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A journey through advocacy, women's leadership, and the Korea peace appeal

The call for peace in Korea has resonated for decades, echoing across international borders and faith communities. Patti Talbot, who has served The United Church of Canada for nearly 30 years, sheds light on the enduring relevance of ecumenical advocacy efforts for peace in the Korean Peninsula. She shared insights into the importance of these efforts and their potential to change the situation on the Korean Peninsula.

25 September 2023
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Christians from North Korea and South Korea holding hands in unity during the WCC's 70th anniversary celebration. Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC

WCC statement welcomes hopeful turn in Korea

In the wake of the recent Panmunjom Declaration, signed in April by South Korean President Moon Jae-In and Chairman Kim Jung Un of North Korea (DPRK), as well as the June summit of Chairman Kim with US President Donald J. Trump, the WCC central committee has re-assessed the prospects for peace on the troubled Korean peninsula.

20 June 2018
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It’s a historic journey in many ways, and comes as a follow up to the meeting of the Executive Committee in 2016, said Rev. Dr Tveit. Photo: Marianne Ejdersten/WCC

WCC delegation visits China

World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit and a WCC delegation will visit member churches in China 7-16 January. The historic visit will begin the celebration of the WCC’s 70th anniversary. The WCC delegation, in addition to Tveit, includes WCC Asia president Dr Sang Chang and Rev. Dr Peniel Rajkumar, WCC programme executive for Interreligious Dialogue.

04 January 2018
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Rev. Lee Hong-jung, general secretary of the NCCK in a candlelight vigil for peace in the Korean Peninsula at the Gwanghwamun Square, Seoul. Photo: Paul Jeffrey/WCC

“Solidarity more powerful than darkness”

Amid continuing tensions on the Korean Peninsula, Christians in Seoul are hoping the fragile light of candles will illumine a path to peace. Along with Christian groups around the world, they are holding candlelight vigils for peace during the season of Advent.

11 December 2017
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Front row, PCC moderator Rev. Dr Tevita Havea; Rev. Dr Mele'ana Puloka, WCC Pacific president; John Doom, outgoing WCC Pacific president. Back row: Rev. Lola Koloamatangi, PCC vice moderator and Rev. Francois Pihaatae, PCC general secretary.

Churches in Pacific strengthen ecumenical collaboration

Qualities of the Pacific region – communal life, unbroken tradition of faith, work to combat injustice, deep scriptural grounding – are valuable contributions toward fulfilling the WCC call for a “pilgrimage of justice and peace”, said Rev. Dr Mele’ana Puloka, WCC president for the Pacific.

11 November 2014