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Tribute to Father loan Sauca, by H.E. Metropolitan Job Getcha, Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, Metropolitan of Pisidia

Conference at the University of Fribourg

23 February 023

Metropolitan Job of Pisidia

24 February 2023

Ecumenical movement

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Words of Gratitude on the Occasion of the Public Lecture by Rev. Prof. Ioan Sauca, by Kurt Cardinal Koch

University of Fribourg, Aula Magna, 23 February 2023, 5.15 pm

23 February 2023

Ecumenical movement

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"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

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WCC general secretary message of appreciation on the mandate of Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca

On 23 February 2023, Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay shared a video message at a special event at the University of Fribourg honoring the work of former acting general secretary of the World Council of Churches, Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca.

23 February 2023

General Secretary

Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca addresses the participants of a special event at the University of Fribourg honoring his work as former acting general secretary of the World Council of Churches

Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca reflects on what churches expect from the WCC

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

23 February 2023

Rev. Dr Kuzipa Nalwamba: “First and foremost, mission is God’s mission”

Rev. Dr Kuzipa Nalwamba, World Council of Churches programme director for Unity and Mission, reflects below on mission, theology, and the making of a better world.

23 February 2023

Apply for Bossey online course—here’s how

A 7 March deadline is fast approaching for applicants for the Ecumenical Institute at Bossey online course. The Bossey Online Course in Ecumenical Studies is geared toward young theologians and laypersons with a suitable level of ecumenical literacy or experience in the field of ecumenical dialogue and engagement.

22 February 2023

Ash Wednesday service at the Ecumenical centre chapel

Ash Wednesday Peace Prayer urges end to world’s conflicts

An Ash Wednesday Peace Prayer remembered many of the 115 ongoing armed conflicts around the world. Held at the Ecumenical Centre in Geneva, Switzerland, the prayer also focused on God continuing to create new life from the ashes of injustice.

22 February 2023

Delegation from Evangelisch-Lutherische Kirche in Norddeutschland “now more inspired than ever”

After visiting the World Council of Churches (WCC) and the Bossey Ecumenical Institute, a 14-member delegation from the Evangelisch-Lutherische Kirche in Norddeutschland came away with new ideas and inspiration.

16 February 2023

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

Feature story

Bossey graduates reflect on the impact of studies that changed their lives

“It’s okay not to be okay.” That’s the catchy way Denis Pattinasarany, from the Protestant church in the Mollucas, Indonesia, describes one of the most important things he learned at the Bossey Ecumenical Institute.

03 February 2023

Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay: “I believe God calls us to serve God’s purpose in the world”

Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, the new general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC), reflects on the challenges 2023 may bring, how he will relate to WCC member churches, how he plans to include and inspire youth in the ecumenical movement, and what prophetic leadership means to him.

02 February 2023

Students from 19 countries complete ecumenical studies in Bossey

At the graduation ceremony of the World Council of Churches (WCC) Ecumenical Institute at Bossey on 27 January, 27 students received certificates for their completed studies in ecumenism that prepared them to become future leaders and ambassadors of the ecumenical movement.

31 January 2023

WCC extends warm wishes to Rev. Dr Konrad Raiser on his 85th birthday

As former World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Dr Konrad Raiser turned 85 on 25 January, WCC general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay extended warm wishes on behalf of the global WCC fellowship.

25 January 2023

Bossey students embark on study visit to Rome

Students from the World Council of Churches (WCC) Bossey Ecumenical Institute began an 8-day study visit to Rome on 19 January, with a full programme that includes lectures, tours of the Vatican, and opportunities to interact with leaders from the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity.

23 January 2023

Dr Agnes Abuom reflects on her path out of the WCC—and into bridge-building for the Anglican communion

Dr Agnes Abuom, immediate past moderator of the World Council of Churches central committee, took time to reflect on the deep meaning of her WCC leadership role, and to share Christmas greetings with the fellowship as she moves on to serve as a lay canon with the Anglican communion in Kenya.

30 December 2022

Pandemic and pedagogy: what are the valuable lessons?

Rev. Prof. Dr Benjamin Simon, World Council of Churches programme executive for Ecumenical Theological Education, offered reflections after a December hybrid conference entitled “Theological Education: Pandemic and Pedagogy,” held at the Trinity Theological Seminary in Accra, Ghana. The conference was co-organized by the World Council of Churches (WCC), World Communion of Reformed Churches, Lutheran World Federation, and Evangelische Mission Weltweit. The conference drew more than 80 participants from all over the world.

21 December 2022

Read the latest news from the Ecumenical Institute at Bossey

The latest issue of “Beyond Boundaries,” the annual newsletter of the Ecumenical Institute at Bossey, is now available. Read information about students, faculty, and study courses for each academic year.

21 December 2022