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Voice of churches vital during UN women’s rights talks

As the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68) drew to a close, a look back shows that, this year, the World Council of Churches (WCC), through its Ecumenical Office to the United Nations, brought many voices to the table to speak on gender equality, women's rights, and empowerment. 

WCC brings voice of communities to Commission on the Status of Women

How do we end exclusion, racism, economic injustice? Voices from across the world brought stories—and solutions—via online events hosted by the World Council of Churches (WCC) in conjunction with the Commission on the Status of Women, the UNs largest annual gathering on gender equality and women's empowerment.

Seven Weeks for Water 2024, final refection: "Groaning earth needs resurrection through 'water of life'"

The last reflection of the Seven Weeks for Water 2024 series of the WCC Ecumenical Water Network is jointly written by Rev. Audra Hudson Stone and Jacob Stone. They argue that natural disasters are not natural anymore; rather, they are human-induced. These disasters are the groaning of the earth, which is drawing our attention to mend our ways. The Stones are hopeful that, as Jesus rose from the shackles of death, the mother earth, too, will rise from its despair, suffering, and death through the water of life”—Jesus Christ. To that end, we need to facilitate and practice resurrection” of the earth!

“Feast of Creation” seminar explores and inspires toward global ecological transformation

The World Council of Churches (WCC) cosponsored with Laudato Si Research Institute and the World Communion of Reformed Churches, Lutheran World Federation, Anglican Communion, and World Methodist Council an international seminar on “The Feast of Creation and the Mystery of Creation: Ecumenism, Theology, Liturgy, and Signs of the Times in Dialogue,” from 14-16 March at Laudato Si’ Center of Assisi and Pro Civitate Christiana, in Italy.

Tres comisiones del CMI clausuran una reunión histórica con esperanza en su futura labor

Las tres comisiones del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias —la Comisión de las Iglesias para Asuntos Internacionales, la Comisión para la Salud y la Sanación, y la Comisión sobre Justicia Climática y Desarrollo Sostenible— salieron de su reunión del 8 de marzo con un sentimiento de determinación colaborativa para abordar los desafíos del mundo con esperanza y medidas prácticas. 

Three WCC commissions close historic meeting, expressing hope in future work

As three World Council of Churches commissions—the Commission of the Churches on International Affairs, Commission on Health and Healing, and Commission on Climate Justice and Sustainable Development—completed their meeting on 8 March in Geneva, they came away with a sense of collaborative determination to address the worlds challenges with hope and with practical actions. 

Advocacy and prophetic witness for metanoia

The Kanak concept of “Do Kamo: the authentic human in a permanent becoming”, emphasizes that true human nature is not a fixed state—not something one is born with, but rather an ongoing process of maturation. This is a metaphor for personal growth and transformation, as individuals let go of their past selves and embrace their true identities. This transformation symbolizes shedding our primitive natures and embracing the qualities and potentials of a Do Kamo.

Seven Weeks for Water 2024, week 5: "Amid rain and storms, discerning the signs of the times"

The fifth reflection of the Seven Weeks for Water 2024 series of the WCC Ecumenical Water Network is written by  Rev. Jane Stranz. In this reflection, she dwells on the text where Jesus calms a storm, while his disciples were panicked.  She calls for a conversion from relying on a God with magical powers to having faith in a God who calls us to take an active part in the miracle of overcoming fear. Jesus calls us to share in interpreting the signs of the times and take responsible action together for the kingdom.  A clarion call indeed in our advocacy for water justice and climate justice.

Una mesa redonda aborda cómo las iglesias pueden responder a la emergencia climática con fe y esperanza

Durante una mesa redonda celebrada en la reunión de tres comisiones del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) el 5 de marzo, los ponentes analizaron el tema de la “Emergencia climática: las iglesias responden con fe y esperanza”. La mesa redonda fue moderada por el arzobispo Julio Murray Thompson, quien también modera la Comisión sobre Justicia Climática y Desarrollo Sostenible, organizadora del evento.

Climate emergency panel addresses how churches can respond with faith and hope

During a panel discussion at the meeting of three World Council of Churches (WCC) commissions on 5 March, speakers explored the theme Climate emergency—churches responding in faith and hope.” The panel was moderated by Archbishop Rev. Julio Murray Thompson, who also moderates the Commission on Climate Justice and Sustainable Development, which organized the panel.

Tres comisiones del CMI se reúnen para afrontar los nuevos desafíos mundiales

Tres comisiones del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) —la Comisión de las Iglesias para Asuntos Internacionales, la Comisión de las Iglesias para la Salud y la Sanación y la Comisión sobre Justicia Climática y Desarrollo Sostenible— celebrarán una reunión conjunta del 5 al 8 de marzo en Ginebra para explorar el tema “Fe, testimonio eficaz y diaconía en el siglo XXI”.