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WCC and partners to host seminar in Assisi on Feast of Creation

The World Council of Churches (WCC), with the Laudato Si’ Movement and other partners, will cohost a seminar in Assisi, Italy, on 15-16 March. Entitled "The Feast of Creation and the Mystery of Creation: Ecumenism, Theology, Liturgy, and Signs of the Times in Dialogue,” the event aims to deepen the collective understanding and appreciation of the Feast of Creation, observed on 1 September.

21 February 2024

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WCC urges World Economic Forum to consider longer-term good of all people

As the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting commenced in Davos beginning 15 January, World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay urged the gathering to renew its commitment to multilateral cooperation for the longer-term good of all people.

The forum is convening under the theme “Rebuilding Trust.”

15 January 2024

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Indigenous youth advocate Julia Rensberg paves the way for climate resilience at COP28 Faith Pavilion

Julia Rensberg, a passionate advocate for youth and Indigenous Sami communities from the Church of Sweden, took centre stage at the Faith Pavilion's side event on “Interfaith Youth Dialogue on Climate Justice, Promoting Resilience and Hope.”

03 December 2023

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WCC Eco School releases declaration calling for climate justice, transition to green energy

The World Council of Churches (WCC) Eco School released a declaration calling for climate justice and a transition to green energy, among other actions.

01 December 2023

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WCC Eco-School begins in Crete

Fifteen young people from 10 countries across Europe and North America are taking part of the World Council of Churches (WCC) Eco-School at the Orthodox Academy of Crete, Greece, 11-18 November, exploring water, food, and climate justice.

15 November 2023

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WCC reflects on climate justice during Indian-German theological gathering

Dinesh Suna, coordinator of the World Council of Churches Ecumenical Water Network, contributed a paper to a gathering, “Indian-German Theologians Meet: Mission from Post-Colonial Perspective,” held from 4-7 September in Breklum, Germany.

11 September 2023

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At European Christian Environmental Network Assembly, Rev. Dr Kenneth Mtata reflects on climate justice

World Council of Churches (WCC) progamme director for Public Witness and Diakonia Rev. Dr Kenneth Mtata spoke at the European Christian Environmental Network Assembly, currently convening in Roskilde, Denmark.

01 September 2023

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WCC holds Norway in prayer and concern in wake of powerful storm

The World Council of Churches (WCC) is holding Norway in prayer and concern after the nation was struck by the most powerful storm in a generation.

16 August 2023

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WCC, Right Livelihood Foundation exchange insights into response to climate emergency

During a meeting on 28 October, the World Council of Churches (WCC) and Right Livelihood exchanged dialogue and ideas on response to the climate emergency and other initiatives.

04 November 2022

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El CMI se une al Foro Social 2022 para destacar que el agua es un don de Dios, un bien común y un derecho humano fundamental

Los días 3 y 4 de noviembre se celebrará en el Palacio de las Naciones de Ginebra (Suiza) una conferencia centrada en el agua para los derechos humanos y el desarrollo sostenible.

02 November 2022

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ÖRK nimmt am „2022 Social Forum“ teil, um zu betonen, dass Wasser eine Gabe Gottes ist, ein Gemeingut und ein fundamentales Menschenrecht

Eine Konferenz mit Schwerpunkt auf Wasser für Menschenrechte und nachhaltige Entwicklung wird vom 3. bis 4. November im Palast der Nationen in Genf und online stattfinden

02 November 2022

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Le COE participe au Forum social 2022 pour rappeler que l’eau est un don de Dieu, un bien commun et un droit humain fondamental

Une conférence dédiée à l’eau au service des droits humains et du développement durable se tiendra les 3 et 4 novembre au Palais des Nations à Genève, en Suisse, et en ligne.

02 November 2022

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WCC conference focuses on life changing ecological theology and environmental ethics to avert climate crisis

Co-organized by the World Council of Churches (WCC) and the Institute of Theology and Ecology at the Orthodox Academy of Crete, the 7th international conference on Ecological Theology and Environmental Ethics (ECOTHEE-2022) held 27-29 October in Kolympari, Crete reflected on life changing ecological theology and environmental ethics to avert climate crisis.

31 October 2022

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WCC joins 2022 Social Forum to emphasize that water is a gift from God, a common good and a fundamental human right

A conference focusing on water for human rights and sustainable development will be held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland and online on 3-4 November.

27 October 2022

El amor de Cristo elimina las fronteras: el Instituto Teológico Ecuménico Mundial 2022 en imágenes

El GETI 2022, la tercera iteración mundial del Instituto Teológico Ecuménico Mundial (GETI, por su sigla en inglés), reunió a unos cien jóvenes teólogos de todo el mundo durante seis semanas de intenso intercambio y aprendizaje ecuménico. Las primeras cuatro semanas tuvieron lugar en línea, y las dos últimas, de forma presencial, durante la 11ª Asamblea del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) en Karlsruhe (Alemania).

15 September 2022

Die Liebe Christi bewegt und beseitigt Grenzen – Globales Ökumenisches Theologie-Institut 2022 in Bildern

GETI 2022, die dritte Ausgabe des Globalen Ökumenischen Theologie-Instituts, versammelte rund 100 junge Theologinnen und Theologen aus der ganzen Welt für sechs Wochen intensiven ökumenischen Austauschs und Lernens, angefangen mit vier Wochen online, gefolgt von zwei Wochen mit persönlicher Präsenz vor Ort. Parallel dazu versammelte sich der Ökumenische Rat der Kirchen (ÖRK) für seine 11. Vollversammlung in Karlsruhe, Deutschland.

15 September 2022

L’amour du Christ déplace et supprime les frontières – Photos de l’Institut mondial de théologie œcuménique (GETI) 2022

L’Institut mondial de théologie œcuménique (GETI) 2022, qui constitue le troisième évènement de formation théologique œcuménique mondial, a réuni une centaine de jeunes théologiens et théologiennes du monde entier pendant six semaines de partage et d’apprentissage œcuméniques intenses. Il s’est déroulé en deux phases: une première phase en ligne pendant quatre semaines, puis une phase en présentiel pendant deux semaines, dans le cadre de la 11e Assemblée du Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE) qui s’est déroulée à Karlsruhe, en Allemagne.

15 September 2022

Christ’s Love (Re)moves Borders – GETI 2022 in images

GETI 2022, the third global iteration of a Global Ecumenical Theological Institute, brought together some 100 young theologians from across the globe for six weeks of intense ecumenical sharing and learning – first online for four weeks and then for two weeks in person onsite – as the World Council of Churches (WCC) recently gathered for its 11^th assembly in Karlsruhe, Germany.

13 September 2022

“Living Planet” statement from WCC 11th Assembly seeks a just and sustainable global community

A statement from the World Council of Churches 11th Assembly, “The Living Planet: seeking a just and sustainable global community,” raises an increasingly urgent voice of concern and demand for action.

08 September 2022

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La primera sesión plenaria temática de la Asamblea afirma el amor de Dios en toda la creación

Los delegados de la 11ª Asamblea del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) participaron en la primera sesión plenaria temática, “El propósito del amor de Dios para toda la creación: reconciliación y unidad”, que comenzó con los sonidos de la naturaleza resonando a través de los altavoces, el 1 de septiembre, el primer día del Tiempo para la Creación.

03 September 2022