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WCC podcast deals with death and dying

The new surge in COVID-19 related hospitalizations and deaths has drastically increased the need for pastoral care almost everywhere. Brazil and Great Britain are two hard-hit countries, where the pandemic has brought existential questions on the table.  

Rev. Dr Hans-Ruedi Weber dies at 97

During his long career, Weber, who passed away on 18 October, made the Bible come alive for thousands of people through Bible studies that he coordinated with groups from many different cultures, contexts and situations.

WCC staff, planning together, nurture spirit of one humanity

World Council of Churches (WCC) staff gathered this week online, from 6-9 October, for the biannual Staff Planning Days to plan their programmatic journey together towards the 11th Assembly under the theme “Christ’s love moves the world to reconciliation and unity.”

Bible study addresses church identity in pandemic

Among the massive social dislocations caused by the coronavirus pandemic, perhaps none is as plaintive as those to churches. Around the world, church gatherings, liturgies, fellowship, and service projects have been canceled or postponed or migrated online, precisely when Christian communities and those who rely on them need them most.

Weltwoche für Frieden stellt kreative Solidarität und gemeinsame Fragilität in den Mittelpunkt

Das Thema „Kreative Solidarität in gemeinsamer Fragilität“ soll gläubige Menschen überall auf der Welt ermutigen, die Macht des Gebetes während der Weltwoche für Frieden in Palästina und Israel zu demonstrieren. Diese besondere, mit Aktionen unterlegte Gebetswoche findet jedes Jahr von 13.–21. September statt. In diese Woche fällt auch der Internationale Gebetstag für den Frieden am 21. September.

World Week for Peace highlights creative solidarity, common fragility

Under the theme “Creative Solidarity in Common Fragility,” people of faith all over the world are encouraged to demonstrate the power of prayer during the World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel. This special week of prayer coupled with action is annually held 13 – 21 September and includes the International Day of Peace on 21 September.

Gebetswoche für die Einheit der Christen 2021: Schwestern teilen in Christus verankerte Lebensweisheit

Die neu verfügbaren Materialien für die Gebetswoche für die Einheit der Christen im kommenden Jahr sind inspiriert vom kontemplativen Gemeinschaftsleben der Schwestern von Grandchamp in der Schweiz. Sie sollen uns Anleitung auf einer Gebetsreise sein, die die Früchte der Versöhnung und der Solidarität trägt. Die mit der Erarbeitung des Entwurfs der Ausgabe für 2012 betraute Kommunität hat als Thema „Bleibt in meiner Liebe und ihr werdet reiche Frucht bringen“ (Joh 15,5-9) gewählt.

Sisters share wisdom of life rooted in Christ for next week of prayer for unity

The newly available materials for next year‘s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity draw on the experience of contemplative community life to guide us on a journey of prayer bearing fruits of reconciliation and solidarity. Tasked with preparing a draft for the 2021 edition, the Community of Grandchamp in Switzerland chose the theme “Abide in my love and you shall bear much fruit” (cf. Jn 15:5-9).

Spiritual resources for uncertain times to be published by the WCC

As the world lurches through the coronavirus pandemic and its wide-ranging consequences, the World Council of Churches (WCC) will publish sets of resources for individuals, groups and faith communities to grapple spiritually with the new reality and come to terms with its meaning for their lives.

ÖRK fordert alle Mitgliedskirchen zu einem Tag des Gebets auf

Der amtierende Generalsekretär des ÖRK, Pastor Prof. Dr. Ioan Sauca, fordert alle Mitgliedskirchen zu einem weltweiten Tag des Gebets am 14. Mai auf. Die gemeinsam vom ÖRK und dem Höheren Ausschusses der menschlichen Brüderlichkeit auf den Weg gebrachte Initiative ruft Gott „im Gebet und mit Fürbitten“ an, die COVID-19-Pandemie zu beenden.

WCC invites all member churches to observe a day of prayer

WCC acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca invites all member churches to observe a global prayer day on 14 May. The joint initiative with the members of the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity, of which the WCC is part, is calling for “prayer and supplication” to God for an end to the COVID-19 pandemic.