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WCC shares warm wishes with Argentine Commission for Refugees and Migrants, celebrating 50 years

The World Council of Churches (WCC) shared joyful greetings on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the foundation of the Argentine Commission for Refugees and Migrants (CAREF).

10 October 2023

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A young representative from Latin America pictured at a moment of prayer during the WCC central committee in Geneva, June 2023, Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC

WCC will host consultation on evangelism and formation in Latin America

The World Council of Churches, in partnership with Centro Evangélico de Misiología Andino Amazónica, will host a Consultation on Evangelism in Theological Education and Missiological Formation In Latin America.

20 September 2023

Feature story

Rev. John Naude licensed as vicar to St Peter’s, Rock Ferry, Birkenhead

In April 2023, at Birkenhead, UK which is near Liverpool town, home to one of the world’s best football team (Liverpool) and where the best-ever pop group (Beatles) came from, Rev. John Naude, EDAN Europe coordinator was licensed as vicar to St Peter’s, Rock Ferry.

14 July 2023

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WCC remembers ecumenical contribution of Reinhard Groscurth

The World Council of Churches (WCC) has remembered the contribution of the Rev. Dr Reinhard Groscurth, who served the council’s secretariat on Faith and Order, and was the editor of many publications on the ecumenical movement and church unity.

04 July 2023

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As hundreds feared dead in capsized boat off coast of Greece, WCC conveys prayers to families of victims

As a search continued for missing migrants after a fishing boat capsized off the coast of Greece, the World Council of Churches (WCC) conveyed prayers to the families of victims, and to the churches in Greece and elsewhere that are responding.

16 June 2023

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Group photo of the workshop participants

Seminar in Portugal, “Making the last FIRST,” widens perspectives on decolonization

The World Council of Churches (WCC) Commission on World Mission and Evangelism, in partnership with the Portuguese Council of Churches, hosted a seminar in Lisbon, Portugal, on 5-9 June entitled “Making the last FIRST,” relating this theme to decolonization.

16 June 2023

Interview

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

Interview

Ecumenical theology at chapel, classroom, and office: Odair Pedroso Mateus reflects on serving the WCC

Rev. Dr Odair Pedroso Mateus began to teach at the Bossey Ecumenical Institute in 2004 and joined the World Council of Churches (WCC) in 2007. Most recently he served as WCC interim deputy general secretary and Faith and Order director. Below, he reflects on his fondest memories, accomplishments, and hopes.

08 February 2023

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Ministers praying in the chapel. Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, 2023

Una celebración por la unidad reúne a las iglesias de Ginebra

Un servicio con motivo de la Semana de oración por la unidad cristiana reunió a representantes de veinticinco iglesias de Ginebra en la capilla del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) el 18 de enero.

25 January 2023

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Celebration of unity draws churches in Geneva together

In a service for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, representatives from 25 churches in Geneva drew together in the World Council of Churches chapel on 18 January.

24 January 2023

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El CMI nombra al Dr. Andrej Jeftić nuevo director de la Comisión de Fe y Constitución

El Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) ha nombrado al Dr. Andrej Jeftić nuevo director de la Comisión de Fe y Constitución.

16 November 2022

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WCC appoints Dr Andrej Jeftić as new director of Commission on Faith and Order

The World Council of Churches (WCC) has appointed Dr Andrej Jeftić as the new director of the Commission on Faith and Order.

14 November 2022

Feature story

Migrants in Argentina find listening ears and open hearts

Located in the Flores neighborhood of the City of Buenos Aires, for almost 50 years the Argentine Commission for Refugees and Migrants has carried out committed work in favor of migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers.

04 November 2022

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Group of people, some dressed in religious garb and some in traditional Sami indigenous clothing, gathered in a circle in a church building.

Church of Sweden apologizes to Sámi people, this time in Sápmi

The Church of Sweden has renewed its apology to the Sámi people, this time in Sápmi in the Luleå Cathedral.

27 October 2022

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Listen to a book talk: “Journey in Servanthood: The DNA of a Confident Church”

A new recording of a book talk from the World Council of Churches (WCC) 11th Assembly is available for those who want to learn more about the publication “Journey in Servanthood: The DNA of a Confident Church.”

28 September 2022

Photo essay

El amor de Cristo elimina las fronteras: el Instituto Teológico Ecuménico Mundial 2022 en imágenes

El GETI 2022, la tercera iteración mundial del Instituto Teológico Ecuménico Mundial (GETI, por su sigla en inglés), reunió a unos cien jóvenes teólogos de todo el mundo durante seis semanas de intenso intercambio y aprendizaje ecuménico. Las primeras cuatro semanas tuvieron lugar en línea, y las dos últimas, de forma presencial, durante la 11ª Asamblea del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) en Karlsruhe (Alemania).

15 September 2022

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El obispo Olav Fykse Tveit reflexiona sobre su nuevo libro, “Visiones de la unidad cristiana”, en un vídeo de la 11ª Asamblea del CMI

El Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) acaba de publicar una sesión de vídeo de la presentación del libro del obispo Olav Fykse Tveit, “Visions of Christian Unity” (Visiones de la unidad cristiana).

15 September 2022

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At assembly and beyond, WCC publications inspire and move

During an interview recorded during the World Council of Churches (WCC) 11th Assembly in Karlruhe, Germany, Rev. Margarithe Veen, ordained minister of the Protestant Church in the Netherlands, described what moved her the most when she volunteered in the Networking Zone, helping people connect with WCC publications.

14 September 2022

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Watch an interview about the Bibliography on Ecumenism—a tool for scholars

In an interview taped during the World Council of Churches 11th Assembly, Prof. Riccardo Burigana, director of the Centre for Ecumenical Studies in Italy, shares how excited he is to offer a new Bibliography on Ecumenism for free online as a tool for students, scholars, and researchers around the world.

14 September 2022

Photo essay

Christ’s Love (Re)moves Borders – GETI 2022 in images

GETI 2022, the third global iteration of a Global Ecumenical Theological Institute, brought together some 100 young theologians from across the globe for six weeks of intense ecumenical sharing and learning – first online for four weeks and then for two weeks in person onsite – as the World Council of Churches (WCC) recently gathered for its 11^th assembly in Karlsruhe, Germany.

13 September 2022