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A webinar, “Nicaea and the Peace Witness of the Church,” held 15 July, featured a panel discussion exploring the significance and emergence of the Nicene Creed from a Mennonite/Anabaptist perspective, and how this influences the peace witness of the church.

The World Communion of Reformed Churches held a 150th anniversary service on 12 July at the American International Church in London. The event was hosted by the United Reformed Church. 

The World Council of Churches (WCC) shared greetings with the General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) USA, commending the church’s service and dedication. 

World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay delivered a lecture entitled “Signs of Wholeness in Our Fragmented World” at the General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) on 13 July. 

Rev. Merlyn Hyde Riley, vice moderator of the World Council of Churches (WCC) central committee, on behalf of WCC general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, shared a message with the quinquennial congress of the Baptist World Alliance, convening in Brisbane, Australia, 7-12 July, under the theme “Living the Good News.”

In a letter, World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay expressed gratitude for the service of Susan C. Johnson, national bishop, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada. 

The Latin American and Caribbean Nicaea 1700 Years conference took place in Guatemala City 1-3 July. Faith, unity, and hope is the theme that brought together more than 80 people from 15 countries across the continent.

During a service of reflection on the 80th anniversary of Christian Aid, held at Westminster Abbey on 12 June, World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay offered a sermon on “Hope: God’s Life-Line.”

The National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA brought church leaders, ecumenical and interfaith partners, UN representatives, and advocates for justice and peace together for its Impact Week 2025 in New York City. 

The World Council of Churches (WCC) Faith and Order Commission, in collaboration with Christian World Communions, will host a webinar titled “Unity of the Church: Anglican Perspectives and Ecumenical Responses” on 16 June.

The Lutheran World Federation Council will gather in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 11-16 June under the theme “Be my witnesses.” 

The World Council of Churches (WCC) is mourning the death of Rev. Dr Elizabeth S. Tapia, former professor of mission and contextual theology at the WCC Ecumenical Institute at Bossey from 2002-2005.