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Commission on Faith and Order

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Dr Andrej Jeftic, new director of the WCC Faith and Order Commission

“What unites us is greater than what divides us” - Faith and Order Director’s Address, April 2023

I remember hearing about “Faith and Order” for the first time. I was a freshman in theology reading Fr Georges Florovsky’s biography, and the phrase stuck in my mind.

21 April 2023

"Future of Mission Cooperation" book—the outcome of a rich and long process—available for free

Opening the launch of the text “Future of Mission Cooperation”—the last in a World Council of Churches (WCC) trilogy reflecting on the centenary of the International Missionary Council—WCC general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay described the volume as “the outcome of a rich and long process.”

24 March 2023

As girls use technology to grow stronger, “Confidence is your superpower”

From sports to rocket science, from art to family relationships, young people at a webinar on 16 March spoke out on why they want and need safe, accessible technology to realize their dreams.

The speakers, ages 7-17, were young women and men who clearly articulated their aspirations, and also communicated what the adults in their lives need to provide not just in the future—but right now.

16 March 2023

WCC to participate in Commission on the Status of Women

The 67th Commission on the Status of Women will take place on 6-17 March in New York City and online. The World Council of Churches (WCC) is involved in online side events scheduled for 9, 14, and 16 March.

02 March 2023

Event

Girls Vocational training in India- using computers

Webinar: Safeguarding the Creativity, Security and Safety of our Girls in Online Spaces

16 March 2023

Hybrid- Online & in New York City

Lecture - Speech

"What Future for the Ecumenical Movement?", by Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca

On 23 February 2023, at a special event at the University of Fribourg honoring his work, former acting general secretary of the World Council of Churches, Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca, delivered a lecture exploring the question: “What future for the ecumenical movement?”

23 February 2023

General Secretary

Interview

Ecumenical theology at chapel, classroom, and office: Odair Pedroso Mateus reflects on serving the WCC

Rev. Dr Odair Pedroso Mateus began to teach at the Bossey Ecumenical Institute in 2004 and joined the World Council of Churches (WCC) in 2007. Most recently he served as WCC interim deputy general secretary and Faith and Order director. Below, he reflects on his fondest memories, accomplishments, and hopes.

08 February 2023

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The Geneva Policy Outlook explores ecumenical peacebuilding as a new form of diplomacy

Can ecumenical peacebuilding guide the way towards shared interests in the Russia-Ukraine war, which exemplifies the clash of fundamentally different value systems, ethical frameworks, and historical narratives? Peter Prove, director of the WCC’s Commission of the Churches on International Affairs reflects on the issue in the inaugural edition of Geneva Policy Outlook, a new online publication.

02 February 2023

Interfaith Alliance releases report: “Big Tech, Hate, and Religious Freedom Online”

The Interfaith Alliance, based in the USA, has published a new report, ““Big Tech, Hate, and Religious Freedom Online,” that works to educate people about the uniquely damaging impact of bigotry and hate.

27 January 2023

Faith and Order study group releases paper “Towards a Global Vision of the Church Volume I: Explorations on Global Christianity and Ecclesiology”

As the study groups of the World Council of Churches (WCC) Faith and Order Commission convened this week, the paper “Towards a Global Vision of the Church Volume I: Explorations on Global Christianity and Ecclesiology” was released.

14 November 2022

Faith and Order Commissioners, Photo: WCC

Faith and Order study groups convene to review work, prepare path forward

The study groups of the World Council of Churches (WCC) Faith and Order Commission are convening from 14-16 November at the Bossey Ecumenical Institute.

14 November 2022

Honduran women deported from the United States use their phones to contact family and friends after they arrived at a church-run center in the San Pedro Sula airport.

WCC statement urges that “technologies are placed at the service of people rather than governments or corporations”

A World Council of Churches (WCC) statement from the executive committee, “New and emerging technologies, ethical challenges,” addresses the ways in which new technologies are transforming our world and the multiple spaces in which we live, work, and witness.

12 November 2022

Statement: public statement

New and Emerging Technologies, Ethical Challenges (statement)

The Lord loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of his unfailing love (Psalm 33:5)

New technologies are transforming our world and the multiple spaces in which we live, work and witness. These technologies offer us new ways to create, to heal, to communicate, and to navigate the world. However, many such technologies, while undoubtedly offering actual or potential advances in human wellbeing, have also raised concerns regarding their social and environmental impacts and ethical implications, especially in light of the rapidity of their development and application.

12 November 2022

Executive committee

GPS360º: A virtual assembly

Thanks to a new digital tool, you can experience the World Council of Churches’ (WCC) 11^th Assembly online - whether you were present in Karlsruhe or not.

26 September 2022

Report

Report of the Acting General Secretary to the WCC Central Committee, June 2022

Report of the Acting General Secretary to the WCC Central Committee meeting, 15 June 2022

15 June 2022

General Secretary

From listening ears to soul-searching dialogue, young communicators reflect on learnings

A new team of 42 young ecumenical communicators marked a learning milestone on 7 June when they graduated from a 12-session course in preparation for the World Council of Churches (WCC) 11th Assembly.

08 June 2022

One century of ecumenical theology—now at your fingertips

As the World Council of Churches’ first substantial digital publication and its largest free collection, the Faith and Order Papers open a new frontier for scholars, ecumenists, and anyone interested in traversing the twists and turns of the path towards Christian unity.

07 June 2022

Interview

Candlelight vigil for peace in the Korean Peninsula, part of "A Light of Peace" campaign sponsored by the World Council of Churches and the National Council of Churches of Korea December 2017, Photo: Paul Jeffrey/WCC

On Korean Peninsula, “the churches and the country need reconciliation and unity”

Rev. Dr Hyunju Bae represents the Presbyterian Church of Korea on the World Council of Churches central and executive committees and serves on the WCC Gender Advisory Group. She is a former professor of New Testament Studies at the Busan Presbyterian University, Republic of Korea, and now a co-president of the Korea Christian Environmental Movement Solidarity for Integrity of Creation. Below, she reflects on a recent prayer vigil for peace, as well as other ecumenical activities in South Korea.

30 May 2022