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WCC budget takes into account possible reductions for 2010

As the World Council of Churches (WCC) prepares for a new general secretary in January 2010 and its 10th Assembly in 2013, it also faces some financial challenges because of reduced income from donors, member churches and fluctuations in exchange rates.

02 September 2009

Sermon

Statement of hope in a year of opportunity: seeking a nuclear-weapon-free world

01 September 2009

Mid-term review points to signs of growing ecumenical collaboration

At the third meeting of the Joint Consultative Commission (JCC) between Christian World Communions (CWCs) and the World Council of Churches (WCC), the agenda focused on a mid-term review of the work accomplished so far in this growing ecumenical partnership. The 14-member commission also looked toward continued collaboration in the future. Â

07 July 2009

Malethibela Lits'esane, one of many highland dwellers who had to make way for the dams, feels deceived by the authorities. Photo: Christian Johannessen/EWN Click here for high resolution

In the shadow of the dam, communities long for water

By Christian Johannessen (*)

09 June 2008

Report on the first meeting of the Continuation Committee

20 November 2007

WCC Programmes

WCC Annual Review 2006

Now available in electronic and printed format, the WCC Annual Review 2006 is an illustrated account of WCC programmes and activities over the year. The Annual Review also contains key information on WCC member churches, governing bodies, finances, publications and other resources.

25 April 2007

Projects Overview, Programme Plans 2007-2013

06 September 2006

Report of the Finance Committee (adopted)

06 September 2006

Assembly evaluation

06 September 2006

Background document

Programme plans 2007-2013 - Summary

06 September 2006

"Stay together, pray together and pay together!" Central committee adopts finance report

The continued financial stabilization of the Council was confirmed today as central committee approved its regular financial report and adopted a new budget for the WCC's reorganized programmatic activity.

04 September 2006

WCC Annual Review 2005

Now available in electronicÂ and printed format, the WCC Annual Review 2005 is an illustrated account of WCC programmes and activities over the year. The Annual Review also contains key information on WCC member churches, governing bodies, finances,Â publications and other resources.

06 June 2006

Report of the Finance Committee (as adopted)

23 February 2006

Report of the Finance Committee (revised)

22 February 2006

Lecture - Speech

Saving God's children from the scourge of war

Plenary on youth overcoming violence: Presentation by Olara A. Otunnu, president of the LBL Foundation for Children and former UN under-secretary-general and special representative for children and armed conflict.

18 February 2006

Report of the moderator

15 February 2006

Guidelines for the conduct of meetings of the WCC

These guidelines - covering the roles of moderators, delegates and participants; setting the agenda; making decisions by consensus and by formal vote; election process; language and other elements - apply to the Assembly and to meetings of all bodies of the WCC.

14 February 2006

Mid-term of the Ecumenical Decade to Overcome Violence 2001-2010

At the mid-point of the 2001-2010 Ecumenical Decade to Overcome Violence, this background document raises questions that may allow an interim assessment and points to the course that might be followed during the remaining five years of the Decade.

14 February 2006

Letter

Constitution & rules of the WCC (as submitted for approval to the Assembly)

The WCC's constitution identifies the basis for, and the principles of membership, the purposes and functions, authority, and organization of the Council. Its rules give precise guidance concerning the roles, responsibilities and structure of the Council's various governing bodies, officers, committees, staff and partner organizations, the role of public statements, and the conduct of meetings. The constitution and rules will be submitted to the Assembly for amendment.

14 February 2006