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Globales Christliches Forum will sich „für die Wiederherstellung der Welt einsetzen“

Zum Abschluss des Globalen Christlichen Forums in Ghana veröffentlichten die Teilnehmenden am 19. April eine Botschaft, die sich damit befasste, unsere „Wir“- und „Sie“-Haltungen zu überwinden und zu zeigen, wie wir inspiriert werden können, uns gemeinsam für die Wiederherstellung der Welt einzusetzen.

25 April 2024

Nous allons «agir pour restaurer le monde», révèle le message du Forum chrétien mondial

Le Forum chrétien mondial s’est achevé le 19 avril au Ghana avec la publication d’un message dans lequel il est question de passer outre la dichotomie du «nous» et «eux» et d’analyser ce qui peut nous inciter à agir pour restaurer le monde.

25 April 2024

Publication

Cover of booklet: Guide for Churches on the Prevention of Obstetric Fistula shows a group of women from the Freedom from Fistula Foundation in Toamasina, Madagascar, following their repair surgeries.

Tari-dalana hoan’ny fiangonana momba ny fisorohana ny Mamany Lava

WCC Human Rights programme

This guide aims to raise awareness in churches and church communities of the catastrophic condition of obstetric fistula—a childbirth injury usually caused by prolonged, obstructed labour without timely medical intervention. Obstetric fistula can have devastating physical, emotional, and economic consequences for women and can even result in permanent disability.

It introduces readers to obstetric fistula and explains why churches need to be concerned. It discusses how churches can help prevent the condition from occurring in the women in their congregations and local communities. It also offers practical and emotional support and encouragement to those who are suffering with obstetric fistula. Finally, this guide outlines the advocacy work being done and suggests some actions churches can take.

Available for download in English, Portuguese, and Malagasy.

23 April 2024

Global Christian Forum shares message that we will “act for the restoration of the world”

As the Global Christian Forum closed in Ghana on 19 April, the gathering shared a message focusing on moving beyond a posture of “us” and “them,” and on how we can be inspired to act together for the restoration of the world.

22 April 2024

”From a place of brokenness to a place of healing and reconciliation” – the Global Christian Forum 25 years in

The Global Christian Forum, with its fourth global gathering underway in Ghana, is marking its 25^thanniversary at a time when the world is in dire need of justice, reconciliation, and unity.

19 April 2024

Statement: public statement

WCC General Recommendations for UN PFPAD Third Session (16-19 April 2024)

The World Council of Churches (WCC), a global fellowship of 352 churches representing more than half a billion Christians from around the world, has been deeply involved in the work of the United Nations from as early as 1946 through its Commission of the Churches on International Affairs (CCIA). The WCC is a platform for common action by churches on issues that negate or threaten the dignity of all people.

18 April 2024

El secretario general del CMI subraya la ”vocación compartida de participar en la misión profética de Cristo” al inaugurarse el Foro Cristiano Mundial

Las personas que participaron en el Foro Cristiano Mundial escucharon las palabras del secretario general del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI), Rev. Prof. Dr. Jerry Pillay, en la jornada inaugural de su cuarto encuentro mundial, celebrado esta semana en Accra (Ghana), bajo el tema “para que el mundo conozca”.

18 April 2024

Eröffnung Globales Christliches Forum: ÖRK-Generalsekretär betont „gemeinsame Berufung, an der prophetischen Mission Christi teilzunehmen“

Am Eröffnungstag des vierten Treffens des Globalen Christlichen Forums, das diese Woche in Accra, Ghana, unter dem Thema „Auf dass die Welt erkenne“ stattfindet, hörten die Teilnehmenden die Worte des Generalsekretärs des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen (ÖRK), Pastor Prof. Dr. Jerry Pillay.

18 April 2024

Le secrétaire général du COE souligne «la vocation partagée à prendre part à la mission prophétique du Christ» lors de l’ouverture du Forum chrétien mondial

Le secrétaire général du Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE), le pasteur Jerry Pillay, s’est adressé aux participant-e-s du Forum chrétien mondial à l’occasion de sa quatrième édition qui se déroule cette semaine à Accra, au Ghana, sur le thème «Que le monde puisse connaître».

18 April 2024

Message

WCC greetings to the 4th Global Gathering of the Global Christian Forum in Accra, Ghana

Greetings to the 4th Global Gathering of the Global Christian Forum in Accra, Ghana by Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, general secretary of the World Council of Churches.

17 April 2024

General Secretary

WCC general secretary underlines “shared vocation to participate in the prophetic mission of Christ” as Global Christian Forum opens

People attending the Global Christian Forum heard the words of World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay on the opening day of its fourth global gathering, held this week in Accra, Ghana, under the theme "That the World May Know.”

17 April 2024

Publication

Book cover with candle, building blocks and glass bowl

Christ’s Love (Re)moves Borders

Reflections from GETI 2022

The Global Ecumenical Theological Institute (GETI) of 2022 was an intercultural, short-term, academic study and exposure programme. It was a six-week blended learning experience - four weeks online and two weeks in residence alongside the 11th WCC Assembly in Karlsruhe, Germany, from 28 August to 8 September 2022. The programme was designed to explore the theme, “Christ’s Love (Re)moves Borders”.

The tapestry that ensues in this volume brings together the keynote contributions of plenary speakers with the interventions and perspectives of GETI 2022 students in an intergenerational and interdisciplinary theological discussion grounded in scripture and in Christ’s love.

11 April 2024

Blog post

World Day of Health and the Veneration of the Holy Cross: two celebrations with significant meaning

This year, the World Day of Health, which is celebrated annually on 7 April, falls on the third Sunday of Great Lent in the Orthodox Church that is dedicated to the Veneration of the Holy Cross.

11 April 2024

Rev. Dr Stavros Kofinas

A global outlook from different angles

In a world of diversities and different contexts, the worldwide Christian fellowship represents unity in faith across national borders, cultural traditions, and ethnic backgrounds. Understanding the challenges that current developments in different parts of world pose to the ecumenical movement is vital for communicating its message of unity, justice, and peace effectively.

10 April 2024

Letter

WCC general secretary letter to the Presbyterian Church in Taiwan

World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay extended condolences to the Presbyterian Church in Taiwan and those who lost loved ones and invited prayer and support for the people of Taiwan in the wake of the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Taiwan on 3 April.

05 April 2024

General Secretary

Orações para o Dia Mundial da Saúde 7 de abril de 2024

Com o Ciclo de Orações Ecumênicas, oramos pelos povos e igrejas da Romênia, Hungria e Bulgária.

O Dia Mundial da Saúde é comemorado em 7 de abril, quando a Organização Mundial de Saúde completa seu 76º aniversário. Neste ano, o tema é “Minha Saúde, Meu Direito”, que nos convida à defesa do acesso equitativo a serviços de saúde e ao trabalho direcionado a um mundo mais saudável e inclusivo.

04 April 2024

Oración por el Día Mundial de la Salud Domingo, 7 de abril de 2024

Con el Ciclo Ecuménico de Oración, oramos por los pueblos y las iglesias de Rumanía, Hungría y Bulgaria.

El Día Mundial de la Salud es el 7 de abril, fecha en que la Organización Mundial de la Salud conmemora su 76.º aniversario. Este año el tema es "Mi salud, mi derecho", que nos recuerda que debemos abogar por un acceso equitativo a los servicios de salud y trabajar por un mundo más sano e inclusivo.

04 April 2024

Prière pour la Journée mondiale de la santé Dimanche 7 avril 2024

Dans le cadre du cycle de prière œcuménique, nous prions pour les peuples et les Églises de Roumanie, de Hongrie et de Bulgarie.

La Journée mondiale de la santé a lieu le 7 avril, date à laquelle l’Organisation mondiale de la Santé célèbre son 76^e anniversaire. Cette année, le thème est «Ma santé, mon droit», ce qui nous rappelle qu’il faut plaider en faveur d’un accès équitable aux services de santé et œuvrer pour un monde plus sain et plus inclusif.

04 April 2024

World Health Day Prayer Sunday 7 April 2024

With the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle, we pray for the people and churches of Romania, Hungary and Bulgaria.

World Health Day is April 7 when the World Health Organization commemorates its 76th anniversary. This year the theme is 'My Health, My Right, which reminds us to advocate for equitable access to health services and work towards a healthier, more inclusive world.

04 April 2024