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Assembly communicators reunite to look back—and step forward—together

Nearly 50 of 140 communicators who worked together at the World Council of Churches (WCC) 11th Assembly in Karlsruhe, Germany, in 2022 held an online reunion on 10 April, taking a fun look back at their fondest memories—and a serious look forward on how artificial intelligence is affecting their work.

10 April 2024

Los miembros de las comisiones del CMI debaten sobre los efectos de las tendencias políticas actuales

Personas de distintos lugares del mundo que participan en la labor de tres comisiones fundamentales del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) han deliberado sobre las tendencias geopolíticas actuales a nivel mundial y los efectos de estas tanto sobre sus respectivas actividades como sobre las iglesias miembros.

La mesa redonda, encabezada por la Comisión de las Iglesias para Asuntos Internacionales, fue moderada por el Dr. Mathews George Chunakara, secretario general de la Conferencia Cristiana de Asia.

07 March 2024

WCC submits comments on draft UN “Pact for the Future”

The World Council of Churches (WCC), on 12 February, submitted comments to the zero draft of the “Pact for the Future,” the envisaged outcome of the UN Summit for the Future.

12 February 2024

Commission on International Affairs

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WCC comments to the zero draft of the "Pact for the Future"

The World Council of Churches comments to the zero draft of the “Pact for the Future,” the envisaged outcome of the UN Summit for the Future, submitted on 12 February 2024 (extended version).

12 February 2024

The World Council of Churches Faith and Order Commission, Indonesia, February 2024, Photo: Dalton Darwin/WCC

New chapter begins for WCC Faith and Order Commission

The newly-appointed WCC Faith and Order Commission met face-to-face for the first time to plan its next eight years of work. Theologians from all continents gathered in Tondano, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, hosted by the Indonesian Communion of Churches.

08 February 2024

Award-winning work means interactive storytelling with inclusivity

As the World Council of Churches (WCC) received an honour from Geneva Engage on 1 February, the communications team shared the types of inspiration and strategic thinking required for award-winning global digital outreach, social media engagement, and inclusivity.

06 February 2024

Commission on Faith and Order

Report

Director’s address, Faith and Order Meeting, 27 November 2023

It is often said that “Bad news travels fast.” Indeed, it is hard not to be focused on the difficulties and harsh challenges we are facing in today’s world. In a digital village that we live in, where every piece of news is spread quickly, the worst news takes center stage. “We live in a time of profound crisis”, “The world is as disunited as ever”, “Society is polarized!” are just some of the everyday remarks describing the present condition.

30 November 2023

WCC seeks effective international engagement for justice, peace, and reconciliation

As the world reaches what UN secretary-general António Guterres has termed “an inflection point” in addressing major, converging crises, the World Council of Churches (WCC) is intensifying its close interactions with the United Nations, key UN agencies, and partner non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

22 November 2023

Webinar will explore churches’ roles in misinformation and disinformation

A webinar co-organised by the World Council of Churches and the World Association for Christian Communication on 5 December will explore how churches can seek and serve the truth in the age of social media and digital communication.

22 November 2023

Event

Webinar: Seeking and serving the truth? What role do churches play in misinformation & disinformation?

05 December 2023

How have churches or Christian communities been involved or implicated in disinformation or misinformation? What could churches do to prevent these cases? What concrete steps should be taken to engage against disinformation/misinformation?

Message

Address of the WCC general secretary at the All Africa Conference of Churches 12th Assembly

Address of the World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay at the All Africa Conference of Churches 12th General Assembly, "Christ`s Love Compels Us to Justice, Reconciliation and Unity".

20 November 2023

General Secretary

Message

Address of the WCC general secretary at the United Bible Societies World Assembly

Address of Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, World Council of Churches general secretary at the United Bible Societies World Assembly, Amsterdam, 13 October 2023.

13 October 2023

General Secretary

Interview

Dr Andrej Jeftic reflects on history and future of WCC Faith and Order Commission

In a video interview, Dr Andrej Jeftic, director of the World Council of Churches (WCC) Faith and Order Commission, reflects on the commission’s history—and why the commission is relevant today.

21 September 2023

On an anonymous layman and how Lukas Vischer supported Paul Couturier’s view on praying together for unity

Who could have been the author of a paper on the relation of prayer to Christian unity published by the movement for a world conference on Faith and Order in its early years?

23 August 2023

Theological education is evolving—and a new platform is coming

After consultations last year and during 2023, a core group of theological education experts continues to hone ideas for how pedagogy can evolve, using the lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic.

02 August 2023

Blog post

DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality

Technology has impacted our lives in a big way but this is just as well because it has given us a window into the future where we are told that technology and humans will continue to shape and influence each other in a symbiotic relationship. This therefore calls on us to create a more inclusive and equitable cyber environment for all, recognising the significant opportunities and risks that the digital space poses especially for persons with disabilities.

18 July 2023

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Mariela Alejandra Pereyra speaks on behalf of the Latin America region

Tomar medidas para una tierra floreciente: las voces latinoamericanas dan prioridad a la justicia climática, los derechos indígenas y la igualdad de género

Buscando aunar esfuerzos con aquellos comprometidos con garantizar un futuro justo y sostenible para el continente, los representantes de las iglesias miembros del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) en América Latina se reunieron en el Comité Central del CMI en junio para identificar las preocupaciones comunes.

07 July 2023

Taking action for a flourishing land: Latin American voices prioritize climate justice, Indigenous rights, gender equality

Seeking to join efforts with those committed to ensure a just and sustainable future for the continent, representatives from World Council of Churches (WCC) member churches in Latin America gathered at the WCC central committee in June to identify common concerns.

04 July 2023