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South Sudan churches share Easter messages of hope

Churches in South Sudan shared Easter messages of hope, even amid troubling times for the African nation.The South Sudan Council of Churches, in its message, emphasized renewed hope. “In today’s world, marked by so many conflicts and so much suffering, we understand that many of us feel disheartened,” reads the message.

Der ÖRK verurteilt einen Angriff auf Friedensstifter im Südsudan

In einem Hirtenbrief an die Kirchen im Südsudan und an das norwegische Hilfswerk Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) zeigte sich der Generalsekretär des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen (ÖRK) Pastor Dr. Jerry Pillay schockiert und betroffen über den Angriff auf Fahrzeuge des NCA in Imehejek, Lopa Lafon, im Bundesstaat Eastern Equatoria im Südsudan. 

WCC condemns attack on peacemakers in South Sudan

In a pastoral letter to the churches of South Sudan and to Norwegian Church Aid, World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay expressed shock and sadness about the news of an attack on Norwegian Church Aid vehicles in Imehejek, Lopa Lafon, in the Eastern Equatoria region of South Sudan.

Global Peace Prayer will draw Christians together in hope for better future

A Global Peace Prayer on 22 March will draw Christians together in hope for a better future. A communique from a prayer planning committee explained that Christians are called into prayer and advocacy for peace. In a global context where war and violence abound, the practice of peace has become even more urgent,” reads the message.