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On Monday 3 June the WCC hosts a half-day seminar on the legacy of one of ecumenism’s leading figures, archishop Nathan Söderblom, followed by a discussion on today’s ecumenical challenges.

The Europe region of the World Association for Christian Communication (WACC) elected a new Regional Executive Committee during its once-every-four-years assembly, held as part of as joint seminar organised with the Conference of European Churches (CEC) from 10-12 April in Helsinki and Stockholm.

In a special greeting from the World Council of Churches (WCC) moderator Dr Agnes Abuom expressed her thankfulness to the Church of Sweden and its members, for everything they have done for ecumenism.

Dans un message spécial envoyé par la présidente du Comité central du Conseil œcuménique des Églises, Mme Agnes Abuom exprime sa gratitude envers l’Église de Suède et ses membres pour toutes leurs actions au service de l’œcuménisme.

Rev. Henrik Grape is the coordinator of the World Council of Churches Working Group on Climate Change.

Under the headline “Free to change” hundreds of Swedes gathered in the sacred cathedral in Gothenburg on 2 February to learn more about international advocacy from a faith and human rights perspective.

A full-day programme arranged by the dioceses of Skara and Gothenburg in cooperation with Church of Sweden’s youth organisation, covered a wide spectrum of pertinent issues facing the ecumenical movement.

A group of Swedish Saint Lucy’s Day performers swapped the traditionally red ribbons for black ones this year, in support for the Thursdays in Black campaign.

Twenty ordinands from the Church of Sweden accompanied by Rev. Pehr-Albin Edén, ecumenical officer, and professors from the Church of Sweden Study Institute, visited the World Council of Churches (WCC) and the Ecumenical Institute of Bossey in November. This has become a real tradition for the Swedish who come every year.

In an acceptance speech at VID Specialized University, where she was awarded an honorary doctorate, Dr Agnes Abuom, moderator of the World Council of Churches (WCC) Central Committee, spoke on “Life in Fullness: Challenges and Prospects for Church/Mission.”

The WCC Executive Committee met in Uppsala, Sweden from 1-8 November to approve the 2019 programme plans and budget, follow up and decide on a variety of assembly matters, review the WCC strategic plan, discuss world affairs and issue seven statements in response to current situations. The Executive Committee also discerned the way forward for the WCC’s Communication Strategy.

Le Comité exécutif du COE s’est réuni à Uppsala, en Suède, du 1er au 8 novembre pour approuver la planification et le budget pour 2019, assurer un suivi et prendre des décisions concernant divers sujets en lien avec l’Assemblée, réviser le plan stratégique du COE, débattre des affaires internationales et émettre sept déclarations en réponse aux situations actuelles. Le Comité exécutif a également déterminé la voie à suivre concernant la stratégie de communication du COE.

“We are united in a pact of love, that encourages us to live in such a way that Christian unity is not only a dream, but may come closer each day,” said His Eminence Francis Xavier Kriengsak Kovithavanij, archbishop of Bangkok and Cardinal-Priest of Santa Maria Addolorata, as 40 bishops from 18 churches in 12 different countries gather in Sigtuna, Sweden, this week.

«Nous sommes unis dans un pacte d’amour qui nous encourage à vivre de façon à ce que l’unité des chrétiens ne soit pas seulement un rêve, mais quelque chose dont nous nous rapprochons chaque jour», a déclaré Son Éminence François-Xavier Kriengsak Kovithavanij, archevêque de Bangkok et cardinal-prêtre de l’église Santa Maria Addolorata, à l’occasion de l’événement qui rassemble cette semaine 40 évêques représentant 18 Églises de 12 pays différents à Sigtuna, en Suède.

On 7 November, the WCC Executive Committee approved a Communication Strategy through 2021, the year of the next WCC Assembly.

Le 7 novembre, le Comité exécutif du COE a approuvé la stratégie de communication à l’horizon 2021, année de la prochaine Assemblée du COE.

On 6 November, Rev. Samson Olasupo A. Ayokunle, president of the Christian Association of Nigeria and Nigerian Baptist Convention, offered a morning prayer about “Empowering Our Pilgrimage of Justice and Peace through Love" during the WCC Executive Committee meeting in Uppsala, Sweden.

Fifty years after its assembly in Uppsala, Sweden, decisively turned to public engagement, the WCC still seeks to engage and address issues of public concern and the common good.

Cinquante ans après son assemblée à Uppsala (Suède), qui était résolument tournée vers l’engagement public, le Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE) continue de s’engager et de s’atteler aux questions d’intérêt public et au bien commun.

The WCC has commended the work of churches around the world that welcome and support migrants and refugees, even as it has warned the international community against racist or xenophobic political responses.

Le COE a salué le travail accompli par les Églises qui, à travers le monde, accueillent et soutiennent les populations migrantes et réfugiées. Dans le même temps, il a mis en garde la communauté internationale contre les réactions politiques racistes ou xénophobes.