a world full of conflicts, crises, and wars, the WCC is a positive power and gives hope, offers comfort, and makes a difference.”
“The chapel with the ‘Cross of Reconciliation,’ made out of fragments of bombs from Dresden and Coventry, and ‘Crucifixion,’ a gift from Pope Francis, made a particular impression on us,” said Scherer.
Visitor Gunilla Baumann also expressed appreciation. “Thank you very much for a very interesting insight into your outstanding, professional, and well-founded work of inestimable value and importance,” said Baumann. “We wish you a blessed and successful perseverance."
The WCC Visitors Programme receives 800-1,000 visitors annually from all over the world. In the last few weeks, in addition to local and regional visitors, the WCC has hosted groups from the UK, US, and South Korea.
