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Group photo: From left to right: Dominican Network of People Living with HIV, USAID, UNAIDS, WCC, Ministry of Health, National HIV Program and ICW (International Community of Women Living with HIV)

WCC consultation in Dominican Republic helps strengthen church involvement in HIV response

A consultation organized by the World Council of Churches (WCC) and partners in the Dominican Republic from 14-16 October drew together people with HIV, key populations, local organizations, and policymakers including the Ministry of Health to plan together how to address the inequalities that drive the HIV epidemic.

20 October 2022

WCC launches books: “A Hundred Years of Mission Cooperation" and "Together in the Mission of God"

In a video book launch and discussion, the World Council of Churches (WCC) introduces “A Hundred Years of Mission Cooperation" and "Together in the Mission of God” in connection to the Centenary of the International Missionary Council, founded in 1921.

13 October 2022

Brian Stanley lectures on history of International Missionary Council—and its relevance to today

In a recorded lecture, Dr Brian Stanley, professor of World Christianity, University of Edinburgh, overviews the history of the International Missionary Council, and reflects on its relevance to today’s global ecumenical movement.

13 October 2022

Kathryn Lohre (right) with Rev. Nicqi Ashwood (left), WCC Program Executive of the Just Community of Women and Men, and Dr Agnes Abuom (center), former moderator of the WCC Central Committee, Photo: Courtesy of Kathryn Lohre

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America looks back on WCC assembly as “a beautiful reunion”

To the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, relationships are at the heart of its membership in the World Council of Churches (WCC).

06 October 2022

El Rev. Joannes Owino Siang’a, clérigo presbiteriano sordo de Kenya, miembro del Comité Ejecutivo del CMI

Cuando se convoque la próxima reunión del Comité Ejecutivo del Consejo Mundial (CMI) entre sus miembros estará un clérigo presbiteriano de Kenya que es sordo.

04 October 2022

Gracia Ross, WCC programme executive for Ecumenical HIV and AIDS Initiatives and Advocacy.

Gracia Ross: “Luchar contra el VIH es una obligación moral”

Gracia Ross, secretaria ejecutiva del programa del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias para las Iniciativas Ecuménicas y Acción Mundial sobre el VIH/SIDA, se ve a sí misma como un puente entre las comunidades que viven con el VIH y las iglesias.

04 October 2022

Rev. Joannes Owino Siang’a: deaf Kenyan Presbyterian cleric in WCC’s executive committee

When the next World Council of Churches (WCC) executive committee meeting convenes, among the members will be a deaf Presbyterian clergy from Kenya.

28 September 2022

A neighborhood women's group in Chennai, India, learns about HIV and AIDS as they play a game designed by educators from the Madras Christian Council of Social Service.

WCC begins work to bring HIV back to national agendas with focus on sustainability

The World Council of Churches (WCC) is beginning a project with local partners in four countries—India, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, and Jamaica—to bring back HIV and AIDS response to the national agendas, this time with a focus on sustainability.

27 September 2022

Gracia Ross: “Responding to HIV is a moral obligation”

Gracia Ross, World Council of Churches programme executive for Ecumenical HIV and AIDS Initiatives and Advocacy, sees herself as a bridge between communities living with HIV and churches.

27 September 2022

Winnie Byanyima, executive director of UNAIDS

For children with HIV, inequality must be addressed, urge faith-based leaders

An interfaith breakfast held in conjunction with the 77th session of the UN General Assembly brought into focus the urgent need for policymakers to better address key gaps to end inequalities in HIV services for children.

26 September 2022

Loyce Maturu speaks at an interfaith breakfast

Loyce Maturu on childhood HIV: “interfaith community has the power to make a difference”

As Loyce Maturu shared her story of growing up in Zimbabwe at an interfaith breakfast in New York City on 22 September, she held herself up as an example that faith communities really can make a difference for children who have HIV.

26 September 2022

WCC 11th Assembly: safe and welcoming environment for all

Whether in the plenary hall, restaurant, prayer tent, or in different meeting places, delegates and participants of the World Council of Churches (WCC) 11^th Assembly held from 31August to 8September in Karlsruhe, Germany would be greeted with a warm smile and the words “are you doing good?” by men and women in orange vests who formed the pastoral care and solidarity team. This was one of the ways that the assembly ensured a safe and welcoming environment.

19 September 2022

EHAIA Uganda consultation September 2022 group photo

Uganda consultation explores theological contributions to promoting gender equity

A consultation for theological institutions in Uganda, held 12-15 September, harnessed the contribution of theological institutions in promoting gender equity in the context of HIV and sexual and gender-based violence.

19 September 2022

Assembly workshop looked toward ending AIDS epidemic by 2030

At a workshop held at the World Council of Churches 11th Assembly, participants expressed grave concerns over the fact that, although public health experts warned about the dangers of ignoring other epidemiological efforts at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, many countries had to reshuffle critical medical resources, thereby preventing routine treatment of HIV.

19 September 2022

WCC expresses solidarity, urges advocacy for the human rights and self-determination of Indigenous Peoples across the world

In a public statement released by the leadership of the WCC central committee, the WCC encourages continued advocacy, “with Indigenous Peoples and on their behalf in defence of their human rights, to protect the use of human rights language, to promote Indigenous Peoples’ right to self-determination and the right to participate in the decision making process within churches and in society.”

16 September 2022

Photo essay

El amor de Cristo elimina las fronteras: el Instituto Teológico Ecuménico Mundial 2022 en imágenes

El GETI 2022, la tercera iteración mundial del Instituto Teológico Ecuménico Mundial (GETI, por su sigla en inglés), reunió a unos cien jóvenes teólogos de todo el mundo durante seis semanas de intenso intercambio y aprendizaje ecuménico. Las primeras cuatro semanas tuvieron lugar en línea, y las dos últimas, de forma presencial, durante la 11ª Asamblea del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) en Karlsruhe (Alemania).

15 September 2022

Photo essay

Christ’s Love (Re)moves Borders – GETI 2022 in images

GETI 2022, the third global iteration of a Global Ecumenical Theological Institute, brought together some 100 young theologians from across the globe for six weeks of intense ecumenical sharing and learning – first online for four weeks and then for two weeks in person onsite – as the World Council of Churches (WCC) recently gathered for its 11^th assembly in Karlsruhe, Germany.

13 September 2022

Press conference offers array of voices on unity as “fundamental mission that Jesus gave to us”

At a World Council of Churches (WCC) 11th Assembly press conference held 7 September, Anglican, Catholic, and Orthodox voices joined a WCC Faith and Order member to explore the meaning of Christian unity.

07 September 2022