“La hospitalidad es uno de nuestros principales valores”, dijo la presidenta de la Iglesia Protestante de Suiza, Rev. Rita Famos, al dar la bienvenida a los miembros del Comité Central del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) a una recepción en el Centro Ecuménico el 23 de junio.
“Hospitality is one of our main values,” said president of the Protestant Church in Switzerland Rev. Rita Famos as she welcomed members of the World Council of Churches (WCC) central committee to a reception at the Ecumenical Centre on 23 June.
Con esas palabras se describieron los sueños del tipo de mujer que una joven aspira a ser y fueron acompañadas de imágenes en movimiento sobre la participación de las mujeres en la historia del movimiento ecuménico. Este poema representado fue parte de una inspiradora reunión de mujeres del movimiento ecuménico que estaban presentes en la reunión del Comité Central del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) el 22 de junio.
These words described the dreams of the kind of woman a young woman aspires to be, illustrated by moving images of women’s involvement in the history of the ecumenical movement. This performance poem was just part of an inspiring meeting of the women of the ecumenical movement that were present at the World Council of Churches (WCC) central committee meeting on 22 June.
El secretario general del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI), el Rev. Prof. Dr. Jerry Pillay, difundió su mensaje para la 16ª Asamblea General de la Conferencia de Iglesias Europeas, que se celebra en Tallin (Estonia), bajo el tema “Bajo la bendición de Dios: dando forma al futuro”.
World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay shared greetings to the Conference of European Churches 16th General Assembly, taking place in Tallinn, Estonia under the theme “Under God’s blessing – shaping the future.”
Con los temas de la guerra en Ucrania y la protección climática como ejes centrales, el 38º Kirchentag protestante alemán se celebrará en Núremberg (Alemania) del 7 al 11 de junio. La presencia del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias en el espacio de exposición “Mercado de oportunidades” del Kirchentag (pabellón 9, stand 9-C32) permite interacciones dinámicas y proporciona la oportunidad de aprender más sobre el movimiento ecuménico.
With the topics of the war in Ukraine and climate protection as the focal points, the 38th German Protestant Kirchentag takes place in Nuremberg, Germany from 7 to 11 June. The World Council of Churches’ presence in the Kirchentag’s exhibition space “Market of Opportunities” (hall 9, stand 9-C32) enables lively encounters and an opportunity to learn more about the ecumenical movement.
World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay served as a keynote speaker at the Ninth Conference for Research in Diakonia and Christian Social Practice, hosted by the International Society for the Research and Study of Diakonia and Christian Social Practice and VID Specialized University. The theme of the conference was “Contested Spaces of Diaconia – Seeking Justice, Safety and Well-Being.”
The World Council of Churches (WCC) will host at the Ecumenical Center a Global Summit on Gender Equality in Nationality Laws—organized by the Global Campaign for Equal Nationality Rights, UNHCR, UNICEF, and UN Women—on 13 June.
Entrevista exclusiva: El secretario general del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI), Rev. Prof. Dr. Jerry Pillay, comparte información sobre una reciente reunión con el patriarca Cirilo, incluidos los temas tratados en la reunión, lo que el CMI aportó al diálogo y los próximos pasos.
Exclusive interview: World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay shares details on a recent meeting with Patriarch Kirill, including topics discussed at the meeting, what the WCC contributed to the dialogue, and steps forward.
In a message sharing joyful greetings at Pentecost, World Council of Churches presidents from different regions across the world prayed for spiritual blessings and the felt presence of God.
World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay shared joyful congratulations with Archbishop Hosam Naoum, who was installed as new primate of Anglican Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East.
En un mensaje en el que envían saludos amistosos con motivo de Pentecostés, los presidentes del CMI, en representación de las diversas regiones del mundo, oran para que todas las personas puedan conocer las bendiciones del Espíritu Santo y sentir la presencia de Dios.
Leaders from specialized ministries who gathered for a high-level roundtable with the World Council of Churches (WCC) on 16 May reflected on how the ecumenical fellowship can tackle complex and difficult issues with theological reasoning and concrete actions.
El 17 de mayo de 2023, en Moscú, una delegación del CMI formada por el secretario general, Rev. Prof. Dr. Jerry Pillay, el director de Asuntos Internacionales, Sr. Peter Prove, y el responsable del programa de Relaciones Ecuménicas y Fe y Constitución, Dr. Vasile-Octavian Mihoc, se reunió con Su Santidad el patriarca Cirilo, cabeza de la Iglesia Ortodoxa Rusa.
An online meeting planned for 25 May, titled “Exploring the nexus between racism, xenophobia and the AfCTA, and AU free movement protocol,” will mark Africa Day.
On 17 May 2023 in Moscow, a WCC delegation consisting of general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, director for International Affairs Mr Peter Prove, and programme executive for Ecumenical Relations and Faith and Order Dr Vasile-Octavian Mihoc met with His Holiness Patriarch Kirill, head of the Russian Orthodox Church.
The 38th German Protestant Kirchentag will take place in in Nuremberg, Germany on 7 – 11 June 2023, gathering more than 100,000 participants from Germany and beyond.
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