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WCC general secretary's sermon at United Methodist General Conference, Ecumenical Service (30 April 2024)

What is God calling Christians and the Christian Church to do today? Whose and what voices are we listening to?” asked Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC) in his sermon at the ecumenical worship of the General Conference of the United Methodist Church (UMC) on 30 April, in Charlotte, North Carolina (US). 

General Secretary

Lors de l’ouverture de l’événement «Œuvrer ensemble», le COE se félicite de la collaboration pour servir le monde au nom de Dieu

Le 24 avril, lors de l’ouverture de l’événement «Œuvrer ensemble», le secrétaire général du Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE), le pasteur Jerry Pillay, a dit aux partenaires du COE toute sa reconnaissance pour leur soutien en vue de définir et d’orienter les programmes, d’instaurer la paix et de propager la vérité en prophètes.

Young people speak out on safe spaces—and what churches need to do

During a webinar on 25 April, young people shared their honest perspectives on safe spaces” in faith communities. They talked about the characteristics of a safe space—and what churches can do better, particularly when working with issues related to HIV and reproductive health.

WCC General Recommendations for UN PFPAD Third Session (16-19 April 2024)

The World Council of Churches (WCC), a global fellowship of 352 churches representing more than half a billion Christians from around the world, has been deeply involved in the work of the United Nations from as early as 1946 through its Commission of the Churches on International Affairs (CCIA). The WCC is a platform for common action by churches on issues that negate or threaten the dignity of all people. 

WCC Programmes

Sa Béatitude, le Métropolite Épiphane de Kiev et de toute l’Ukraine en visite au COE

Le 10 avril, Sa Béatitude, le Métropolite Épiphane de Kiev et de toute l’Ukraine était en visite au Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE) à la demande du secrétaire général du COE, le pasteur Jerry Pillay, pour évoquer la situation actuelle en Ukraine, le rôle de l’Église orthodoxe en Ukraine (EOU) pour instaurer la paix, l’implication continue du COE pour mettre un terme à la guerre et le processus d’adhésion au COE. 

Christ’s Love (Re)moves Borders

Reflections from GETI 2022

The Global Ecumenical Theological Institute (GETI) of 2022 was an intercultural, short-term, academic study and exposure programme. It was a six-week blended learning experience - four weeks online and two weeks in residence alongside the 11th WCC Assembly in Karlsruhe, Germany, from 28 August to 8 September 2022. The programme was designed to explore the theme, “Christ’s Love (Re)moves Borders”. 

The tapestry that ensues in this volume brings together the keynote contributions of plenary speakers with the interventions and perspectives of GETI 2022 students in an intergenerational and interdisciplinary theological discussion grounded in scripture and in Christ’s love.