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Let the Waves Roar

Perspectives of Young Prophetic Voices in the Ecumenical Movement

Consultations with young people, participants in WCC events between the 10th and the 11th assemblies, and a number of church leaders have concluded that there is a need to provide an updated resource to get to know young people of today and to explore ways for the church to effectively engage the 18–30-year-old age group in the ecumenical movement.

The 17 young people whose voices are heard in these pages represent eight regions and diverse church traditions. Another three chapters have been contributed by the editors and former WCC youth department staff. The book invites all generations to discern the signs of our times and to be proactive in our response to them.

WCC invites webinar on ’Racism, Land and Food’

The World Council of Churches (WCC) invites a webinar on ’Racism, Land and Food’ to explore the intersections of food, land, and racial injustices, and discern ways to overcome the impact of racial injustice and inequity on food sovereignty.

Les étudiant-e-s de Bossey abordent la question: «Le racisme est-il une question de foi?»

«Dies Academicus» est un rassemblement annuel particulier qui se tient à l’Institut œcuménique de Bossey du Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE). L’édition de cette année académique a eu lieu le 4 novembre dernier. Le groupe de 33 étudiant-e-s venu-e-s de 20 pays différents a écouté quatre orateurs venus partager leurs réflexions sur le thème «Le racisme est-il une question de foi?». Les orateurs ont réaffirmé la déclaration de la 4e Assemblée du COE à Uppsala qui a qualifié le racisme de péché.

 

Bossey students reflect on the question: “Is racism a faith question?”

 

Dies Academicus,” is a special annual gathering at the World Council of Churches (WCC) Bossey Ecumenical institute. This academic years installment took place on 4 November. The current cohort of  33 students from 20 countries listened to a panel of four speakers who shared reflections  on the theme, Is racism a faith question?” The panel reaffirmed the WCC 4th Assembly held in Uppsala, which declared racism as sin.

Climate change in Switzerland

It seems strange to put Switzerland in a line with other countries affected by climate change: not because we don’t suffer from climate change as well but because we, as Swiss people, should be very aware of how our problems stand in relation to our wealth.

Ecumenical International Youth Day 2021 Event Toolkit

Young People and Climate Justice

The World Council of Churches provides this toolkit as a resource for the fellowship to plan and organize unique celebrations of Ecumenical International Youth Day 2021. It includes background information and a description of this year’s theme, climate justice, tools and resources and a suggested programme format to use and adapt in local contexts.

The WCC programmes on Youth Engagement in the Ecumenical Movement, Churches Commitment to Children, and Climate and Economic Justice are collaborating for this year’s focus area.

Youth in Africa strive to build a peaceful, thriving continent

"If youth in Africa are united and reconcile with our past, we will be able to confront the stumbling blocks of the continent. If we are patriotic, if we have a passion for Africa, we can transform the continent to be a home and a future for all," said Collins Shava, youth executive secretary for the All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC), as he reflected on the Africa: My Home. My Future. campaign being undertaken by AACC to inspire young people to be patriotic to their countries and Africa at large by utilizing their talents towards building a thriving continent.

Les jeunes se préparent à leur futur rôle de stewards à la 11e Assemblée du COE

Une sélection variée de 26 jeunes désignés comme stewards du Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE) se sont réunis en ligne du 14 au 16 juin 2021 pour prendre part à une introduction aux fonctions de steward et à une formation œcuménique, conçue pour construire une conscience du contexte, développer le sens du leadership et renforcer la solidarité mondiale, ainsi qu’à une introduction à leur participation aux prochaines grandes réunions du COE.