Bishop Dr Heinrich Bedford-Strohm and H.E. Archbishop Dr Vicken Aykazian, moderator and vice moderator of the World Council of Churches (WCC) central committee, respectively, traveled to New York City on 3-4 April to deepen the WCC’s engagement with the United Nations.
Canadian churches—including the Anglican Church, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Evangelical Lutheran Church, Presbyterian Church, and United Church—prepared a report for Canada’s Universal Periodic Review.
The Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO), celebrated its 75th anniversary, held a webinar in New York City on 27 October entitled “UN-NGO Relations: Enhancing Multilateralism, Protecting NGO Access, Civic Space, and Democratic Discourse.”
World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof Dr Jerry Pillay extended condolences and expressed solidarity with the victims of a mass shooting in Jacksonville, Florida (USA).
Christians in New York City opened the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity on 18 January by participating in a worship service at the Interchurch Center, an office building that houses many church-related organizations and many others focused on intercultural and religious exchange. The service was infused with themes of justice and unity, both from a perspective of African-American history and the urging of Christians today to put their faith into action.
El Rev. Dr. Curtiss Paul DeYoung, codirector ejecutivo del Consejo de Iglesias de Minnesota, ayudó a formar el equipo de autores de los recursos de la Semana de Oración por la Unidad de los Cristianos de este año. A continuación, reflexiona sobre los retos y esperanzas que el equipo ha puesto sobre la mesa durante la composición del texto.
Pastor Dr. Curtiss Paul DeYoung, Co-Geschäftsführer des Rates der Kirchen von Minnesota, half das Team einzuberufen, das die Dokumentation für die diesjährige Gebetswoche für die Einheit der Christen vorbereitete. Im nachfolgenden Interview spricht er über die Herausforderungen und Hoffnungen, die die Gruppe während des Verfassens der Texte thematisierte.
Le pasteur Curtiss Paul DeYoung, codirecteur général du Conseil des Églises du Minnesota, aux États-Unis, a participé à la création d’une équipe d’auteurs et autrices chargée de rédiger les ressources de la Semaine de prière pour l’unité des chrétiens de cette année. Il revient sur les défis rencontrés et les espoirs partagés lors de la rédaction commune du texte.
Aa the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity opened on 18 January, the World Council of Churches staff and partners gathered in a spirit of unity to “Do good; seek justice,” the theme of this year’s special week.
Rev. Dr Curtiss Paul DeYoung, co-chief executive officer of the Minnesota Council of Churches, helped convene the team of authors for this year’s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity materials. Below, he reflects on the challenges and hopes the team brought to the table as they composed the text.
In a recent visit to the United States, a group of four laureates of the “National Human Rights Award in Colombia” engaged in meetings in Washington and New York City with government officials, diplomats, and United Nations (UN) representatives. They spoke of the deterioration of the peace process in the country and the importance of international solidarity.
Під час прес-брифінгу з журналістами 22 березня представники делегації Всесвітньої ради церков (ВРЦ) та ACT Alliance поділилися своїми враженнями від нещодавньої поїздки до Угорщини, Румунії та України, під час якої вони на власні очі переконалися у наявності критичної гуманітарної ситуації, а також в ефективній ролі церкви щодо подолання цієї кризи.
Во время пресс-брифинга 22 марта представители делегации Всемирного совета церквей (ВСЦ) и ACT Alliance поделились своими впечатлениями от увиденного во время недавней поездки в Венгрию, Румынию и Украину, где они смогли воочию убедиться в наличии критической гуманитарной ситуации, а также в эффективной роли церкви в преодолении этого кризиса.
Durante una rueda de prensa el 22 de marzo, una delegación del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) y de ACT Alianza compartió sus observaciones sobre su reciente viaje a Hungría, Rumanía y Ucrania, donde fueron testigos de primera mano de las urgentes necesidades humanitarias y la respuesta contundente de las iglesias.
Bei einer Presseinformation vom 22. März tauschte eine Delegation des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen (ÖRK) und von ACT Alliance Beobachtungen aus, die sie auf einer kürzlichen Reise nach Ungarn, Rumänien und in die Ukraine gemacht hatten. Dabei konnten sie sich sowohl über die dringlichen humanitären Bedürfnisse als auch über die solide Antwort der Kirchen persönlich einen Blick verschaffen.
À l’occasion d’une conférence de presse le 22 mars, une délégation du Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE) et de l’Alliance ACT a partagé ses observations après un récent voyage en Hongrie, en Roumanie et en Ukraine, où ses membres ont été personnellement témoins des besoins humanitaires urgents et de la réaction vigoureuse de l’Église.
During a 22 March press briefing, a delegation from the World Council of Churches (WCC) and ACT Alliance shared their observations from a recent trip to Hungary, Romania and Ukraine, where they witnessed firsthand both urgent humanitarian needs and a robust church response.
The World Council of Churches (WCC) supports a renewed call issued by interreligious leaders from the United States for the prison at Guantanamo Bay to be closed, and for justice for those being held.
When Rev. Lamont Anthony Wells, African Descent Lutheran Association national president, reflects on his experience as one of 18 participants from around the world to participate in the United Nations' Fellowship Programme for People of African Descent, he thinks of it as a unique opportunity to advocate for racial justice.
The Perkins School of Theology Alumni/ae Council selected Dr Evelyn L. Parker as the 2021 recipient of the Perkins Distinguished Alumnus/a Award. The award recognizes Perkins graduates who have demonstrated effectiveness and integrity in service to the church, continuing support for the goals of Perkins and Southern Methodist University, outstanding service to the community, and exemplary character.