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The Ecumenical Review explores emerging issues within the ecumenical movement and the potential and reality of Christian cooperation in faith and action. Founded at the same time as the World Council of Churches in 1948, it focuses on themes of current importance to the movement for Christian unity

01 January 1970

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Opening celebration of the WCC’s Global Ecumenical Theological Institute in Arusha, Tanzania

Commission on Education and Ecumenical Formation

WCC's primary advisory body for education, ecumenical formation and faith nurture.

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During the WCC Central committee meeting in 2018

WCC Archives and Library

The WCC Archives and Library form the institutional and historical memory of the World Council of Churches and the modern ecumenical movement. They ensure for future generations a long-term access to this unique and invaluable documentary resource and ecumenical heritage, while furthering ecumenical research and education locally and globally.

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Abstract stained glass windows run along the exterior walls of the Ecumenical Chapel, Ecumenical Centre, Geneva, Photo: Nikos Kosmidis/WCC

Faith and Order Commission

"Theologians from diverse church traditions and cultural backgrounds collaborate to explore theological issues, assisting the fellowship of churches to overcome divisions and grow in unity."

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The Ecumenical Institute Bossey

The Ecumenical Institute at Château de Bossey is a unique place for ecumenical education – part of the World Council of Churches, attached to the University of Geneva.