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Dr. Erlinda N. Senturias von den Philippinen dankt dem ÖRK für die Schaffung von geschützten Räumen, in denen die Kirchen über HIV und AIDS sprechen können. Sie bittet darum, dass die ökumenische Bewegung ein verlässlicher Partner bei der Unterstützung auf diesem Weg zu Gesundheit und Heilung bleibt.

Dr Erlinda N. Senturias, from the Philippines, gives thanks that WCC has created safe spaces for the churches to talk about HIV and AIDS. She asks that the ecumenical movement continue to be a beacon of support for this ongoing journey of health and healing.

Im Osten Indonesiens seien die Beziehungen zwischen katholischen und protestantischen Gläubigen auf lokaler Ebene nicht so komplex wie die Gespräche über Dogmen auf höheren kirchlichen Ebenen, sagt eine Pastorin der Protestantischen Kirche der Molukken.

Relations between Catholics and Protestants at the local level in East Indonesia are not as complex as talking about dogma at higher church levels, says a pastor from the Protestant Church in Maluku.

The World Council of Churches (WCC) joined the Council of Bishops of the United Methodist Church (UMC) as well as United Methodist bishops in the Philippines in appealing to the government of the Philippines for assistance and cooperation in extracting three United Methodist mission personnel from the country.

Das Ökumenische Institut in Bossey, das Papst Franziskus am Donnerstag, 21. Juni, im Rahmen seiner Pilgerfahrt zum Ökumenischen Rat der Kirchen in Genf besuchen wird, ist eine Ideenwerkstatt, in der zukünftige Wege zur christlichen Einheit erschlossen werden.
Das nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg zur Förderung von Dialog und Begegnungen zwischen Angehörigen der verschiedenen christlichen Kirchen gegründete Institut ist in einem eleganten Château aus dem 18. Jahrhundert beheimatet, von dem aus man einen Blick über den Genfersee und das Alpenpanorama genießt.

The Ecumenical Institute Bossey, which Pope Francis visits on Thursday, 21 June, as part of his pilgrimage to the World Council of Churches in Geneva, is a workshop of ideas, where the future path toward Christian unity is being mapped out.

Mit Blick auf die „sich verschlechternde Menschenrechtssituation und [die zunehmende] Gewalt und Straffreiheit auf den Philippinen“ hat der ÖRK-Zentralausschuss seine große Besorgnis und Entrüstung angesichts der Lage in dem Land zum Ausdruck gebracht und dabei insbesondere auf die Rolle der Regierung verwiesen.

Noting “the worsening human rights situation and increasing violence and impunity” in the Philippines, WCC’s central committee has expressed its alarm and outrage, pointing particularly to the role of the government there.

Since a small scholarship got her involved in the ecumenical movement, Sana Jennifer’s future has been staked out. She started as a bishop’s secretary and office administrator at the Diocese of Raiwind, Church of Pakistan, in Lahore three years ago and was appointed youth programme coordinator this year.

When the Asia Ecumenical Youth Assembly (AEYA) kicked off in Manado, Indonesia on the 6 April, it was the first such gathering in 34 years. More than 350 youth from 23 countries across Asia came together to address pertinent issues in today’s globalized world.

At 20, Ruth Mathen has already come a long way on the path that God has chosen for her. She heeded his call at a YMCA camp six years ago and is now running a non-government organization together with three college friends.

In a plenary discussion titled ”Light and Truth in Pluralistic Asia” held at the Asia Ecumenical Youth Assembly (AEYA) in Manado, Indonesia last Monday, religious leaders from different faiths shared perspectives. They agreed that continuous interfaith dialogue is key to better mutual understanding, tolerance and respect.

Mit dem Thema „Herr, sende Dein Licht und Deine Wahrheit, damit sie uns leiten“ eröffnete am Samstag die Asian Ecumenical Youth Assembly (AEYA) in Manado, Indonesien.

Under the theme ”Lord, send Your Light and Truth to lead us”, the Asian Ecumenical Youth Assembly (AEYA) opened in Manado, Indonesia on Saturday. For six days, around 350 youth from all over Asia will reflect on the challenges facing them in today’s globalized society and how religion and ecumenism can play a vital role for peace and stability.

It is time to revitalize the Asian ecumenical movement to respond to contemporary realities in Asia, according to Mathews George Chunakara, general secretary of the Christian Conference of Asia, in the article that opens the latest issue of The Ecumenical Review, the quarterly journal of the WCC.

Der Ökumenische Rat der Kirchen (ÖRK) hat auf der Tagung seines Exekutivausschusses vom 17.-23. November eine Erklärung über die Inhaftierung von Bischof Carlos Morales und die Situation in Mindanao, Philippinen veröffentlicht.

While meeting in Amman, Jordan, from 17-23 November, the World Council of Churches (WCC) executive committee issued a statement on the detention of Bishop Carlos Morales and the situation in Mindanao, Philippines.

When the Asia Mission Conference in Yangon, Myanmar, came to an end last Tuesday, delegates from around the world had enjoyed six days of reflection, learning, socializing, worshiping and sharing experiences in an Asian context.

After six intensive days, offering plenty of food for thought, the Asia Mission Conference (AMC) in Yangon, Myanmar, came to an end with a sending out and closing session last Monday. With around 600 participants from all over the world – double from what was originally expected – the need to discuss, learn about and elaborate around mission was clearly affirmed.