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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.

WCC support team online and ready to help during pandemic

A WCC support team is online and ready to help WCC member churches as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve. The team—comprised of experts in different facets of faith-related pandemic response—is here for you, said WCC acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca. “These are people who can serve as a tremendous support to the WCC fellowship,” said Sauca.

Bischof Staccato Powell: „Ich bitte um inständige Gebete für den Beistand und Schutz des Heiligen Geistes“

Bischof Staccato Powell ist der Vorsitzende der Bischofskonferenz (Board of Bishops) der Afrikanischen Methodistisch-Bischöflichen Zions-Kirche, einem Gründungsmitglied des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen (ÖRK). Sein langjähriges Engagement im ÖRK umfasst die Teilnahme an vier Vollversammlung und die Mitgliedschaft in verschiedenen Leitungsgremien, darunter der aktuelle Zentralausschuss.

Bishop Staccato Powell: ‘I solicit the most fervent prayer of covering’

Bishop Staccato Powell is president of the board of bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, a founding member church of the World Council of Churches (WCC). His long service with the WCC includes attending four assemblies and serving on many governing bodies, including the current Central Committee.

WCC leadership shares Easter message of “courage and hope”

The leadership of the WCC Central Committee shared an Easter message with the WCC global fellowship and friends that affirms the resurrection of Jesus from the dead and its powerful liberating message. “This year, we observe Easter in a challenging context amid painful situations,” reads the message. "The COVID-19 pandemic, which has affected the whole world, is also affecting the way Easter is to be celebrated.”

Easter at home: celebrations still bring joy thanks to creative delivery

As Christians across the world prepare to celebrate Easter shuttered in their homes, they will still find the joy of the day and feel closer to each other, thanks to creative thinking by church leaders.

From including photos of church members within webcast worship services, to placing written greetings at doorways, Easter celebrations can still safely connect people who want to celebrate the resurrection of their common Lord.

ÖRK bittet um Vorschläge für Gebete und Musik für 11. Vollversammlung

Vorschläge für Gebete und Musik müssen bis zum 30. April 2020 eingereicht werden: Der Ökumenische Rat der Kirchen (ÖRK) ruft zur Einreichung von Vorschlägen für Gebete und Musik für seine 11. Vollversammlung auf, die 2021 in Karlsruhe, Deutschland, stattfinden wird. Unlängst wurden Richtlinien zur Einreichung dieser Vorschläge veröffentlicht, die genau darlegen, wie die Vorschläge das Thema der Vollversammlung – „Die Liebe Christi bewegt, versöhnt und eint die Welt“ – bestenfalls widerspiegeln sollen.

WCC invites prayer, music submissions for 11th Assembly

DEADLINE EXTENDED: The World Council of Churches is inviting prayer and music submissions for its 11th Assembly to be held in Karlsruhe, Germany in 2021. Guidelines for submissions have been released, describing how materials will ideally reflect the assembly theme "Christ’s love moves the world to reconciliation and unity."