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WCC general secretary reflects on justice, reconciliation, and unity at All Africa Conference of Churches assembly

World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay stood before the All Africa Conference of Churches 12th General Assembly to reflect on unity, reconciliation, and justice.

20 November 2023

Message

Address of the WCC general secretary at the All Africa Conference of Churches 12th Assembly

Address of the World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay at the All Africa Conference of Churches 12th General Assembly, "Christ`s Love Compels Us to Justice, Reconciliation and Unity".

20 November 2023

General Secretary

WCC Eco-School begins in Crete

Fifteen young people from 10 countries across Europe and North America are taking part of the World Council of Churches (WCC) Eco-School at the Orthodox Academy of Crete, Greece, 11-18 November, exploring water, food, and climate justice.

15 November 2023

Message

Address of the WCC general secretary at the Faith Leaders’ Summit on COP28

Address of the WCC general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay at the Faith Leaders’ Summit on COP28, 06-07 November, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

06 November 2023

General Secretary

Blog post

Reflection on the parable of the workers in the vineyard

The following reflection is on Matthew 20:1-16.

27 September 2023

Rev. Dr Mauro Batista de Souza

Interview

ACT Alliance general secretary: “equity is not negotiable”

As the 78th session of the UN General Assembly and the first-ever Climate Action Summit were held in New York City in September, ACT Alliance general secretary Rudelmar Bueno de Faria reflected on the importance of the World Council of Churches (WCC) and the ecumenical movement in creating a more sustainable and equitable world.

26 September 2023

Blog post

GEM School: a North Star of economic justice

On a recent morning walk right before dawn, I could still see the stars. I saw the Polaris Star, or North Star, which is the brightest star in its constellation. It reminded me of the Underground Railroad and the network of people in North America who led Black people from southern bondage to northern freedom by following the North Star.

25 September 2023

Rev. Dr Larry D. Pickens

Interview

Emerging Peacemakers Forum began as a short — but impactful — conversation

Carla Khijoyan, World Council of Churches (WCC) programme executive for the Middle East, shares her journey of how the Emerging Peacemakers Forum was initiated. She was formerly the WCC programme executive for Youth Engagement in the Ecumenical Movement.

19 September 2023

Moderator of Central Committee

Bishop Dr Heinrich Bedford-Strohm: "The Word of God: Compass for Our Time"

"The Word of God: Compass for Our Time", reflection by the World Council of Churches moderator Bishop Dr Heinrich Bedford-Strohm during at the International Meeting for Peace held on 10-12 September in Berlin, Germany.

13 September 2023

A World Free From Nuclear Weapons is Possible: Remarks by Peter Prove at "The Audacity of Peace" meeting

A World Free From Nuclear Weapons is Possible: remarks by Peter Prove, Director of the WCC's Commission of the Churches on International Affairs at the International Meeting for Peace: Religions and Cultures in Dialogue "The Audacity of Peace", Berlin, 10-12 September 2023.

11 September 2023

WCC Programmes

Keynote address by Rev Dr Kenneth Mtata: Diakonia of Hope in a fragile world

"Diakonia of Hope in a fragile world", keynote address by Rev Dr Kenneth Mtata at the Regional Conference for the DRAE (Africa and Europe) region in Neuendettelsau, Germany, 06 - 10 September 2023

08 September 2023

WCC Programmes

Participants in the Fridays for Future march in Glasgow, UK, 5 November 2021, during COP26.

Climate change poses a growing threat to children’s health and well-being, highlights study

A new study published in the journals “The Lancet” and “Child Abuse and Neglect” co-authored by the World Council of Churches (WCC) highlights the alarming impact of climate change on the health and wellbeing of children.

30 August 2023

Feature story

Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná (Brazil) to become Blue University

The Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná in Brazil is looking at how to transform into a “Blue University.” Brother Rogério Renato Mateucci, rector, confirmed the university’s commitment to become part of the global Blue Community network.

28 August 2023

Feature story

Church leaders in Pakistan call for international solidarity to bring justice

Church leaders in Pakistan are calling for international solidarity and for measures to ensure the safety and security of Christians in Pakistan. Their messages come in the wake of church burnings in the city of Jaranwala, in eastern Pakistan, where 24 churches have been burned, affecting at least 600 families.

18 August 2023

Message

Children's Declaration to the New Global Financing Pact Summit

Children deliver rallying cry to Summit for a New Global Financing Pact: “replace the existing colonial economic model”.

16 August 2023

Ecumenical movement

Commission on International Affairs

“Imagining a Safer World”, address by Peter Prove at “Churches Together South Australia”

Address of Peter Prove, WCC director of international affairs on “Imagining a Safer World” at a “Churches Together South Australia” event on 13 August 2023.

14 August 2023

WCC will share insights with International Fellowship of Evangelical Students World Assembly

The World Council of Churches (WCC) will be represented at the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students (IFES) World Assembly on 2-10 August in Jakarta, Indonesia.

27 July 2023