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Being Church Today in a World in Crisis - Romans 12: 1-2 and Ephesians 2: 6-10

A sermon by WCC general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay delivered at the Presbyterian-Reformed Church in Cuba, Havana, 17 December 2023.

19 December 2023

Homily of His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew

Homily of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at the Opening Prayer of the Central Committee of the World Council Of Churches, taking place on 21-27 June 2023 in Geneva, Switzerland.

21 June 2023

Central Committee

2023 Easter Prayer for Peace and Reunification on the Korean Peninsula

As tensions continue to rise on the Korean Peninsula, we, as Christians from the North and the South, come together in prayer. We ask for your grace and mercy through the resurrection of your son, Jesus Christ.

05 April 2023

Church at the Crossroads, sermon by Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay

Church at the Crossroads, sermon by Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, General Secretary of the World Council of Churches at the service of his installation as the ninth general secretary of the WCC in the chapel of the Ecumenical Centre Geneva, Switzerland, 17 February 2023.

17 February 2023

Sermon by Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay: “See, I make all things new”

Sermon of the World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay during a prayer service on 23 January, when the WCC staff and partners gathered to observe the sixth day of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

23 January 2023

Latin America Region Prayer UN International Day Against Racism March 21, 2022

10 March 2022

Africa Regional Prayer UN International Day Against Racism March 21, 2022

10 March 2022

Prayer by the Metropolitan of Zimbabwe and Angola, Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa

This prayer was also published as part of the publication Voices of Lament, Hope and Courage, available in English, French, German and Spanish.

28 July 2021

Prayer for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2021 in Brazil

Published by the National Council of Christian Churches of Brazil (CONIC)

11 May 2021

O Christ, our God, author of life and giver of peace, guide us so that we may walk in your ways of righteousness, and we may arrive at the heaven of life and salvation in peace, through your mercy. For you are our helper and our deliverer and to you is fitting glory, dominion and honour, now and for ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.

Morning Prayer for Monday, 26 April 2021

With the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle we pray for the churches and people of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia.

26 April 2021

O, Lord, who give unto each nation its place and time and mission: grant us the gift of unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace, that the ancient church, and all Christians of this land, each loyal to their confession, culture and nationality, may discover new forms of common Christian witness, and stand before the divided world as a united and humble fellowship. O Lord, who commanded your disciples to pray both for their neighbours and their enemies: give us such love for one another, that with one voice

Morning Prayer for Monday, 12 April 2021

This week in the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle, we pray with the people and churches of

Bulgaria, Hungary, and Romania.

Prayers were prepared in cooperation with the Lutheran World Federation.

12 April 2021

Almighty God, you are the way, the truth and the life. You know how few people walk with you in these times. There are few who emulate you, their head, in humility and silence, in poverty and purity, in diligence and patience. The path of Satan is open, and many are walking along it. Minister to your small flock, so that they do not become discouraged, but follow you along the narrow path until the end.

Morning Prayer for Monday, 29 March 2021

With the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle we pray for the churches and people of the Czech Republic, Poland and Slovakia.

29 March 2021

Week of Prayer over COVID-19, Day 4: Prayers for Healing

We remember the front-line, health care, and humanitarian workers around the world and the healing of bodies and minds and all of creation.

17 March 2021

Week of Prayer over COVID-19, Day 2: Prayers for Hurting & Suffering Communities

We remember the millions suffering from food insecurity, children and youth being trafficked and the 235 million people worldwide who need living assistance.

17 March 2021

COVID-19 prayers from the WCC fellowship

17 March 2021

Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit. Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC

Sermon at Ecumenical Centre morning prayer

Bishop Dr Olav Fykse Tveit, Church of Norway offered this reflection during the online morning prayer for Ecumenical Centre staff. This week in the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle, we pray with the people and churches of Denmark, Faroe Islands, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.

15 March 2021

Member church

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Day 1: Called by God: “You did not choose me but I chose you” (Jn 15:16a)

Sister Svenja's reflection for morning prayer on the first day of the Week of Prayer 2021

Sr Svenja Wichmann, from the Community of Grandchamp, delivered this reflection during the online morning prayer for staff of the WCC and sister organizations based at the Ecumenical Centre, on the first day of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2021.

18 January 2021

Ecumenical movement

Meditation by Fr Prof. Ioan Sauca on the great blessing of waters

Fr Prof. Ioan Sauca, Bossey Institute director and WCC deputy general secretary, on 13 January 2020 shared the meaning behind the service of “great blessing of waters”, which once a year celebrates the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River according to Orthodox tradition.

13 January 2020

WCC Programmes

The Two Brothers: A Sermon Hollywood United Methodist Church 31 March 2019 Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit, General Secretary

The Two Brothers:

A Sermon

Hollywood United Methodist Church

31 March 2019

Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit,

General Secretary

World Council of Churches

31 March 2019