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„Lassen wir uns von der Liebe Christi zum Wohl der Allgemeinheit und der ganzen Welt bewegen?“, fragt Tveit bei Besuch in Republik Korea

Der Generalsekretär des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen, Pastor Dr. Olav Fykse Tveit, hat in Seoul (Korea) im Rahmen der 68. Vollversammlung des Nationalen Kirchenrats in Korea einen Hauptvortrag über das Thema dieser Vollversammlung – „Gehet den Weg des neuen Gebots“ – gehalten, das auf dem Bericht über das letzte Abendmahl Jesu mit seinen Jüngern im Johannesevangelium beruht.

Tveit: „Bei der Liebe geht es um die Zukunft: Wohin steuern wir?“

Der Generalsekretär des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen (ÖRK), Pastor Dr. Olav Fykse Tveit, hat am 17. November in der methodistischen Kirche Seong Eun eine Predigt über das Thema der nächsten ÖRK-Vollversammlung 2021 – „Christi Liebe bewegt, versöhnt und eint die Welt“ – gehalten.

WCC gravely concerned for West Papua

The World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit is gravely concerned by the deteriorating situation in West Papua (the Indonesian provinces of Papua and Papua Barat), especially in light of reports from church partners in the territory that peaceful anti-racism demonstrations by Papuan students have been attacked with lethal force by Indonesian military forces and armed settler militias. In other places we have learned about horizontal violence between Papuans and non-indigenous residents.

In Japan, theologians reflect on today’s global manifestations of racism

Twenty-five ecumenical theologians and leaders gathered for public lectures coordinated by the World Council of Churches (WCC) in Tokyo, Japan, on 17 September under the theme “Global Manifestations of Racism Today”.

Lectures and responses reflected on racism as a major concern of the ecumenical movement. Reflections focused on understanding global manifestations of racism today, and reaffirming the intersection of race and ethnicity with other determining characteristics.

WCC organises event on “The Human Rights Situation in the Philippines”

As more and more people in the Philippines lose their loved ones to extrajudicial killings, and are falsely accused of crimes by the authorities, the World Council of Churches (WCC) is increasing its support and accompaniment of people fighting for human rights in the Philippines.
On 16 September, concerned colleagues and guests gathered in the Ecumenical Centre in Geneva to attend an event entitled: “Defending the Sanctity of Life and Dignity of Creation: The Human Rights Situation in the Philippines”. The event gave a platform to four different speakers from victim, human rights and church perspectives.

“Economy of life” lifted up at special school in Indonesia

Participants at the annual Ecumenical School on Governance, Economics and Management are exploring how an Economy of Life is a key pillar of the Pilgrimage of Justice and Peace. The school is running from 19-30 August in Bogor, Indonesia. “We hope the Governance, Economics and Management School will empower participants to act, lobby for change and even influence socio-economic policymaking,” said Prof. Dr Isabel Apawo Phiri, deputy general secretary of the World Council of Churches.

Eine passionierte koreanische Feministin und Ökumenikerin

Im glorreichsten Moment ihres beruflichen Werdegangs stellt Pastorin Prof. Dr. Sang Chang fest, dass die Gesellschaft nicht immer nur nett und wohlgesonnen ist und die Politik wie vom Teufel gelenkt sein kann. Aber dank Gottes Hilfe ist sie darüber hinweggekommen und hegt keinen Groll mehr. Ganz im Gegenteil ist sie in ihrem Kampf für die Gleichstellung der Geschlechter und für soziale Gerechtigkeit entschlossener als je zuvor.

A passionate Korean feminist and ecumenist

At the most glorious moment in her career, Rev. Prof. Dr Sang Chang discovered that society is not always friendly and that politics can be devilish. But thanks to God, she got over it. Without bitterness and even more determined in her fight for gender equality and social justice.

Australian churches confront domestic and family violence

In January 2019, Aya Maasarwe, a university exchange student in Melbourne, was walking home at night and speaking to her sister on her phone. She was attacked, raped and murdered.
The public outcry intensified a national debate about violence against women in Australia following several high-profile murders in the country.