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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.

A World Council of Churches (WCC) visit to Canada from 4-9 December brought a sense of mutual support and collaboration among those gathered as they discussed the Pilgrimage of Justice, Reconciliation, and Unity.

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. 

The World Council of Churches (WCC) executive committee concluded its meeting in Cyprus with inspiration and practical plans for a way forward with hope, even in a challenging world. 

A seminar entitled “The word of God is living and active: Decolonising the Bible in the midst of colonial legacies and idolatrous powers” was cohosted on 18-24 November, by the World Council of Churches (WCC) and University of the Western Cape.

A regional consultation on “Gender-Based Violence and Forced Migration of Women: Towards Strengthening Gender Justice Advocacy,” held 19-21 November in Bangkok, Thailand, organized by the Christian Conference of Asia, emphasized the need for collaborative, inclusive, and transformative action to address gender-based violence and the forced migration of women.

An international conference organized by the World Council of Churches (WCC) has marked the beginning of a year of activities commemorating the 1700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea and other significant anniversaries in 2025.

During an international conference at the World Council of Churches (WCC) Ecumenical Institute at Bossey focused on the impact of the Council of Nicaea, Rev. Dr Kathleen M. Griffin presented her research on Constantine’s political motivations and its implications for historical and modern religious thought.

“As Brazil celebrates 200 years of Protestant presence, it is essential to reflect on the relationship between faith and daily life,” says Dr Lauri Emilio Wirth, a Lutheran researcher who has recently presented an article that explores the roots and social impact of Protestantism in Brazil, highlighting how it developed within a context of immigration, cultural resistance, and socioeconomic challenges. 

A workshop organised by the World Council of Churches Ecumenical Disability Advocates Network (WCC-EDAN) with Duta Wacana Christian University from 22-25 October in Yogyakarta, Indonesia called for a review of theological curriculum on disability as the first step toward just and disability-inclusive churches.