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ÖRK-Klimaarbeit strebt an, eine globale Stimme zu Klimawandel, Gerechtigkeit, Nahrung und Gesundheit zu vereinen

Beim Treffen der Arbeitsgruppe zum Klimawandel des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen (ÖRK) diesen Monat freut sich die Beratergruppe darauf, die Früchte ihrer Arbeit zur Reflexion und, am wichtigsten, zum Handeln bei der 11. Vollversammlung des ÖRK in Karlsruhe vorzustellen. Unten reflektiert P. Henrik Grape, leitender Berater bei der Arbeit zu Bewahrung der Schöpfung, Nachhaltigkeit und Klimagerechtigkeit, über die Arbeit zu Klimagerechtigkeit in Vorbereitung auf die Vollversammlung und darüber hinaus.

22 August 2022

Publication

Towards an Ecumenical Theology of Companionship: PJP Series 3

A Study Document for the Ecumenical Pilgrimage of Justice and Peace

During the Pilgrimage of Justice and Peace, four central themes emerged: Truth and Trauma; Land and Displacement; Gender Justice; and Racism. During the COVID-19 pandemic that revealed so much injustice in our world, a fifth theme was added; health and healing.

After listening carefully during the various Pilgrim Visits, the Pilgrimage of Justice and Peace-Theological Study Group (PJP-TSG) and the Reference Group of the Pilgrimage of Justice and Peace (PJP-RG)-revisited the themes and reflected on them theologically in light of an emerging Ecumenical Theology of companionship.

19 August 2022

News

WCC climate work looks to unite a global voice on climate change, justice, food, and health

As the World Council of Churches (WCC) Climate Working Group meets this month, the advisory body is looking forward to offering the fruits of its work for reflection and, most important, action at the WCC 11th Assembly in Karlsruhe. Below, Rev. Henrik Grape, senior advisor on Care for Creation, Sustainability, and Climate Justice, reflects on climate justice work in the lead-up to the assembly and beyond.

16 August 2022

Document

Message

Joint Message of Thursdays in Black Ambassadors on Gender-based Violence, Sexual Abuse and Faith Communities

In a joint message on gender-based violence, sexual abuse, and faith communities, 26 World Council of Churches (WCC) Thursdays in Black ambassadors lament that the scourge of sexual and gender-based violence continues unabated—and call on faith communities to prevent such violence in their own spaces.

11 August 2022

WCC Programmes

News

Communities and individuals of all faiths and none are invited to make a powerful, international statement of their commitment to end rape and violence through contributing to a large tapestry exhibit being developed by the World Council of Churches for its Assembly, 31 August-8 September 2022. The tapestry is designed as a waterfall with messages and images from around the world. In addition to the WCC Assembly, it is intended to be displayed at other prominent locations

Thursdays in Black ambassadors: “we cannot be silent” about gender-based violence in faith communities

11 August 2022

News

Indigenous people speak at the UN climate negotiations COP24 in Katowice, Poland, Photo: Sean Hawkey/Life on Earth Pictures

On World Indigenous Day, WCC report highlights the importance of raising Indigenous Peoples' voices in working against climate change

The Joint Report of the Ecumenical Indigenous Peoples Network Reference Group and the Working Group on Climate Change of the World Council of Churches (WCC) affirmed the integral and pivotal role Indigenous Peoples have in shaping an alternative path of being in the right relationship with the whole of Creation.

09 August 2022

Document

Report

Joint Report of the Ecumenical Indigenous Peoples Network Reference Group and the Working Group on Climate Change of the World Council of Churches

This joint report emphasises the work of the World Council of Churches’ (WCC) Ecumenical Indigenous Peoples Network Reference Group and the Working Group on Climate Change. It affirms that Indigenous perspectives are crucial not only for addressing the burgeoning climate emergency but also for navigating the way forward to a hopeful post-COVID, post-growth and post-fossil fuel future and calls on the WCC to address this at the 11th WCC Assembly and relevant preassemblies.

09 August 2022

WCC Programmes

News

Delegates and participants from African churches get ready for the WCC 11th Assembly

Over 100 delegates and participants to the World Council of Churches (WCC) 11th Assembly from African churches gathered virtually during an Africa region pre-assembly on 29-30 July to pray, share, discern, reflect and prepare for the assembly, which will be held in Karlsruhe, Germany from 31 August-8 September.

04 August 2022

News

Gebete und Lieder in Südkorea bekunden Hoffnung auf Versöhnung und für die 11. ÖRK-Vollversammlung

Friedensgebete und ein Konzert haben am 27. Juli in Südkorea die Vorbereitungsphase auf die 11. Vollversammlung des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen (ÖRK) markiert und der innigen Hoffnung auf eine Wiedervereinigung der koreanischen Halbinsel Ausdruck verliehen.

04 August 2022

News

Prayers, songs in South Korea express hopes for reconciliation and the WCC 11th Assembly

Peace prayers and a concert in South Korea on 27 July marked the lead-up to World Council of Churches (WCC) 11th Assembly while expressing the fervent hope for the reunification of the Korean Peninsula.

02 August 2022

News

Lambeth Conference convenes with theme of “God’s Church for God’s World—walking, listening and witnessing together”

The 15th Lambeth Conference, convened by the Archbishop of Canterbury, is gathering together bishops from across the Anglican Communion from 26 July to 8 August for prayer and reflection, as well as fellowship and dialogue on church and world affairs.

02 August 2022

News

WCC central committee leadership meets for final assembly preparations

The World Council of Churches (WCC) central committee leadership met at the Ecumenical Centre in Geneva on 18-19 July for a special focus on preparations for the WCC 11th Assembly as well as sharing from recent visits to the Middle East.

20 July 2022

Interview

Bischöfin Petra Bosse-Huber von der Evangelischen Kirche in Deutschland: „Herausforderungen unserer Zeit können wir nur gemeinsam meistern“

Die ÖRK-Vollversammlung rückt immer näher. Im folgenden Interview spricht Bischöfin Petra Bosse-Huber von der Evangelischen Kirche in Deutschland, die auch Mitglied im ÖRK-Zentralausschuss ist, über ihre Gebete und Hoffnungen für die Vollversammlung.

30 June 2022

Interview

Bishop Petra Bosse-Huber of the Evangelical Church in Germany: “only together can we meet the challenge of our times

Bishop Petra Bosse-Huber of the Evangelical Church in Germany, a member of the WCC central committee, reflects below on her hopes and prayers as the assembly draws ever-closer.

28 June 2022

Interview

WCC general secretary-elect Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay: “If we learn to trust the work of the Holy Spirit, we can find each other even through difficulties”

The World Council of Churches (WCC) central committee elected Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay as the ninth general secretary at its 17 June meeting. Below, Pillay reflects on his longstanding passion for ecumenism and his expectations for the WCC 11th Assembly in Karlsruhe.

23 June 2022

News

WCC acting general secretary shares assembly insights with Evangelical Church in Germany

Two months before the World Council of Churches (WCC) 11th Assembly, WCC acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca, visited the Church Conference and Council of the Evangelical Church in Germany and informed them about the planning. Sauca also took part in the St John´s Reception of the Evangelical Church in Germany on 22 June.

23 June 2022

Feature story

Führungspersonen aus in Afrika entstandenen Kirchen erörtern Herausforderungen und Errungenschaften während und nach COVID-19-Pandemie

Im Rahmen der Tagung des Zentralausschusses des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen (ÖRK) haben sich am 15. Juni in Genf Führungspersonen von einigen in Afrika entstandenen Kirchen getroffen.

23 June 2022

Feature story

Methodistische Mitglieder des ÖRK bereiten sich auf die 11. ÖRK-Vollversammlung vor und beten für Einheit innerhalb ihrer Kirche

Während der Tagung des Zentralausschusses des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen (ÖRK) im Juni haben sich die methodistischen Mitglieder des ÖRK-Leitungsgremiums zu einem Moment des Miteinanderteilens versammelt.

23 June 2022

Interview

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Bridging gaps and bringing people to the table

Global Christian Forum sustains imperative role in a post-pandemic world and reaches out to new groups of people. Global meeting to be held in Ghana in 2024.

23 June 2022

Feature story

African-instituted church leaders discuss challenges, achievements faced during and after COVID-19

A gathering of church leaders from African-instituted churches took place in Geneva on 15 June as part of the World Council of Churches (WCC) central committee meeting.

22 June 2022