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Members of the ecumenical solidarity visit to Sudan

Ecumenical solidarity visit encourages cooperation between churches and people of Sudan

To accompany the churches and people of Sudan in the midst of significant changes and challenges in the country, a delegation of World Council of Churches (WCC) along with its ecumenical partners is undertaking an ecumenical solidarity visit to Sudan.

22 April 2022

News

Webinar offered time to reflect on Seven Weeks for Water

During a 12 April webinar, authors of the biblical reflections in this year’s “Seven Weeks for Water” Lenten campaign came together with church leaders to reflect on the campaign and draw inspiration for the coming year.

13 April 2022

Bible studies

Siete semanas por el agua 2022, semana 7: «Peregrinación por la justicia del agua en Europa», por la Prof. Dra. Isabel Apawo Phiri

La séptima y última reflexión de las Siete Semanas por el Agua 2022 de la Red Ecuménica del Agua del CMI fue escrita por la Prof. Dra. Isabel Apawo Phiri*. En la siguiente reflexión, ella, como coordinadora del personal de la Peregrinación de Justicia y Paz del CMI, hace un análisis exhaustivo de cómo la peregrinación del CMI y la peregrinación por la justicia del agua se interrelacionan, complementan y fortalecen mutuamente, en particular en Europa.

12 April 2022

Bible studies

Seven Weeks for Water 2022, week 7: “Pilgrimage of water justice in Europe,” by Prof. Dr Isabel Apawo Phiri

The seventh and final reflection of the Seven Weeks for Water 2022 of the WCC’s Ecumenical Water Network is written by Prof. Dr Isabel Apawo Phiri*. In the following reflection she, being the staff focal point of WCC’s Pilgrimage of Justice and Peace, makes a compelling analysis of how the WCC pilgrimage and the pilgrimage of water justice inter-relate, complement, and strengthen each other, with a particular reference to Europe.

11 April 2022

News

El CMI busca líderes que continúen el fuerte impulso por la unidad, la paz y la justicia

El Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) acepta para los puestos directivos las candidaturas de personas que quieran aprovechar el impulso creado por la comunidad mundial para dar continuidad a la labor que realiza en materia de unidad, justicia y paz.

31 March 2022

News

WCC seeks leaders to continue strong drive for unity, peace and justice

The World Council of Churches (WCC) is accepting applications for staff leadership positions from people who want to continue and build on the momentum of the global fellowship in its ongoing work for unity, justice and peace.

29 March 2022

News

Seven Weeks for Water campaign pre-launched with prayer service

At an online prayer service for staff held 28 February, the World Council of Churches (WCC) pre-launched the WCC Lenten campaign “Seven Weeks for Water.” Since 2008, the WCC – through its Lenten campaign – has been providing weekly theological reflections and other resources on water justice for the seven weeks of Lent. This year the focus of the campaign is on Europe.

28 February 2022

News

WCC central committee moderator: "we have moved together with human communities”

In her opening remarks at the World Council of Churches (WCC) central committee meeting on 9 February, Dr Agnes Abuom shared landmarks from the past eight years, acknowledged the losses during COVID-19, and celebrated the hope ahead for the WCC 11th Assembly in Karlsruhe, Germany.

10 February 2022

News

“Hemos avanzado unidos a comunidades humanas”, según la moderadora del Comité Central del CMI

En sus observaciones iniciales en la reunión del Comité Central del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) el 9 de febrero, la Dra. Agnes Abuom compartió hitos de los últimos ocho años, reconoció las pérdidas debidas a la COVID-19, y celebró la esperanza futura de cara a la 11ª Asamblea del CMI en Karlsruhe (Alemania).

10 February 2022

News

Screen capture from the World Council of Churches Central Committee meeting, taking place online.

WCC central committee to media: “the pandemic cannot keep us from having an assembly”

During a press conference held 9 February — the opening day of the World Council of Churches (WCC) central committee meeting — WCC leaders sent a clear message: the WCC 11th Assembly will move forward as planned.

10 February 2022

News

El Comité Central del CMI a los medios de comunicación: “La pandemia no nos puede impedir celebrar la Asamblea”

Durante la conferencia de prensa celebrada el 9 de febrero con motivo de la apertura de la reunión del Comité Central del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI), los dirigentes del CMI enviaron un mensaje claro: se seguirá adelante con la 11^a Asamblea del CMI, según lo planeado.

10 February 2022

Feature story

Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca and Dr Agnes Abuom outside the Ecumenical centre in Geneva

WCC leaders recall life-changing experiences from early days

At the end of a 9 February press conference — which followed a long day of videoconference meetings — Dr Agnes Abuom and Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauce fielded a surprise question: what first got them involved in the ecumenical movement?

10 February 2022

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Message

Moderator’s video message to the Central Committee

Script of the video message by the WCC central committee moderator Dr Agnes Abuom to the WCC central committee meeting, 9 February 2022.

09 February 2022

Moderator of Central Committee

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Report

Report of the Acting General Secretary to the WCC Central Committee meeting 2022

Report of the Acting General Secretary to the WCC Central Committee meeting, 9 February 2022

09 February 2022

General Secretary

Document

Message

Alocución de la Moderadora en la reunión del Comité Central del CMI, 2022

Alocución de la Moderadora en la reunión del Comité Central del CMI, 9 de febrero de 2022

09 February 2022

Moderator of Central Committee

Document

Report

Informe del Secretario General en funciones a la reunión del Comité Central del CMI, 2022

Informe del Secretario General en funciones a la reunión del Comité Central del CMI, 9 de febrero de 2022

09 February 2022

General Secretary

Media advisory

Panel at the press conference of the WCC central committee meeting 2021.

Invitación a los medios de comunicación a la rueda de prensa inaugural del Comité Central del CMI

Los medios de comunicación están invitados a la rueda de prensa de 45 minutos de duración que tendrá lugar el 9 de febrero, a las 17:30 horas (CET), con ocasión del inicio de la reunión del Comité Central del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI).

09 February 2022

Media advisory

Media invited to WCC central committee opening press conference

Media are invited to a 45-minute opening press conference on 9 February at 17:30 CET as the World Council of Churches (WCC) central committee begins its meeting.

08 February 2022

News

Members of the Ecumenical centre staff gathered at the chapel for prayer

Vacantes para puestos directivos en el CMI

En seguimiento a la decisión del Comité Ejecutivo durante su reunión de noviembre de 2021, el Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) publica tres vacantes para puestos directivos. Las vacantes incluyen los puestos de director/a de programa de Unidad y Misión, de director/a del programa de Testimonio Público y Diaconía y de director/a de la Comisión de Fe y Constitución del CMI.

27 January 2022

News

WCC posts job openings for leadership staff

Following the decision of the Executive Committee during its meeting of November 2021, the World Council of Churches (WCC) is posting the opening of three staff leadership positions. The openings include programme director for Unity and Mission, programme director for Public Witness and Diakonia, and director of the WCC Commission on Faith and Order.

27 January 2022