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WCC hosts visitors from Finland, Germany, and Sweden

The World Council of Churches (WCC) hosted Bishop Dr Jukka Keskitalo and Rev. Pekka Mustakallio from the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland, to discuss the ecumenical agenda of 2023 and the harvesting of the WCC 11 th assembly, as well a group from the Centre for Ecumenism of the Protestant Church in Hesse and Nassau, and 21 ordinands from the Church of Sweden.

Historically important, ecumenism takes on new life in Germany

As the World Council of Churches celebrates its 75th anniversary, a series of feature stories from different regions of the world will portray ecumenism at the local level—within churches, communities, and individuals who embody the spirit of ecumenism in unique ways. The feature story below offers a glimpse of some facets of ecumenism present in Germany.

Le Kirchentag ouvre ses portes à Nuremberg

Traitant de sujets tels que la guerre en Ukraine et la protection du climat, le 38e Kirchentag, grand rassemblement des protestant-e-s allemand-e-s, se déroule du 7 au 11 juin, à Nuremberg, en Allemagne. La présence du Conseil œcuménique des Églises dans la salle d’exposition du Kirchentag, le «Marché des possibles», (hall 9, stand 9-C32) permet des rencontres dynamiques et donne la possibilité d’en apprendre davantage sur le mouvement œcuménique.

German Protestant Kirchentag opens in Nuremberg

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.

WCC Easter message: Christ makes all things new

World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay shares an Easter message of hope and renewal, reflecting on the moment when Jesus Christ, on the cross cries: My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”

Message pascal du COE: le Christ renouvelle toute chose

Le secrétaire général du Conseil œcuménique des Églises, le pasteur Jerry Pillay, partage un message pascal d’espérance et de renouveau, en livrant une réflexion sur le moment où Jésus Christ s’écrit sur la croix: «Mon Dieu, mon Dieu, pourquoi m’as-tu abandonné?»

WCC extends warm birthday congratulations to Cardinal Walter Kasper

World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay extended sincere birthday congratulations to Cardinal Walter Kasper, expressing gratitude for the cardinals tireless service for Christian unity, particularly for his leadership role in the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity.