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A life-changing experience for some WCC stewards—find out why

Meet some of the dedicated, enthusiastic stewards at the World Council of Churches (WCC) central committee. They arent just the future of the ecumenical movement—they are the now!” From producing dramas, to leading prayers, from handling logistics, to communicating prophetic messages, their voices are at the heart of the WCC governing bodys meeting, taking place in Johannesburg, South Africa from 18-23 June. 

If you are a steward, “you will be absolutely out of your head”

Three communications stewards at the World Council of Churches (WCC) central committee meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa, became on-the-spot reporters, asking their fellow stewards some questions about their experiences at the meeting of the WCC convening body, and about how they see their wider role in the ecumenical movement. 

Members of WCC youth commission work group reflect on common Easter

The Theology and Spiritual Life Working Group of the Young People in the Ecumenical Movement Commission shared their insights on the celebration of a common Easter.

They expressed that the idea of finding a common date for Easter is about giving visible expression to the unity in which they already believe – that the resurrection of Christ is for all, and that people, across traditions and continents, are part of one body. 

Students in Bangladesh share challenges and stories with WCC

As World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay continued his visit in Bangladesh, on 12 April, he visited the National Council of Churches in Bangladesh offices in Dhaka, meeting with the general secretary Rev. David Das and staff members.

Globethics, WCC collaborate to create innovative learning environments

Prof. Dr Amélé Ekué is academic dean of the Geneva office of Globethics. She took time to reflect on how the collaboration  between the World Council of Churches (WCC) and Globethics works to create innovative learning environments that are values-driven toward more peaceful communities. She also reflects on the Global Ecumenical Theological Institute (GETI) 2025, which will take place 12-29 October during the Sixth World Conference on Faith and Order, near Alexandria, Egypt, under the theme Where now for visible unity?”

Bossey student studies theology through lens of environmental justice

Rev. Peter Adewale Adenekan, from Nigeria, is a master's student at the Ecumenical Institute at Bossey. He is focusing his research on the World Council of Churches (WCC) Commission on Climate Justice and Sustainable Development. He reflects on what led him on this unique scholarly path, and his hopes for change. 

Bossey students gear up for hands-on ecumenical work

From 17-18 February, four master’s students from the World Council of Churches (WCC) Ecumenical Institute at Bossey participated in a series of preparatory sessions ahead of their internships across various WCC departments.