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In commemorating the 1700th anniversary in 2025 of the Council of Nicaea, a wider view of early Christian history than that often used within western Protestantism can help promote global ecumenical discussion, according to Rev. Prof. Dr Martin Illert, programme executive for Faith and Order at the World Council of Churches (WCC) in Geneva.

The World Council of Churches (WCC) Gender Justice Reference Group met in Harare, Zimbabwe from 7-12 December, marking its first in-person gathering. Hosted by the Zimbabwe Council of Churches, the meeting brought together church leaders, theologians, and gender justice advocates to reflect on the critical importance of gender justice in the life and mission of the church.

At a European Consultation on just peace in Warsaw, experts from across Europe explored the notion of just peace and listened to the voices of churches in Ukraine sharing their insights on true peace and justice amid the realities of the ongoing war.

During a recent visit to Egypt with the aim of exploring both its interreligious and intercultural history, Prof. Angeliki Ziaka, World Council of Churches programme executive for Interreligious Dialogue and Cooperation, said that her visit to Cairo served as a gateway to deeper exploration of the city's rich heritage and the search for lasting bridges, enriched by Egypt's unique cultural and spiritual richness.

The World Council of Churches (WCC) Reference Group for Interreligious Dialogue and Cooperation convened at the Ecumenical Centre in Geneva on 2 December for its first in-person meeting.

Churches in the Netherlands are ready to commemorate an ancient Ecumenical Council in very modern ways.