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Sa Toute-Sainteté Bartholomée Ier, patriarche œcuménique: le patriarche de la solidarité

Il a été surnommé le «patriarche vert», car cela fait au moins 20 ans qu’il aborde les questions environnementales préoccupantes depuis au moins vingt ans dans son rôle de responsable religieux. En 2008, le magazine Time a classé Sa Toute-Sainteté Bartholomée Ier, patriarche œcuménique, parmi les 100 personnes les plus influentes du monde pour «avoir défini l’écologie comme une responsabilité spirituelle».

“There are no strangers here” – Saint Irenaeus a key to unity?

How can the early founding fathers of the church inform us as Christians in the 21st century, what stands at the centre of their theology, and how can we continue to envision a future of unity in the church? The questions were numerous as scholars, students and theologians met at the Anaphora Institute near Cairo, Egypt, to explore the theme of “Saint Irenaeus and Enlightened Humanity” on 14-16 December.

WCC extends gratitude, congratulates Dame Sheilagh

Following a 6-November ceremony where recently retired Very Rev. Dr Sheilagh Kesting was “knighted”, as Dame of the Order of St Gregory the Great by Pope Francis, WCC general secretary Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit now extends congratulations to Kesting, a long-standing colleague and ecumenist from the Church of Scotland.

Le COE remercie et félicite Dame Sheilagh

Lors d’une cérémonie organisée le 6 novembre, la pasteure Sheilagh Kesting, récemment retraitée, a reçu le titre de «Dame de l’Ordre de Saint-Grégoire le Grand» attribué par le pape François. Le pasteur Olav Fykse Tveit, secrétaire général du COE a félicité la pasteure Kesting, collègue et œcuméniste de longue date de l’Église d’Écosse.

Consultation finds spirituality is key on pilgrimage of justice and peace

“What happens when we journey on a pilgrimage, a pilgrimage of justice and peace, with people who share our values but who may or may not accept the institution of the church? And what does it mean to be on a pilgrimage of justice and peace, when the next generation shares our concerns for justice and peace, and want to follow God, but do not share our spirituality as confined by church and by tradition?”

Un colloque conclut que la spiritualité est un élément clef dans le pèlerinage de justice et de paix

«Que se passe-t-il quand on fait un pèlerinage, un pèlerinage de justice et de paix, avec des personnes qui partagent nos valeurs, mais qui n'acceptent pas toujours l'institution de l'Église? Et que signifie être en pèlerinage de justice et de paix lorsque la génération suivante partage nos préoccupations concernant la justice et la paix et veut suivre Dieu, mais ne partage pas notre spiritualité telle qu'elle est délimitée par l'Église et par la tradition?»

Churches Together in England encourages shared prayer time

The six presidents of the organization Churches Together in England are encouraging all churches to pray together through an initiative called “Thy Kingdom Come.” The effort focuses on praying for Christ’s transforming love to bring hope and joy to all.

Caribbean Christians craft unity prayers

“The people of the Caribbean have a rich story to tell, one that can enrich the spiritual lives of Christians around the world,” said Fr Anthony Currer of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity. That very story was shared in a heartfelt way this week at an ecumenical gathering to create the first draft of the text that will be used for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2018.

Indigenous spirituality: can it transform injustice into justice?

"We worship in different languages and cultures, yet all one in Christ. This is an immensely enriching experience,” said Dr Jude Long, principal of Nungalinya College, in Darwin, Australia, as she explored spirituality with indigenous people from across the world this week.

La spiritualité autochtone peut-elle transformer l’injustice en justice?

«Nous célébrons nos cultes dans des langues et des cultures différentes, mais tous unis en Christ. C’est une expérience extrêmement enrichissante!» s’est réjouie Jude Long, principale du collège Nungalinya de Darwin (Territoire du Nord), en Australie, qui explorait cette semaine la spiritualité des populations autochtones du monde entier.

Hosanna! Ecumenical Songs for Justice and Peace

Perhaps the greatest treasure of the ecumenical movement lies in its gatherings of songs, prayers, and other liturgical resources from around the Christian world. Now, adding to this wealth, come these 70 songs from composers around the world. Inspired by the WCC’s 10th Assembly, these songs of praise, adoration, struggle, mission, faith and hope constitute a deep resource for the pilgrimage of justice and peace. They are here published in English, French, Spanish, and German, with other languages, introduced by Andrew Donaldson, and augmented by recorded performances available online.

A common faith uncommonly expressed

The 2016 WCC Central Committee concluded its third day with an afternoon prayer service in one of Trondheim’s most beautiful churches. Built in 1715, the Bakke Church, with its remarkable architecture and artistry, is one the oldest buildings in the Bakklandet area of Trondheim.

Foi commune, expression peu commune

La réunion 2016 du comité central du COE a conclu sa troisième journée par un service de prière l’après-midi dans l’une des plus belles églises de Trondheim. Édifiée en 1715, l’église Bakke, avec son architecture et ses décorations remarquables, est l’un des bâtiments les plus anciens du quartier de Bakklandet, à Trondheim.

World Communion of Reformed Churches executive committee convenes

Vibrant opening worship held at Luyanó Presbyterian Reformed Church in Havana, Cuba marked the beginning of the executive committee meeting of the World Communion of Reformed Churches in Havana, Cuba from 7-13 May. The meeting was hosted by the Presbyterian Reformed Church in Cuba, a member church of the WCC.

WCC and ecumenical community offer prayers for peace in Nagorno-Karabakh

Prayers for peace in Nagorno-Karabakh and surrounding areas of Armenia and Azerbaijan were offered on 4 April in the chapel of the Ecumenical Centre in Geneva, Switzerland. Joining in the Geneva service of common prayer were staff from ecumenical and other international organizations including the WCC and the LWF.

Le COE et la communauté œcuménique offrent des prières pour la paix au Nagorno-Karabakh

Des prières pour la paix au Nagorno-Karabakh et dans les régions environnantes de l’Arménie et de l’Azerbaïdjan ont été offertes le 4 avril dans la chapelle du Centre œcuménique à Genève (Suisse). Ont participé à ce service de prière commune des représentants d’organisations œcuméniques et d’autres organisations internationales, notamment du COE et de la Fédération luthérienne mondiale (FLM).