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Honoring a tradition in place since 1983, an Inter-Orthodox Pre-Assembly Consultation took place during which delegates from both Eastern and Oriental Orthodox churches met to reflect on the theme and sub-themes of the World Council of Churches (WCC) assembly.

The World Council of Churches and Globethics.net have co-published four new books on different facets of the Pilgrimage of Justice and Peace. Harvesting the insights from the Pilgrimage of Justice and Peace process and visits from the WCC 10th Assembly in Busan, this series focuses on a number of geographic and thematic areas.

The World Council of Churches has released new resources to help equip and discussion at the WCC 11th Assembly.

The World Council of Churches (WCC) has newly published an “Ecumenical International Youth Day Toolkit: Indigenous Youth and Land Rights Activism.” The book is designed to help people reflect, advocate, and pray about the challenges and learn more about the wisdom of Indigenous Peoples.

The Ecumenical Youth Gathering to be held on 27-30 August before the World Council of Churches (WCC) 11th Assembly in Karlsruhe, Germany, aims to bring together around 400 young people from various churches and ecumenical partners to discuss a common message. The event is designed to provide an opportunity for young people to participate in intergenerational dialogue and develop a more inclusive agenda for the movement.

La publicación “El amor de Cristo lleva al mundo a la reconciliación y la unidad: Una reflexión sobre el tema de la 11ª Asamblea del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias, Karlsruhe 2022” está ahora disponible en nueve idiomas.

Der ÖRK hat Übersetzungen der Publikation „Die Liebe Christi bewegt, versöhnt und eint die Welt. Gedanken zum Thema der 11. Vollversammlung des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen, Karlsruhe 2022“ in neun Sprachen veröffentlicht.

Neuf traductions de la publication « L’amour du Christ mène le monde à la réconciliation et à l’unité. Réflexion sur le thème de la 11^e Assemblée du Conseil œcuménique des Églises, Karlsruhe 2022 » sont désormais disponibles.

In 1895, student leaders from ten North American and European countries met at Vadstena Castle in Sweden to form the World Student Christian Federation (WSCF). Among its founders were John R. Mott (US), Karl Fries (Sweden), Martin Eckhoff (Norway), Luther D. Wishard (US), Johannes Siemsen (Germany), and J. Rutter Williamson (UK). The WSCF was the first international student organization and together with YMCA and YWCA, it is one of the oldest youth movements still in existence. 

Nine translations are now available for the publication “Christ’s Love Moves the World to Reconciliation and Unity: A reflection on the theme of the 11th Assembly of the World Council of Churches, Karlsruhe 2022.”

During a 26 June service, participants from all over the world celebrated the 127th anniversary of the World Student Christian Federation in an 18th-century baroque church, Sophienkirche in Berlin, Germany.

The 37th Word Student Christian Federation  (WSCF) General Assembly officially kicked off  in Berlin with the theme, "Rejoice in Hope" (Romans 12:12), and a sub-theme of "Young People, Journeying Together Toward Justice and Peace.” Over 100 movements from 94 countries will attend this year’s assembly along with senior friends, partners, and guests from 24 -30 June.

World Council of Churches (WCC) acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca shared greetings with the 37th Session of the World Student Christian Federation General Assembly, which will be held in Berlin from 23 June to 1 July.

La publicación conjunta del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) y ACT Alianza, que ofrece recursos para reforzar la capacidad diaconal de las iglesias e intensificar la cooperación con sus asociados ecuménicos, será presentada en línea el 9 de junio a las 15.00 horas (CET).

La publication conjointe du Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE) et de l’Alliance ACT propose des ressources pour renforcer les capacités des Églises dans le domaine de la diaconie et accroître la coopération avec leurs partenaires œcuméniques. Elle sera présentée en ligne le 9 juin à 15h 00 CET.

Die gemeinsame Publikation des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen (ÖRK) und von ACT Alliance, mit Materialien zur Stärkung der diakonischen Kapazitäten der Kirchen und für die Zusammenarbeit mit ihren ökumenischen Partnern, wird am 9. Juni um 15.00 Uhr MEZ online vorgestellt werden.