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ÖRK-Exekutivausschuss bittet um Unterstützung und Weggemeinschaft mit Kirchen und Menschen im Sudan

In einer öffentlichen Erklärung versicherte der Exekutivausschuss des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen (ÖRK) die Kirchen im Sudan seiner Unterstützung für ihr Zeugnis und ihren Dienst. Weiterhin begrüßte er darin den gemeinsam vom ÖRK, der Gesamtafrikanischen Kirchenkonferenz und der Gemeinschaft Christlicher Räte und Kirchen in der Region der Großen Seen und des Horns von Afrika unternommenen ökumenischen Solidaritätsbesuch im Sudan vom 20. bis 25. April 2022.

WCC executive committee urges “support and accompaniment to the churches and people of Sudan”

In a statement, the World Council of Churches (WCC) executive committee affirmed its support for the churches of Sudan in their witness and ministry. The statement welcomed an ecumenical solidarity visit to Sudan on 20-25 April undertaken jointly by the WCC, All Africa Conference of Churches, and Fellowship of Christian Councils and Churches in the Great Lakes and the Horn of Africa.

Why theology must occupy social media

I see five imperatives for theologians (prophetic, pastoral and priestly), to occupy the social media space, which is currently dominated by politics (politricks), business (including profiteers), entertainers (artists, sports, etc.), economists, lawyers, etc.

COVID and the challenge of holistic humanity

While traveling from the border of South Sudan on a remote dirt road toward the Ugandan town of Kitgum, my companion and I were flagged down by two men. They were carrying their paralyzed friend to Kitgum Hospital and asked if we would give them a lift. Routine as the question may seem, the choice was not an easy one.  The year was 2007, and while the Lord’s Resistance Army had been mainly cleared out, sympathizers remained, and picking up travelers was risky. Pietro, the South Sudan country director who was traveling with me, turned and said, “You’re the logistics officer, what do we do?”

Kirchenleitende im Südsudan begrüßen Bildung von neuem Kabinett

Südsudanesische Kirchenleitende begrüßten die Bildung eines neuen Kabinetts, das am 12. März von Präsident Salva Kiir Mayardit vorgestellt wurde.

Die Bekanntmachung des Kabinetts beendete ein monatelanges ängstliches Warten auf eine neue Einheitsregierung, die 2018 durch ein Friedensabkommen (Revitalised Agreement for the Resolution of Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan) angeordnet worden war. Die Regierung besteht aus 34 Ministerinnen und Ministern sowie 10 Stellvertreterinnen und Stellvertretern.

South Sudan Church leaders welcome new cabinet

South Sudanese church leaders have welcomed a new cabinet, which the country’s president Salva Kiir Mayardit announced on 12 March.

The unveiling of the cabinet ended months of anxious waiting for a new unity government which was mandated by a 2018 peace pact, known as the Revitalised Agreement for the Resolution of Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan. The government has 34 ministers and 10 deputies.

Junge Menschen in Afrika sind bereit, Herausforderungen zu meistern

Junge afrikanische Geistliche, Theologinnen und Theologen sowie Laien sind bereit, die herausfordernden Problem ihres Kontinents und der Welt in Angriff zu nehmen. Dies ging aus einem kürzlich vom Ökumenischen Rat der Kirchen (ÖRK) in Partnerschaft mit der Gesamtafrikanischen Kirchenkonferenz (AACC) durchgeführten Aufsatzwettbewerb für Autorinnen und Autoren unter 35 Jahren hervor.

Young Africans are eager to grapple with challenges

Young African clergy, theologians and laypersons are eager to engage with the challenging issues facing their continent and the world. This became clear in a recent essay competition for authors below 35 years by the World Council of Churches (WCC) in partnership with the All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC).

South Sudan Council of Churches: peace “is a question of the heart”

A message released 9 November from the South Sudan Council of Churches reflected that the will for peace is not measured only by deadlines and technical arrangements. “Whether the government is formed on 12th November 2019 or a further extension is agreed, it is a question of the heart and of the political will,” the message reads. “The people of South Sudan have begged their political leaders to find a peaceful way forward, to look beyond political interest, emotional turmoil and historical grievances, and to hold their duty towards the people of the country as a sacred calling which is to be gravely cherished in holy servitude and with deep respect.”

Tveit: „Wir hoffen, dass dieser Nobelpreis die Suche nach Frieden und Gerechtigkeit in Äthiopien neu inspiriert und beflügelt.“

Der Ökumenische Rat der Kirchen (ÖRK) gratuliert dem äthiopischen Ministerpräsidenten Abiy Ahmed zur Verleihung des Friedensnobelpreises 2019. Seit seiner Wahl zum Ministerpräsidenten im April 2018 hat Ahmed ein beeindruckendes Programm positiver und inspirierender Reforminitiativen durchgeführt, eine entscheidende Rolle in der Versöhnung der beiden Synoden übernommen und sich für die Einheit der Äthiopischen Orthodoxen Kirche Tewahedo eingesetzt. Die Leistung, die der Friedensnobelpreis in besonderer Weise würdigt, ist jedoch die unter seiner Federführung entstandene Initiative, die den seit zwanzig Jahren bestehenden brudermörderischen Konflikt zwischen Äthiopien und Eritrea beendet hat.

Tveit “We hope that this Nobel Peace Prize will provide fresh inspiration and momentum in the ongoing search for peace and justice in Ethiopia”

The World Council of Churches (WCC) offers its congratulations to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed as Nobel Peace Prize laureate 2019. Since his election as Prime Minister in April 2018, Mr Ahmed has championed an impressive programme of positive and inspiring reform initiatives, and played a decisive role in the reconciliation of the two synods and fostered unity of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church. The achievement which this award particularly recognizes is his leadership in bringing an formal end to the twenty-year long fratricidal conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea.

Churches in southern Africa stand against violence, xenophobia

Churches across southern Africa are publicly saying #EnoughIsEnough,” with many denominations and congregations continuing to issue strong statements, arrange special prayer events, and speak out against rising levels of violence.

Both the Dutch Reformed Church and the Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa (UPCSA) have been discussing gender justice and how to keep the momentum going on the unprecedented public demand for change.