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Personalveränderungen im ÖRK stärken die globale Gemeinschaft

Der Ökumenische Rat der Kirchen (ÖRK) hat für 2024 neues Personal eingestellt und eine Direktorin und zwei Direktoren für seine neuen Kommissionen ernannt. ÖRK-Generalsekretär Pastor Prof. Dr. Jerry Pillay begrüßte sie herzlich zur Aufnahme ihrer Tätigkeit in ihrem jeweiligen Wirkungsbereich.

New WCC appointments reflect strong global fellowship

The World Council of Churches (WCC) has made new staff appointments during 2024, including three new commission directors. WCC general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay warmly greeted them as they began to serve in their particular ministries.

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.” 

Chateau de Bossey thriving as lives are transformed

The World Council of Churches (WCC) Ecumenical Institute at Bossey was inaugurated in 1946 at the scenic Château de Bossey—and its thriving in unprecedented ways today. It draws not only students but families, theologians, and vacationers who visit the Hotel & Conference Center for many different reasons.