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The tradition of praying for Christian unity at Pentecost takes on new significance as physical prayer gatherings have been suspended in many places in an effort to curb the COVID-19 pandemic.

As the world lurches through the coronavirus pandemic and its wide-ranging consequences, the World Council of Churches (WCC) will publish sets of resources for individuals, groups and faith communities to grapple spiritually with the new reality and come to terms with its meaning for their lives.

WCC acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca invites all member churches to observe a global prayer day on 14 May. The joint initiative with the members of the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity, of which the WCC is part, is calling for “prayer and supplication” to God for an end to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Le COE, dont le secrétaire général par intérim est le père Ioan Sauca, invite toutes ses Églises membres à observer une journée mondiale de prière le 14 mai. L’initiative conjointe avec les membres du Haut comité pour la fraternité humaine, dont le COE fait partie, appelle à «prier et implorer» Dieu pour mettre fin à la pandémie de COVID-19.

Hundreds of people from across the world participated in a livestreamed webinar organized by the World Council of Churches (WCC) on 29 April with a lineup of speakers who shared insights in how churches across the world have quickly transformed their services because of COVID-19.

Des centaines de personnes du monde entier ont pris part à un webinaire diffusé en direct sur Internet et organisé par le Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE) le 29 avril avec la participation de divers orateurs et diverses oratrices sur la manière dont les Églises à travers le monde ont rapidement adapté leurs services face au COVID-19.

A webinar on churches’ ministry online will bring inspiration and knowledge to churches who want to develop their online ministry, discovering how we continue to pray and worship together in times of pandemic.

A WCC support team is online and ready to help WCC member churches as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve. The team—comprised of experts in different facets of faith-related pandemic response—is here for you, said WCC acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca. “These are people who can serve as a tremendous support to the WCC fellowship,” said Sauca.

An upcoming webinar as well as a newly released publication will serve as tools for ministry, offering examples of good practices from churches across the world that are taking their ministry and services online because of COVID-19.

Un webinaire et une nouvelle publication pourront servir d’outils pour le ministère, donnant des exemples de «bonnes pratiques» d’Églises du monde entier qui mettent leur ministère et leurs services en ligne à cause du COVID-19.

The world’s 300 million Orthodox Christians celebrated Easter on 19 April, carrying forth time-honored traditions even in difficult times.

Les 300 millions de chrétiens orthodoxes ont célébré Pâques le 19 avril, perpétuant des traditions séculaires même dans les moments difficiles.

Bishop Staccato Powell is president of the board of bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, a founding member church of the World Council of Churches (WCC). His long service with the WCC includes attending four assemblies and serving on many governing bodies, including the current Central Committee.

L’évêque Staccato Powell est président du conseil des évêques de l’Église méthodiste épiscopale africaine de Sion, une Église membre fondatrice du Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE). Au cours de son long engagement au service du COE, il a participé à quatre assemblées et fait partie de nombreux organes directeurs, dont l’actuel Comité central.

The leadership of the WCC Central Committee shared an Easter message with the WCC global fellowship and friends that affirms the resurrection of Jesus from the dead and its powerful liberating message. “This year, we observe Easter in a challenging context amid painful situations,” reads the message. "The COVID-19 pandemic, which has affected the whole world, is also affecting the way Easter is to be celebrated.”

La direction du Comité central du COE a délivré un message pascal à la communauté fraternelle mondiale d’Églises et d’amis du COE qui affirme la résurrection de Jésus d’entre les morts et son puissant message libérateur.

As Christians across the world prepare to celebrate Easter shuttered in their homes, they will still find the joy of the day and feel closer to each other, thanks to creative thinking by church leaders.

From including photos of church members within webcast worship services, to placing written greetings at doorways, Easter celebrations can still safely connect people who want to celebrate the resurrection of their common Lord.

Alors que les fidèles chrétiens du monde entier se préparent à célébrer Pâques calfeutrés chez eux, il leur sera tout de même possible de puiser dans la joie pascale et de se sentir proches les uns des autres grâce à la créativité déployée par les responsables d’Églises.

As churches around the world are adapting to new ways of expressing their faith during the COVID-19 pandemic, more than a dozen musicians from various traditions have come together in sharing an ecumenical Easter song.