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Después de más de 30 años como pastor, ecumenista y líder eclesiástico, el Rev. Dr. Olav Fykse Tveit cree firmemente que la iglesia puede cambiar el mundo. Como secretario general del CMI durante los últimos diez años, ha sido testigo de lo que Jesucristo significa para las personas religiosas de todo el mundo. A finales de este mes, el Rev. Fykse Tveit vuelve a casa para dirigir la Iglesia de Noruega como obispo presidente de su conferencia episcopal.

The World Council of Churches (WCC) has just published two new Bible studies penned by authors from Colombia. Both focus on aspects of the WCC Pilgrimage of Justice and Peace.

The World Council of Churches (WCC) Executive Committee met from 20-26 November at the Bossey Ecumenical Institute, to approve the 2020 programme plans and budget, follow up and decide on a variety of assembly matters, discuss world affairs and issue seven statements in response to current situations. The Executive Committee also discerned the way forward for the WCC’s Youth Communication Strategy.

In a statement, the World Council of Churches Executive Committee expressed deep concern over the exceptional concurrent crises in Latin America. “Among other situations of concern, Brazil is facing a complex crisis of political and social polarization, affecting the rule of law, human rights and environmental protection, and diminishing civil society space, while Chile, Bolivia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Paraguay, Peru and Argentina have all experienced mass protests and political crises that have shaken their governments, economies and societies,” the statement reads. “In some cases, such as in Chile, Bolivia, Venezuela, Nicaragua and Colombia, popular protests have resulted in violent clashes and deaths.”

En una declaración, el Comité Ejecutivo del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias ha expresado su profunda preocupación por las excepcionales crisis concurrentes en América Latina. “Brasil es uno de los países cuya situación nos preocupa, pues enfrenta una compleja crisis de polarización política y social, que está afectando al estado de derecho, los derechos humanos y la protección del medio ambiente, y está reduciendo el espacio de la sociedad civil; mientras que en Chile, Bolivia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Paraguay, Perú y Argentina están viviéndose protestas masivas y crisis políticas que están afectando a sus gobiernos, economías y sociedades”, dice el comunicado. “En algunos casos, como en Chile, Bolivia, Venezuela, Nicaragua y Colombia, las protestas populares han resultado en enfrentamientos violentos y muertes”.

As the Season of Creation gets ready to close on 4 October, the World Council of Churches (WCC) global fellowship has new inspiration and determination to carry climate justice work forward.

During the 42nd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, on 24 September, the World Council of Churches Commission of the Churches on International Affairs presented a statement on racism. “People of African descent represent a quarter of the population of Central and South America, with 98% of these in Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, Cuba, Mexico and Ecuador,” reads the statement.

As the 4th Ecumenical School on Governance, Economics and Management for an Economy of Life concluded on 30 August in Bogor, Indonesia, participants representing 15 countries and coming from diverse contexts reflected on the two-week, “eye-opening” experience.

Los participantes de la 4ª Escuela Ecuménica de Gobernanza, Economía y Gestión para una Economía de la Vida celebrada en Bogor (Indonesia), que representaban a 15 países y procedían de contextos diversos, reflexionaron sobre esta experiencia “reveladora” de dos semanas, tras concluir esta el pasado 30 de agosto.

Young people are trailblazers, pioneers, visionaries and leaders who have the potential to create a positive, sustainable legacy for future generations on a global scale.
On 12 August, International Youth Day, youth led a TED-style talk and discussion in Geneva, with five young speakers from different parts of the world, four virtually and one live. The stories and experiences shared connected them to theme “Transforming Education,” while inspiring the audience for a call to action.

In light of International Youth Day on 12 August, the World Council of Churches (WCC), Lutheran World Federation and the World Student Christian Federation invited youth to celebrate the day at the Ecumenical Centre in Geneva. The event promoted a shared understanding of inclusion, acknowledging the gifts and addressing the common concerns and challenges of young people around the world.

A la luz del Día Internacional de la Juventud, el 12 de agosto, el Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI), la Federación Luterana Mundial y la Federación Mundial de Estudiantes Cristianos invitaron a los jóvenes a celebrar el día en el Centro Ecuménico de Ginebra. El evento promovió una comprensión compartida de la inclusión, reconociendo los dones y abordando las preocupaciones y desafíos comunes que afrontan los jóvenes de todo el mundo.