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WCC backs extension of ceasefire in Colombia

Within the framework of the negotiations and conversations of the third cycle of the Peace Dialogue Table between the government of Colombia and the Estado Mayor Central FARC-EP, the news was received on its fourth day of sessions that President Petro approved Decree 0016 of 14 January 2024, which it extends the ceasefire with the EMC FARC-EP for six more months.

18 January 2024
Interview
WCC general secretary Jerry Pillay being interviewed by WCC director of communication Marianne Ejdersten

Генеральный секретарь ВСЦ обратился к Патриарху Кириллу: «Война в Украине должна прекратиться»

Эксклюзивное интервью: генеральный секретарь Всемирного совета церквей (ВСЦ) преподобный профессор д-р Джерри Пиллэй поделился подробностями недавней встречи с Патриархом Кириллом, в частности обсуждаемыми на встрече темами, вкладом ВСЦ в диалог, а также будущими действиями.

26 May 2023
Interview
Odair Pedroso Mateus

Teología ecuménica en la capilla, el aula y la oficina: Odair Pedroso Mateus reflexiona sobre su trabajo para el CMI

El Rev. Dr. Odair Pedroso Mateus comenzó a impartir clases en el Instituto Ecuménico de Bossey en 2004 y empezó a trabajar en el Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) en 2007. En estos últimos tiempos, ha sido secretario general adjunto en funciones del CMI y director de Fe y Constitución. A continuación, reflexiona sobre sus mejores recuerdos, sus logros y sus esperanzas.

13 February 2023
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity service at the Interchurch Center in New York City

In New York City, unity prayers focus on how we “can join hands and minds and do the work that God has called us to do”

Christians in New York City opened the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity on 18 January by participating in a worship service at the Interchurch Center, an office building that houses many church-related organizations and many others focused on intercultural and religious exchange. The service was infused with themes of justice and unity, both from a perspective of African-American history and the urging of Christians today to put their faith into action.

24 January 2023
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Colombia tray lunch June 2022

Colombian delegation calls upon international community to revive “vital support”

As a group of three laureates of the “National Human Rights Award in Colombia” engaged in meetings with diplomats and United Nations representatives in Geneva, a tray lunch event was organized on 8 June at the Ecumenical Centre by the World Council of Churches and ACT Alliance to offer the delegation the opportunity to share about the deterioration of the peace process in the country and the importance of international solidarity.

09 June 2022
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Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca, WCC acting general secretary

Обращение исполняющего обязанности генерального секретаря ВСЦ к Патриарху Московскому Кириллу: «выступите за прекращение войны».

В своем письме к Патриарху Московскому Кириллу 2 марта исполняющий обязанности генерального секретаря Всемирного совета церквей, преподобный профессор д-р Иоанн Саука попросил патриарха выступить в качестве посредника для  прекращения войны между Россией и Украиной.

03 March 2022
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Dr Evelyn L Parker

Perkins names Dr Evelyn Parker as 2021 Distinguished Alumna

The Perkins School of Theology Alumni/ae Council selected Dr Evelyn L. Parker as the 2021 recipient of the Perkins Distinguished Alumnus/a Award. The award recognizes Perkins graduates who have demonstrated effectiveness and integrity in service to the church, continuing support for the goals of Perkins and Southern Methodist University, outstanding service to the community, and exemplary character.

11 November 2021