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As the World Council of Churches celebrates its 75th anniversary, a series of feature stories from different regions of the world will portray ecumenism at the local level—within churches, communities, and individuals who embody the spirit of ecumenism in unique ways. The feature story below offers a glimpse of some facets of ecumenism present in Germany.

Der Ökumenische Rat der Kirchen (ÖRK) gratuliert zum 50. Jubiläum einer wegweisenden Einigung zwischen lutherischen, reformierten und unierten Kirchen in Europa, durch die diese Kirchen ihre Taufen und Ordinationen gegenseitig anerkennen und in der sie erklären, dass sie das Abendmahl gemeinsam feiern können.

Le Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE) s’est félicité du 50^e anniversaire d’un accord historique entre les Églises luthériennes, réformées et unies en Europe par lequel elles reconnaissent leurs baptême et ordination respectifs et indiquent être en mesure de célébrer la Cène ensemble.

The World Council of Churches (WCC) has hailed the 50th anniversary of a landmark agreement between Lutheran, Reformed, and United churches in Europe in which they recognized each other’s baptism and ordination, and stated they were able to celebrate the Lord’s Supper together.

Lors de la 11ᵉ Assemblée du Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE), et pour d’autres réunions des organes de direction du COE, les décisions sont adoptées au consensus. Pour le COE, cela implique de s’entendre sur la solution la plus sage tout en restant ouvert aux nouvelles idées et aux orientations du Saint Esprit.

During the World Council of Churches (WCC) 11th Assembly—and at other meetings of the WCC’s governing bodies—decisions are made via a consensus process. For the WCC, that means seeking a common mind about the wisest way forward while being open to fresh insights and the Holy Spirit’s guidance.

The importance of water for Christians around the world cannot be overemphasized.  From Genesis 1:1, where we read that “a wind from God swept over the face of the waters” to its sacramental role in baptism and the Eucharist, water is integral to the faith.

With over 3,500 participants from all over the world, opportunities for “encounter” are rich and continuous at the 11^th Assembly of the World Council of Churches (WCC) taking place in Karlsruhe, Germany. Intentional gatherings – from small “home” groups to regional meetings also help to connect participants and bring different perspectives to the concerns and hopes being raised under the Assembly theme, “Christ’s love moves the world to reconciliation and unity”.