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Young Black Europeans: “common witness has an open ear”

The World Council of Churches (WCC) Commission for World Mission and Evangelism and Programme for Overcoming Racism, Xenophobia, and Related Discrimination hosted a meeting of young Black European Christians.

30 November 2023

WCC webinar: “Decolonizing beauty: mission, gender, racism, and health in the skin-whitening pandemic.”

04 December 2023

A webinar on 4 December will focus on “Decolonizing beauty: mission, gender, racism, and health in the skin-whitening pandemic.”

Online

Interview

Rev. Dr Peter Cruchley: God’s mission is “overflowing love into our lives and world”

In a video interview, Rev. Dr Peter Cruchley, director of the World Council of Churches Commission on World Mission and Evangelism (CWME), reflects on what mission and evangelism mean, the structure of the commission, and the vision for its work.

28 September 2023

Interview

ACT Alliance general secretary: “equity is not negotiable”

As the 78th session of the UN General Assembly and the first-ever Climate Action Summit were held in New York City in September, ACT Alliance general secretary Rudelmar Bueno de Faria reflected on the importance of the World Council of Churches (WCC) and the ecumenical movement in creating a more sustainable and equitable world.

26 September 2023

Group photo of the workshop participants

Seminar in Portugal, “Making the last FIRST,” widens perspectives on decolonization

The World Council of Churches (WCC) Commission on World Mission and Evangelism, in partnership with the Portuguese Council of Churches, hosted a seminar in Lisbon, Portugal, on 5-9 June entitled “Making the last FIRST,” relating this theme to decolonization.

16 June 2023

Street market in Malawi, Photo: Paul Jeffrey/ Life on Earth Pictures

WCC Webinar on Africa day: “Exploring the nexus between racism, xenophobia and the AfCTA, and AU free movement protocol”

25 May 2023

An online meeting planned for 25 May, titled “Exploring the nexus between racism, xenophobia and the AfCTA, and AU free movement protocol,” will mark Africa Day.

Online

Webinar explores obstacles, opportunities, and strategies to combat racism

A World Council of Churches webinar on 25 April explored obstacles, opportunities, and strategies to combat racism, xenophobia, and racial discrimination in the church and in the world. Speakers led an exploration of overcoming obstacles in order to continue the quest for racial justice.

04 May 2023

Banana production at the São Pedro quilombo in São Paulo state, quilombos are remote hinterland settlements in Brazil set up by escaped slaves of African origin, Photo: Sean Hawkey/Life on Earth Pictures

Webinar: International Day for the remembrance of victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade – focus on Europe

05 May 2023

A 5 May webinar will remember the victims of slavery and the transatlantic slave trade, this time with a focus on Europe.

Online

Students marching against racism, Sweden

Webinar: International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination “Obstacles, Opportunities and Strategies!”

25 April 2023

A webinar on 25 April will explore obstacles, opportunities, and strategies to combat racism, xenophobia and racial discrimination in the church and in the world.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RhjAAuPwRvqYhi3LwzciLg

Interview

Rev. Dr Kenneth Mtata: “God summons us to take action that is hope giving”

Below, Rev. Dr Kenneth Mtata, World Council of Churches (WCC) director of Public Witness and Diakonia, reflects on the relevance of ecumenical diakonia and public witness today.

16 March 2023

Blog post

Reflections on COP27

A reflection on my fist day at COP27 – a perspective from a young Sami Christian from Norway.

17 November 2022

Kristoffer Strand

Migrants in Argentina find listening ears and open hearts

Located in the Flores neighborhood of the City of Buenos Aires, for almost 50 years the Argentine Commission for Refugees and Migrants has carried out committed work in favor of migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers.

04 November 2022

Blog post

On the ambiguities of border and our quest for unity today

In the world today, border is far from a neutral or natural notion. Depending on the context of interpretation, it evokes different thoughts and emotions. For some, it may recall an expensive wall of xenophobia. For others, it could mean a gateway to safety and refuge, or the relentless defense against hostile aggressors. As we ponder the theme “Christ’s love (re)moves borders,” we shall begin by asking: What are borders? At a time when world powers are trying to change borders by force, what does it mean for Christ’s love to (re)move borders? And, ultimately, how do we discern between ideological pacifism and true unity?

28 July 2022

Suk-Yi Pang

Blog post

Borders and Migrants

On 20 May 2022, a group of us, 14 pilgrims from different parts of the world (Kenya, Brussels, Germany, Hong Kong, Philippines, Poland, Rome, Korea, Canada, Fiji, Australia, London, Scotland, and Geneva—a very diverse group) gathered in Palermo, Italy for a Pilgrim Team Visit on the theme of migration.

24 June 2022

Rev. Dr Seforosa Carroll

Делегация ВСЦ–ACT посетила Россию, чтобы узнать о помощи церкви беженцам из Украины

После посещения Украины и граничащих с ней Венгрии и Румынии в середине марта 22–26 мая делегация Всемирного совета церквей (ВСЦ) и ACT Alliance прибыла с визитом в российско-украинскую пограничную зону возле Ростова-на-Дону.

07 June 2022

Делегація ВРЦ–ACT відвідує Росію, ознайомлюючись з діями церкви у відповідь на прибуття біженців з України

Відвідавши в середині березня Україну та сусідні Угорщину й Румунію, делегація Всесвітньої Ради Церков (ВРЦ) та ACT Alliance 22–26 травня перебувала в прикордонному з Україною районі Росії поблизу Ростова-на-Дону.

07 June 2022

Una delegación del CMI y ACT visita Rusia y es testigo de la respuesta de las iglesias ante la situación de los refugiados de Ucrania

Tras una visita a mediados de marzo a Ucrania y a los países fronterizos de Hungría y Rumanía, una delegación del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) y de ACT Alianza visitó la zona fronteriza ruso-ucraniana cercana a Rostov del Don del 22 al 26 de mayo.

07 June 2022

ÖRK-ACT-Delegation besucht Russland und informiert sich über die Unterstützung der Kirche für Geflüchtete aus der Ukraine

Im Anschluss an einen Besuch in der Ukraine und der angrenzenden Staaten Ungarn und Rumänien Mitte März hat eine Delegation des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen (ÖRK) und des ACT-Bündnisses vom 22. bis zum 26. Mai das russisch-ukrainische Grenzgebiet im Umkreis der Stadt Rostow am Don besucht.

07 June 2022