Amidst amplified calls for peace in Sudan, a glimmer of hope has spread in the northeastern African country, after fighting forces announced a 72-hour ceasefire.
Der Schwerpunkt in einem vom 17. bis 21. April in Nairobi abgehaltenen Kapazitätsaufbau-Seminar lag auf Führungsverantwortung, Diakonie und Entwicklung für Kirchen in Afrika.
Im Rahmen eines Mittagsgebets rief der Ökumenische Rat der Kirchen (ÖRK) am 19. April zu globaler Solidarität mit den Menschen im Sudan auf, wo ein eskalierender Konflikt viele unschuldige Menschen in eine Lage drängt, in der sie kaum noch überleben können.
During a noon prayer on 19 April, the World Council of Churches (WCC) called for global solidarity with the people of Sudan as an escalating conflict has plunged many innocent people into a situation in which they are barely able to survive.
The World Council of Churches (WCC) global fellowship shared sadness at the loss of Janet Somerville and joy for her life as an inspiration for love and justice. A past general secretary of The Canadian Council of Churches (1997-2002), she breathed her last on 16 April.
Der Generalsekretär des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen (ÖRK), Pastor Prof. Dr. Jerry Pillay, zeigte sich tief betrübt über die plötzliche Eskalation des Konfliktes zwischen den sudanesischen Streitkräften und der paramilitärischen Gruppe Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay expressed deep sadness at the sudden escalation of conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces.
In a letter to the Presbyterian Church (USA), World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay extended condolences in the wake of a shooting at the Old National Bank in Louisville, Kentucky—just blocks away from the church offices.
After persistently calling for dialogue to end violent anti-government protests, Kenyan religious leaders are welcoming President William Samoei Ruto and opposition leader Raila Amollo Odinga consultations, during which the two have agreed to tackle critical issues troubling the east African nation.
„Unsere beiden Kirchen können auf eine 200-jährige gemeinsame Geschichte in Europa und den Vereinigten Staaten zurückblicken. Diese volle Kirchengemeinschaft ist ein weiteres Zeichen unserer hoch geschätzten Gemeinschaft, die wir in diesen Zeiten so dringend brauchen. Unsere Partnerschaft, die sich mit den Herausforderungen des Klimawandels auseinandersetzt, Geflüchtete unterstützt und ethnische Gerechtigkeit will, verbindet uns besonders eng in unseren weltweiten ökumenischen Initiativen“, sagte Erzbischof Michael Curry, Leitender Bischof und Primas der Episkopalkirche.
Während der Generaldebatte der 52. Sitzung des UNO-Menschenrechtsrates in Genf drückte der nationale Kirchenrat der Philippinen seine Sorge über die anhaltenden Menschenrechtsverletzungen in den Philippinen aus.
I received a call from a friend of mine - we both work as medical doctors and had earlier realised that our husbands, who are ministers in the Methodist Church of Southern Africa, had been friends for years —this is one of the reasons that drew us to each other. She had been attending the February meeting of the Methodist Women’s Prayer and Service Union (Manyano), Connexional Extended Executive Meeting. My friend said that the general president, Gretta Makhwenkwe, had appointed us to the Wellness Committee.
“Our two churches have more than 200 years of shared history in Europe and the United States. This full-communion agreement is one more sign of the beloved community that we so need in these times. Our partnership in addressing the challenges of climate change, supporting refugees, and racial justice binds us even more deeply to worldwide ecumenical efforts,” said Most Rev. Michael Curry, presiding bishop and primate of The Episcopal Church.
Amid a rising death toll, hundreds missing, and concerns over slow rescue services in Malawi’s cyclone disaster, the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP), United Methodist Church, and many other churches are appealing for support to aid populations affected by the weather phenomenon.
A “Water Justice Manifesto”—signed by 500 organizations including the World Council of Churches—was presented at the UN Water Conference on 23 March, from the General Assembly Plenary hall podium, at the high-level segment, by the People’s Water Forum members.
The World Council of Churches (WCC) is mourning the loss of Archbishop Abune Aregawi, who was an inspiring peace-builder in Ethiopia and beyond, as well as a former member of the WCC central committee.
Bei der Debatte über Menschenrechte und Geburtsfisteln während der 52. Sitzung des UNO-Menschenrechtsrates rief der Ökumenische Rat der Kirchen (ÖRK) zusammen mit seinen ökumenischen Partnern die Regierungen dazu auf, der Prävention von Geburtsfisteln in ihren Maßnahmen, Strategien und Budgets mehr Bedeutung einzuräumen.
During the General Debate of the 52nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, National Council of Churches in the Philippines expressed its deep concern over continuing human rights violations in the Philippines.
