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Matthias Schmale

Former WCC steward, now UN peace-builder, remembers learning “global problems can only be solved together”

Matthias Schmale is a UN resident and humanitarian coordinator based in Nigeria. He previously served with the UN Relief and Works Agency, and is also a former World Council of Churches (WCC) steward. He took some time to reflect on his concerns, current work, and fond memories of his days as a steward.

08 November 2023

WCC executive committee will meet in Nigeria with eye on Pilgrimage of Justice, Reconciliation, and Unity

The World Council of Churches (WCC) executive committee will meet 8-14 November in Abuja, Nigeria to approve plans and budget for 2024, and to further develop the Pilgrimage of Justice, Reconciliation, and Unity.

02 November 2023

WCC mourns loss of Bishop Emeritus Paride Taban from South Sudan

Bishop Emeritus Paride Taban from South Sudan has died in Nairobi, Kenya, at the age of 87, the Catholic Bishops and the Catholic Church in South Sudan and Sudan announced on 1 November.

02 November 2023

Anticipating extreme rainfall, Kenyan churches prepare their people

After fighting battles against severe droughts, Kenyan churches are preparing their communities for extreme rainfall, as weather experts warn of a possible El-Nino phenomenon from October-December.

24 October 2023

WCC offers prayers for General Synod of the Dutch Reformed Church in South Africa

The World Council of Churches (WCC) sent a message with prayers and hope to the General Synod of the Dutch Reformed Church in South Africa. “As you know the WCC is a fellowship of churches that seeks the unity of Christians in the world,” wrote WCC general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay.

13 October 2023

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As Morocco devastated by earthquake, WCC calls for prayer and solidarity

After the deadliest earthquake to hit Morocco in decades took more than 1,000 lives, and the death toll continued to grow, World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay called for prayer and solidarity from the WCC global fellowship and from all people of good will across the world.

10 September 2023

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No peace without justice: Peacebuilding and human rights training equips young ecumenical leaders

With a focus on peacebuilding and human rights protection, The United Evangelical Mission’s International Summer School 2023, organized in cooperation with the World Council of Churches and other partners, took place in August and September in Hofgeismar, Germany.

08 September 2023

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In Nigeria, WCC promotes interfaith dialogue between religious and community leaders toward eliminating HIV stigma

With a series of consultations and training on issues related to HIV and AIDS in Nigeria, the World Council of Churches (WCC) is providing both expertise and inspiration through its Ecumenical HIV and AIDS Initiatives and Advocacy programme.

25 August 2023

Meeting with South African president Cyril Ramaphosa

ÖRK-Generalsekretär trifft sich mit dem südafrikanischen Präsidenten Cyril Ramaphosa zu Gesprächen über lokalen und globalen Frieden

Der Generalsekretär des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen (ÖRK), Pastor Prof. Dr. Jerry Pillay, hat sich mit dem südafrikanischen Präsidenten Cyril Ramaphosa getroffen, um mit ihm über Friedensinitiativen weltweit und über die Rolle des ÖRK und südafrikanischer Führungskräfte zu sprechen.

17 August 2023

Meeting with South African president Cyril Ramaphosa

WCC general secretary meets with South African president Cyril Ramaphosa to discuss local and global peace

World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay met with South African president Cyril Ramaphosa, discussing peace initiatives across the globe—and the role of the WCC and South African leaders.

10 August 2023

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Prayer for Sudan: “May we be instruments of God’s justice”

An ecumenical global prayer on 28 July expressed solidarity, hope, and lament as the people and churches of Sudan continue to exist amid conflict and violence.

28 July 2023

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Prayer for Sudan will express solidarity with churches and people

An ecumenical prayer on 28 July will express love and solidarity for the churches and people of Sudan.

17 July 2023

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WCC signs joint letter expressing concern over suspension of food aid in Ethiopia

The World Council of Churches (WCC) joined Caritas Internationalis, ACT Alliance, World Evangelical Alliance, and Lutheran World Federation in signing a joint letter to USAID administrator Samantha Power expressing concern over the suspension of food aid in Ethiopia.

14 July 2023

Children assemble at the Loreto Primary School in Maker Kuei, South Sudan.

As South Sudan celebrates 12 years of independence, church leaders amplify peace and hope

Church leaders in South Sudan emphasized peace and hope, as the world’s youngest nation marked the 12th Independence Day.

11 July 2023

Mama Shamsa

Geistige Wegzehrung bekommen wir, „wenn wir Menschlichkeit praktizieren“, sagt Mama Shamsa

Eine Frau, die mit jungen Menschen in Kenia arbeitet – meistens junge Männer, die einmal schreckliche Verbrechen begangen haben –, hat eine Gruppe junger Menschen christlichen, jüdischen und muslimischen Glaubens zu Tränen des Mitgefühls und der Freude gerührt, als sie über ihre harte Erziehung berichtete und wie sie junge Erwachsene dabei unterstützt, der Gewalt zu entsagen und sich der Gemeinschaft zuzuwenden.

11 July 2023

Mama Shamsa

For spiritual nourishment, “practise humanity,” says Mama Shamsa

A woman who works with youth in Kenya—young people who once turned to heinous crimes—had a group of young Christians, Jews, and Muslims weeping tears of compassion and joy as she recounted her tough upbringing and how she helps turn those youth from crime to community.

08 July 2023

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ÖRK unterzeichnet gemeinsame ökumenische Erklärung zum Sudan

Der Ökumenische Rat der Kirchen gehört zu den in Afrika beheimateten ökumenischen Organisationen und internationalen Partnern, die am 24. Juni eine gemeinsame Erklärung zum Sudan unterzeichnet haben.

04 July 2023

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WCC signs joint ecumenical statement on Sudan

The World Council of Churches was among ecumenical organizations based in Africa and international partners that signed a 24 June joint statement on Sudan.

29 June 2023

ÖRK verurteilt Anschlag auf Schule in Uganda

Der Generalsekretär des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen (ÖRK) Pastor Prof. Dr. Jerry Pillay drückt sein Entsetzen angesichts der Neuigkeiten über einen brutalen Anschlag durch Rebellen mit Verbindungen zum Islamischen Staat auf eine Schule im Westen Ugandas am 16. Juni aus.

20 June 2023

Gottesdienst zum Gedenken an das Leben von Kanonikerin Dr. Agnes Regina Murei Abuom am 13. Juni 2023 in der anglikanischen Allerheiligen-Kathedrale in Nairobi, Kenia.

Bei einem Gedenkgottesdienst in Nairobi wird der verstorbenen Dr. Agnes Abuom die letzte Ehre erwiesen

Die Kanonikerin Dr. Agnes Regina Murei Abuom wurde unter weltweiten Ehr- und Beileidsbekundungen in einem Gedenkgottesdienst als mutige Christin, Friedensstifterin und resolute Ökumenikerin gefeiert.

19 June 2023