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WCC, World Evangelical Alliance strengthen collaboration

The World Council of Churches (WCC) and the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) met on 25 August in Geneva to explore and discuss possible areas of future cooperation.

The two organizations shared current plans and discussed possibilities for closer collaboration on thematic areas such as advocacy and peace building, the climate emergency, and membership matters.

30 August 2021

Humberto Shikiya

In Argentina, “Serving a Wounded World” is a hopeful call to collaborate

Prof. Dr h.c. Humberto Martin Shikiya, vice president of the Regional Ecumenical Advisory and Service Center (CREAS) In Argentina, reflects on how “Serving a Wounded World in Interreligious Solidarity: A Christian Call to Reflection and Action During COVID-19 and Beyond” is being received as a hopeful call to collaborate ecumenically and interreligiously. The World Council of Churches (WCC) and the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue jointly published “Serving a Wounded World” to encourage churches and Christian organizations to reflect on the importance of interreligious solidarity in a world wounded by the COVID-19 pandemic.

02 August 2021

Webinar focuses on role of religious leaders in overcoming barriers to COVID-19 vaccines

A two-part webinar series co-convened by the World Health Organization, UNICEF and Religions for Peace is exploring the role and impact of faith actors in overcoming barriers to COVID-19 vaccination.

17 June 2021

World AIDS Day 2017, red ribbons

As UN meeting convenes, WCC takes stock of progress on ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030

As a United Nations high-level meeting convenes from 8-10 June in New York, the World Council of Churches (WCC) is joining the UN and other faith-based and civic groups to review progress on commitments to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030.

07 June 2021

a bee on a sunflower

Reflections on International Day for Biological Diversity

As we commemorate 22 May as the International Day for Biological Diversity (Biodiversity Day), we celebrate the beauty and diversity of creation. We acknowledge the glory of God manifested in the whole creation (Palm 104), and the entire creation praises God (Psalm 65).

22 May 2021

Manoj Kurian

WCC holds HIV treatment adherence workshops in Ivory Coast, Nigeria

The World Council of Churches (WCC) Ecumenical HIV and AIDS Initiatives and Advocacy programme will hold workshops in April 2021 on HIV treatment adherence in Ivory Coast and Nigeria.

15 April 2021

two women in a street market in Arusha, Tanzania

On Sustainable Development Goals, “It’s all of us together”

Speaking during a webinar hosted by the United Church of Christ, panelists from the World Council of Churches (WCC) underscored the importance of churches’ involvement in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

14 April 2021

A woman rushes to save their belongings after hurricane Iota in Honduras

Geneva Interfaith Forum: “A healthy environment is essential for human health”

In a statement developed for the 46^th session of the Human Rights Council, the Geneva Interfaith Forum on Climate Change, Environment and Human Rights declares that 2021 is the year to act on climate change and human rights.

11 March 2021

eco school Pacific region

Young eco-advocates recognize “deep spiritual connection with creation”

Young people in the Pacific region shared their unique ecological insights, along with their passion for change, at the World Council of Churches (WCC) Eco-School on Water, Food and Climate Justice in February.

04 March 2021

World AIDS Day 2017 ribon with candels

WCC to co-host workshop in Nigeria addressing HIV risks for migrants and refugees

The World Council of Churches (WCC) will co-host a workshop on “Addressing Risks and Vulnerability to HIV for Migrants, Refugees and Internally Displaced People” from 1-5 March in Jos, Nigeria.

25 February 2021

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World Social Forum convenes to “express and practice solidarity”

The World Social Forum 2021 is taking place virtually from 23-31 January, taking into account the interlinked global crises of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic hardship and climate emergency. Faith groups are continuing to accompany this process by organising discussions on theologies of liberation.

28 January 2021

Fiji 2020

WCC Eco-School 2020 for Pacific region is further postponed

The fourth edition of the World Council of Churches (WCC) Eco-School on Water, Food and Climate Justice is postponed to 22-28 February 2021. The Eco School will be held in the Pacific region in five countries (Fiji, Tonga, Vanuatu, Tuvalu & Solomon Islands), hosted by the Pacific Conference of Churches.

14 January 2021

East Africa map

Returning locusts in East Africa threaten food security, church leaders warn

A return of desert locusts in East Africa is a major threat to food security in the region, church leaders warned, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to cause severe disruptions. The locusts—gluttonous species of migratory insects—are considered the world’s oldest pests.

13 January 2021

hands on the wall

The rights and dignity of the other

In the words of Prof. Rev. Dr John Langan SJ, a human right "is a right that a human person has simply by virtue of being (human), irrespective of his or her social status, cultural accomplishments, moral merits, religious beliefs, class memberships or cultural relationships.”

10 December 2020

Manoj Kurian

Screenshot from the world aids day prayer service 2020

On World AIDS Day, “we remember them and name them in our hearts”

Gathering the ecumenical family for an online prayer service on World AIDS Day, the World Council of Churches remembered the more than 30 million people who have died from AIDS from the beginning of the HIV pandemic, and the nearly 40 million people who are currently living with HIV.

02 December 2020

Amsterdam walk HIV 2018. Chengertai Chifamba from Zimbabwe holding a pancart.

Podcast explores impact of COVID-19 pandemic on people living with HIV

A World Council of Churches (WCC) podcast released on World AIDS Day explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people living with HIV, as well as COVID-19’s impact on efforts to prevent new HIV infections.

01 December 2020

Altar for AIDS prayer

“Global Solidarity, Shared Responsibility:” WCC will host online prayer service on World AIDS Day

The World Council of Churches (WCC) will host an online prayer service on World AIDS Day, observed this year on 1 December.

27 November 2020

Fr. James Oyet Latansio

South Sudan church leaders appeal for urgent humanitarian assistance amid floods

South Sudanese Church leaders are appealing for urgent humanitarian assistance to meet the needs of their population, who have been left vulnerable by a mix of five crises, including floods and the COVID-19 pandemic.

03 November 2020

Ryan Rodrick Beiler/LWF, 2015.

On World Food Day, “we pray for wisdom to care for the earth”

In an online ecumenical prayer service on 16 October, the World Council of Churches (WCC) observed World Food Day with the WCC global family, reflecting deeply on what it means to “Grow, Nourish, Sustain Together.”

16 October 2020

During Churches' Week of Action on Food, “let us get back to the basics”

Dr Manoj Kurian is coordinator of the World Council of Churches (WCC) Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance. We we are now in the midst of observing Churches’ Week of Action on Food, he reflects on this year’s theme, “Grow, Nourish, Sustain Together.”

15 October 2020