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Odair Pedroso Mateus

Teología ecuménica en la capilla, el aula y la oficina: Odair Pedroso Mateus reflexiona sobre su trabajo para el CMI

El Rev. Dr. Odair Pedroso Mateus comenzó a impartir clases en el Instituto Ecuménico de Bossey en 2004 y empezó a trabajar en el Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) en 2007. En estos últimos tiempos, ha sido secretario general adjunto en funciones del CMI y director de Fe y Constitución. A continuación, reflexiona sobre sus mejores recuerdos, sus logros y sus esperanzas.

13 February 2023
Interview
Odair Pedroso Mateus

Ökumenische Theologie in der Kapelle, im Hörsaal und im Büro: Odair Pedroso Mateus schaut auf seine Zeit beim ÖRK zurück

Pastor Dr. Odair Pedroso Mateus nahm seine Lehrtätigkeit am Ökumenischen Institut in Bossey im Jahre 2004 auf und gehört seit 2007 zum Ökumenischen Rat der Kirchen (ÖRK). Eine Zeit lang übernahm er die Aufgabe des kommissarischen stellvertretenden Generalsekretärs des ÖRK und leitete die Kommission für Glauben und Kirchenverfassung. In unserem Gespräch berichtet er über seine liebsten Erinnerungen, seine Erfolge und seine Hoffnungen.

13 February 2023
Interview
Odair Pedroso Mateus

Théologie œcuménique à la chapelle, en classe et au bureau: entretien avec Odair Pedroso Mateus

Le Pasteur Odair Pedroso Mateus a commencé à enseigner à l’Institut œcuménique de Bossey en 2004 et a rejoint le Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE) en 2007. Récemment, il a été secrétaire général adjoint par intérim du COE et directeur de Foi et constitution. Il se livre pour nous à une réflexion sur ses meilleurs souvenirs, ses accomplissements et ses espoirs.

13 February 2023
Interview
Janine Marja Schneider

Tapestry artist Janine Marja Schneider sews regret, hope, and love into “Waterfall of Solidarity and Resistance”

As Brazilian artist Janine Marja Schneider pieces together the “Waterfall of Solidarity and Resistance” tapestry, she brings mixed emotions to her endeavors. On one hand, she’s inspired to bring the stories of women from around the world to life on the colorful blocks that cascade downward like liquid. On the other hand, with every stitch, she more deeply absorbs what brings these women together: it’s what they’ve survived.

04 August 2022
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Two volunteers prepare meals for homeless people in Porto Alegre, Brazil. 

Hoping against hope

The same week Brazil reached half a million deaths by COVID-19, my parents got the first dose of the vaccine. On my way to work, I pass through a vaccination post full of people, and through a cemetery full of grief. The past year and few months were a mix of fear, indignation and anger for me. But also a time where I saw generosity and hope bloom.

30 June 2021
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hospital corridor

An exercise in hoping

I’m writing this text exactly one year after Brazil declared quarantine, on 16 March. Last year we went into quarantine thinking it would only be two weeks at home, and maybe a few months of wearing masks and sanitizing our hands. I’m the first to confess that I’ve underestimated the virus. However, we all know that is not how it went. Month after month went by - the internet joked about how could it possibly be August already, when last week was March?

29 March 2021