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Members of the WCC Worship Assembly Planning Committee. Photo: WCC

Prayer will be heartbeat of WCC 11th Assembly

As the Worship Assembly Planning Committee had its first meeting in Baden, Germany from 5-11 July, prayer was at the forefront for becoming the heartbeat of the World Council of Churches (WCC) 11th assembly in Karlsruhe in September 2021.

17 July 2019

Photo: Albin Hillert/World Council of Churches

WCC general secretary reflects on renewed bonds with IJCIC

The World Council of Churches (WCC) and the International Jewish Committee for Interreligious Consultations (IJCIC) met formally on 25-27 June in Paris. This meeting was held under the theme “The normalization of hatred: challenges for Jews and Christians today.” Below, WCC general secretary Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit reflects on how restored relations between the two groups transpired.

12 July 2019

Communiqué World Council of Churches [WCC] and the International Jewish Committee for Interreligious Consultations [IJCIC]

A Meeting of the
World Council of Churches [WCC]
and the International Jewish Committee for Interreligious Consultations [IJCIC]
“The normalization of hatred: challenges for Jews and Christians today”
25-27 June, 2019 Paris, France

28 June 2019

Kairos for Creation: Confessing Hope for the Earth - The Wuppertal Call

After 52 participants from 22 countries from different confessional and faith traditions gathered 16-19 June in Wuppertal, Germany, they have released "Kairos for Creation – Confessing Hope for the Earth”.

25 June 2019

WCC Programmes

Liturgical text

Concept note for 2019 World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel (WWPPI)

Each year during the week that includes the International Day of Peace (21 September), churches, related organizations, congregations, and people of faith are encouraged to participate in worship services, educational events, and acts of support for a just and sustainable peace for both Palestinians and Israelis.

06 June 2019

WCC Programmes

United Nations Habitat assembly convenes interfaith dialogues

Religious communities’ significant role in creating safer, sustainable and inclusive cities has been underlined at the United Nations Habitat Assembly in the Kenyan capital Nairobi.

29 May 2019

Sermon

Bringing Justice to Victory: Sermon by bishop Mary Ann Swenson

Sermon by bishop Mary Ann Swenson, Vice-moderator of the WCC Central Committee

27 May 2019

Executive committee

Lecture - Speech

Dr Agnes Abuom’s Welcome Remarks WCC Executive Committee, Geneva, 22-28 May 2019

Brothers and sisters, welcome to the Executive Committee meeting. It is a joy to see each one of you. A lot has happened both positive and not so good, since we last met at the stop in our pilgrimage together in Uppsala, Sweden; this stop for was a moment to learn and be exposed to the Swedish ecclesial landscape and we are grateful to the Church of Sweden for their support and solidarity.

22 May 2019

Executive committee

A mural on climate change is painted during one of the UN climate talks. Photo: Sean Hawkey/WCC

United Nations initiative highlights faith’s key role in environmental protection

As centres of change and strong stakeholders in achieving sustainable development, places of worship must set the example in adopting green infrastructure and energy, a new report says.
People trust the messages and actions disseminated and undertaken by faith-based organizations, according to the report.

16 May 2019

Jean Vanier, founder of "L'Arche". Photo: WCC

Jean Vanier chose relationships with intellectually disabled ahead of privilege

The headline for a newspaper letter extolling a man who lived what he espoused, engaging with shunned people often unable to effectively communicate verbally, said, "Jean Vanier was a living saint".

14 May 2019

Rev. Dr Jin Yang Kim (coordinator of the Pilgrim Teams for Justice and Peace at WCC) discussing the role and position of WCC towards racism, xenophobia and other related intolerable injustices. Photo: Rhoda Mphande/WCC

Emergency Assembly on the Crisis of Global Racism

Racism is a curse that continues to haunt the global community, with new forms constantly emerging. This curse brings us to the realisation that no country is free from racism and we cannot afford any attitude of pretence or denial that no further action is needed to focus on racial justice in order to re-establish human dignity and equal human rights on a global scale.

10 May 2019

Letter

Letter of condolence for passing of Rev. Robina Winbush

Letter of condolence by Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit, WCC general secretary, expressing deep sadness at ultimely passing of Rev. Robina Winbush.

26 March 2019

Rev. Robina Winbush introduces "the Arusha Call" during the final plenary of Conference on World Mission and Evangelism in Arusha, Tanzania in March 2018. Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC

WCC mourns loss of Rev. Robina Winbush with prayers, sadness

Rev. Robina Winbush, a World Council of Churches (WCC) Central and Executive Committee member known for her fierce advocacy for justice, died suddenly on 12 March.

13 March 2019

Commission on International Affairs

Lecture - Speech

Role of the ecumenical community for healing and reconciliation on the Korean Peninsula

Presented by Peter Prove at the International Seminar on the Ecumenical Diaconal Ministry of North/South Korea, 4-5 March 2019, Seoul

07 March 2019

The WCC Assembly Planning Committee gathered in Cyprus. Photo: Marianne Ejdersten/WCC

WCC planning committee: 11th Assembly in 2021 “Christ’s love moves the world to reconciliation and unity”

As it concluded its meeting in Cyprus, held from 9-16 January, the WCC Assembly Planning Committee released a report to the WCC Executive Committee detailing building blocks for the 11th WCC Assembly, to be held in Karlsruhe, Germany in 2021.

16 January 2019

What Does Mutual Accountability Mean for Christians and the Christian Life?

What Does Mutual Accountability Mean

for Christians and the Christian Life?

Olav Fykse Tveit

General Secretary, World Council of Churches

Centro Pro Unione, 15 November 2018

15 November 2018

Moderator of Central Committee

Dr Agnes Abuom: "Life in Fullness: Challenges and Prospects for Church/Mission"

"Life in Fullness: Challenges and Prospects for Church/Mission", acceptance address of Dr Agnes Abuom, moderator of the WCC Central Committee for award of Honorary Doctorate VID – Stavanger, 10-11-2018

13 November 2018

Blog post

Deepavali lights celebrate the victory of justice

The festival of lights called Deepavali (or Diwali) in India is deeply connected with the idea of hope, aspiration and abundance. Deepavali is the celebration of victory that is promised to a person who leads a morally responsible life. It is a victory of justice, represented by the oil lamps that cast away the darkness of oppression.

06 November 2018

Meera Baindur

Report

Report of the general secretary to the Executive Committee, November 2018

Report of the general secretary to the Executive Committee, November 2018.

04 November 2018