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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

Anjeline Okola

Maluku Protestant Church moderator Rev. Elifas Tomix Maspaitella.

In Maluku Protestant Church, women theologians grow stronger together

For the first time in history, women pastors in the Maluku Protestant Church outnumber their male counterparts. “We have 1,444 pastors in the Maluku Protestant Church, and about 55% are women,” said Maluku Protestant Church moderator Rev. Elifas Tomix Maspaitella.

12 July 2023

Mariela Alejandra Pereyra speaks on behalf of the Latin America region

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

Statement: public statement

Statement on the Unregulated Development of Artificial Intelligence

Statement on the Unregulated Development of Artificial Intelligence by the WCC central committee, Geneva, Switzerland, 21-27 June 2023.

26 June 2023

Central Committee

WCC central committee plans for innovative, inspiring communications

The World Council of Churches (WCC) central committee approved a communications strategy that focuses on innovative and inspiring ways to tell the story of the global ecumenical fellowship.

26 June 2023

Report

Report of the General Secretary to the WCC Central Committee, June 2023

Report of the WCC general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay to the WCC Central Committee meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, 21 - 27 June 2023.

21 June 2023

Central Committee

Report

Moderator’s Address to the Central Committee, June 2023

Address of Bishop Dr Heinrich Bedford-Strohm, moderator of the World Council of Churches central committee, at the WCC central committee meeting on 21-27 June 2023.

21 June 2023

Central Committee

Ethical leadership takes center stage: Globethics leads the charge with new strategic plan

“While religions invite believers to have faith in God, ethics give us faith in our shared humanity. Ethics allow us to identify the common good through conflicting interests and needs. They show us the path in dark moments and deep waters,” said Dr Fadi Daou, executive director of Globethics.

15 May 2023

Digital transformation, digital justice: “What is our agenda for the future?”

An online seminar hosted by the Europe Region of the World Association for Christian Communication (WACC Europe) offered insights for people striving for digital transformation, those seeking digital justice—and those wondering what the role of Christian communicators could possibly be.

27 April 2023

Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca speaks during an event in Karlsruhe, Germany

At Ökumenetag in Karlsruhe, former WCC general secretary reflects on reconciliation and unity

Participating in a Ökumenetag (ecumenical day) in Karlsruhe, Germany, on 22 April, former World Council of Churches (WCC) acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Fr Ioan Sauca reflected back on the WCC 11th Assembly, and expressed deep gratitude to the host churches.

24 April 2023

Commission on Faith and Order

Message

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

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

Bible studies

Seven Weeks for Water 2023, week 4: "Water - Gift and Source of Life", by Ivo Poletto

Originally published in 2018, the fourth Reflection of the “Seven Weeks for Water” 2023 series of World Council of Churches’ Ecumenical Water Network is by Ivo Poletto, a philosopher, theologian and social scientist from Brazil. He is also national advisor to the Climate Change and Social Justice Forum in Brazil. In the following reflection, he analyses the water cycle of Brazil, the “flying rivers” of the Amazon but also laments on fast depleting forests which are breaking the water cycle and making clouds as well as aquifers disappear. He insists that water is one of the common goods that require special care, as there is no life without water.

14 March 2023

Algorithms: harmful or helpful? Faith-based groups can work to decrease the digital divide

Can we increase our knowledge of how algorithms work? Can faith-based groups help close the digital divide? A webinar on 9 March, offered a way forward in an area that sometimes seems ruled by untouchable artificial intelligence.

09 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

Webinar: Algorithms, the Digital Divide, and Polarization; Impact on Gender Justice

09 March 2023

Online

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