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WCC observes Blessing of the Waters tradition with prayers for ongoing work

As the World Council of Churches (WCC) staff and partners gathered on 9 January, they observed the annual Blessing of the Waters, which according to Orthodox tradition celebrates the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River.

09 January 2023

WCC staff hold farewell prayer, and express deep thanks, for those moving on

On 29 November, World Council of Churches (WCC) staff held a farewell prayer for staff members who are retiring or moving on to serve elsewhere, including WCC acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca; WCC deputy general secretary Prof. Dr Isabel Apawo Phiri; interim deputy general secretary and Faith and Order director Rev. Dr Odair Pedroso Mateus; Rev. Dr Risto Jukko, director of the WCC Commission on World Mission and Evangelism; Diana Chabloz, assistant to the general secretary; and Marc Enzo Bellingoi, project assistant for the Assembly Office.

01 December 2022

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Young people “radically impatient” as climate talks continue

Radically impatient. This is a common sentiment among young people across different backgrounds and regions of the world, criticizing the ongoing inaction of many world leaders, people of power and influence, including the church, on the issue of the climate emergency.

10 November 2022

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African youth discovered positive ways to advance peace, good governance, and reform despite obstacles

The theme of African patriotism at the All Africa Youth Congress renewed the patriotic spirit of African youth. Through this theme, the African youth explored and reviewed the richness and beauty of culture in Africa, shared Magar Emmanuel Yayoune from Togo.

10 November 2022

Major African youth congress opens in Ghana

Rev. Dr Fidon Mwombeki, general secretary of the All Africa Conference of Churches, urged youth to work for the prosperity of Africa, as he reminded them that the continent was their future home.

02 November 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

Applications open for upcoming Young Adults Training for Religious Amity

Applications are open for a Young Adults Training for Religious Amity program (YATRA) to be held in October.

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

Reflections from GETI underscore friendship coupled with knowledge

Over 100 people including students, alumni, instructors, and guests from academic and theological institutions in Germany, Switzerland, and France gathered together to hear reflections as part of the Global Ecumenical Theological Institute (GETI) program culmination on 7 September during the World Council of Churches 11th Assembly in Karlsruhe.

13 September 2022

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Aspiring therapist opens his mind to different beliefs

"God made me inquisitive by nature,” said Tavis Tinsley, 27, a graduate student from the United States and theologian from the United Methodist Church.

13 September 2022

From hostility to hospitality: Closing prayers at Karlsruhe

“The audacity to love as Christ loves,” said the Rt. Rev. Joy Evelyn Abdul-Mohan, is “an imperative, not an option” for churches in today’s world. “When we have our agenda inclusive of all, for the benefit of all, then the cooperation and the commitment of all will be assured, and Christ’s audacious love will become more real to us.”

09 September 2022

Los estudios bíblicos aportan medios de aprender cómo nos mueve el amor de Cristo

Allí donde se congregan dos o más cristianos, con toda probabilidad, los encontrará en adoración o disfrutando de la comunión alrededor de la comida compartida. Reúna a unos miles de cristianos en un solo lugar e, indudablemente, los encontrará participando en un estudio bíblico.

07 September 2022

Bibelstudien bieten Wege zu lernen, wie Christus uns bewegt

Wo zwei oder drei Christinnen oder Christen versammelt sind, da findet man sie wahrscheinlich entweder bei einer Andacht oder dabei, wie sie ihre Gemeinschaft bei einem guten Essen feiern. Bring ein paar Tausend Christinnen und Christen zusammen, und man trifft sie sicher bei einer Bibelstudie an.

07 September 2022

Études bibliques: comprendre comment l’amour du Christ nous mène

Lorsque deux ou trois Chrétiennes et Chrétiens se retrouvent, c’est généralement au culte ou autour d’un repas fraternel. Mais lorsque plusieurs milliers de Chrétiennes et Chrétiens se rassemblent en un même endroit, il ne peut être question que d’une étude biblique.

07 September 2022

Bible studies bring ways to learn how Christ’s love moves us

Where two or three Christians are gathered, you will most likely find them in worship or enjoying fellowship over food. Gather a few thousand Christians in one place, and you will definitely find them engaged in a Bible study.

06 September 2022

Woman holding open Bible during the prayer

Las oraciones matutinas del sábado nos llaman a un movimiento por la verdad y la justicia

“Señor, ¿quién puede vivir en tu templo?” es la pregunta de Salmos 15 con la que comenzaron las oraciones matutinas pronunciadas el sábado, 3 de septiembre en el marco de la 11^a Asamblea del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) celebrada en Karlsruhe (Alemania).

04 September 2022