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The European Christian Internet Conference #27: " Embracing the Digital Age: The Intersection of Theology and Technology in Today's Church"

25 - 27 September 2023

Registration is open for the annual European Christian Internet Conference (ECIC) taking place on 25 – 27 September 2023 in Cologne, Germany, focusing on the intersection of theology and technology in a church in a digital age.

Cologne, Germany

Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca speaks during an event in Karlsruhe, Germany

At Ökumenetag in Karlsruhe, former WCC general secretary reflects on reconciliation and unity

Participating in a Ökumenetag (ecumenical day) in Karlsruhe, Germany, on 22 April, former World Council of Churches (WCC) acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Fr Ioan Sauca reflected back on the WCC 11th Assembly, and expressed deep gratitude to the host churches.

24 April 2023

Statement: public statement

Christian Witness and Action for Human Dignity and Human Rights (statement)

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,

because he has anointed me

to bring good news to the poor.

He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives

and recovery of sight to the blind,

to let the oppressed go free,

to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favour.

(Luke 4:18-19)

The current global context is marked by escalating conflicts, divisions, inequalities, resurgent racism, xenophobic attacks on migrants, antisemitism, violations of the rights of women and other forms of discrimination, threats against human rights defenders, as well as authoritarianism, populist nationalism, and religious and other forms of extremism, that threaten grave peril for the physical security and human dignity and rights of diverse communities and individuals around the world.

12 November 2022

Executive committee

Feature story

Women’s meeting brings heartfelt reflections, resolve for the future

Almost 70 women—members of World Council of Churches (WCC) central committee and staff—met together on 16 June for an hour of sharing, networking, and marking “Thursdays in Black,” the growing global campaign for a world free from rape and violence.

17 June 2022

A refugee family from Ukraine arrives at border crossing in Romania

La conferencia pide a las iglesias que escuchen, hablen la verdad y defiendan los derechos humanos

La conferencia celebrada del 9 al 12 de abril en Wuppertal (Alemania), así como en línea, transmitió un mensaje pidiendo a las iglesias de todo el mundo que no sólo escuchen más atentamente a las víctimas de las violaciones de los derechos humanos, sino que actúen con mayor solidaridad con ellas.

14 April 2022

Message

Fortalecer el compromiso cristiano con la dignidad humana y los derechos humanos

El mensaje de la conferencia sobre Perspectivas cristianas sobre la dignidad humana y los derechos humanos, que fue organizada conjuntamente por el CMI, la Misión Evangélica Unida y la Iglesia Evangélica en Alemania en Wuppertal (Alemania) y en línea del 9 al 12 de abril de 2022.

14 April 2022

Ecumenical movement

Conference calls on churches to listen, speak the truth and advocate for human rights

A conference held in Wuppertal, Germany, and online on 9-12 April published a message calling on churches across the world to not only listen more closely to the victims of human rights violations, but to act in stronger solidarity with them.

13 April 2022

Message

Strengthening Christian Commitment to Human Dignity and Human Rights

Message of the conference "Christian Perspectives on Human Dignity and Human Rights", organised jointly by WCC, UEM and EKD, gathering 47 participants from 22 countries in Wuppertal (Germany) and online from 9 to 12 April 2022.

13 April 2022

Ecumenical movement

Participants of the conference “Christian Perspectives on Human Dignity and Human Rights”

La mesa redonda pide a las iglesias que defiendan los derechos y la dignidad de todos los seres humanos

Reuniendo las perspectivas bíblica, teológica y práctica sobre el tema de la dignidad humana, los participantes en la conferencia internacional de Wuppertal plantearon un desafío a las iglesias para una comprensión y protección comunes de los derechos humanos durante la mesa redonda pública del 11 de abril.

13 April 2022

Panel discussion calls churches to stand up for rights and dignity of every human being

Bringing together biblical, theological and practical perspectives on human dignity, participants of the international conference in Wuppertal challenged churches for a common understanding and protection of human rights during the public panel discussion on 11 April.

12 April 2022

Churches will share perspectives on human dignity amidst escalating conflicts

Addressing the challenges for a common vision of churches on human rights today, the international conference “Christian Perspectives on Human Dignity and Human Rights” will take place on 9-12 April in Wuppertal, Germany. Everyone is invited to follow the public session of the conference on 11 April, when a panel of the keynote speakers will bring together biblical, theological and practical perspectives on human dignity.

08 April 2022

Las iglesias compartirán perspectivas sobre la dignidad humana en el contexto del agravamiento de los conflictos

La conferencia internacional “Perspectivas cristianas sobre la dignidad humana y los derechos humanos”, que tendrá lugar del 9 al 12 de abril en Wuppertal (Alemania) abordará los desafíos para una visión común de las iglesias sobre los derechos humanos en la actualidad. Todo el mundo está invitado a seguir la sesión pública de la conferencia el 11 de abril, en la que un grupo formado por los ponentes principales reunirá las perspectivas bíblica, teológica y práctica sobre el tema de la dignidad humana.

04 April 2022

Perspectivas cristianas sobre la dignidad humana y los derechos humanos

11 April 2022

Como parte de la conferencia internacional que se celebrará del 9 al 12 de abril en Wuppertal (Alemania), el debate en línea del 11 de abril reflexionará sobre los desafíos para una visión común de las iglesias sobre los derechos humanos en la actualidad uniendo perspectivas bíblicas, teológicas y prácticas sobre la dignidad humana.

Wuppertal, Alemania / online

Christian Perspectives on Human Dignity and Human Rights

11 April 2022

Part of the international conference held on 9-12 April in Wuppertal, Germany, the online panel discussion on 11 April will reflect on the challenges for a common vision of churches on human rights today, bringing together biblical, theological and practical perspectives on human dignity.

Wuppertal, Germany / online

The 11th Assembly of the World Council of Churches

31 August - 08 September 2022

The 11th Assembly of the World Council of Churches will take place in Karlsruhe, Germany, from 31 August to 8 September 2022, under the theme "Christ's love moves the world to reconciliation and unity".

WCC celebrates life of Hildegard Zumach, former general secretary of Protestant women's work in Germany

Hildegard Zumach died on 15 December at the age of 95 in Bergisch Gladbach near Cologne.

21 December 2021

WCC extends congratulations to Präses Dr Annette Kurschus, new chairperson of Evangelical Church in Germany

World Council of Churches (WCC) acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca, in a congratulatory letter, wished God’s blessings for Präses Dr Annette Kurschus, the new chairperson of the Evangelical Church in Germany.

16 November 2021

Letter

WCC congratulation letter Präses Dr Annette Kurschus as Chairperson of the EKD Council

16 November 2021

General Secretary