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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity opens: “Who are the ones that need our loving care the most?”

As the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity opened on 18 January, a special prayer held at the Ecumenical Centre and online delved deeply into questions about love for our neighbor.

18 January 2024

Report

Report of the General Secretary to the WCC Central Committee, June 2023

Report of the WCC general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay to the WCC Central Committee meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, 21 - 27 June 2023.

21 June 2023

Central Committee

WCC Jerusalem Liaison Office organizes solidarity visit to Gethsemane Orthodox Church

In the aftermath of the attack against the Gethsemane Orthodox Church on 19 March, the World Council of Churches (WCC) Jerusalem Liaison Office co-organized a solidarity visit to the church.

22 March 2023

Message

PAROLES DE REMERCIEMENTS À L’OCCASION DE LA CONFÉRENCE DU RÉVÉREND PROFESSEUR IOAN SAUCA, par Kurt Cardinal Koch

Université de Fribourg, Aula Magna, le 23 février 2023, 17h15

24 February 2023

Ecumenical movement

Message

Words of Gratitude on the Occasion of the Public Lecture by Rev. Prof. Ioan Sauca, by Kurt Cardinal Koch

University of Fribourg, Aula Magna, 23 February 2023, 5.15 pm

23 February 2023

Ecumenical movement

Le COE accueille la communauté des Focolari dans un engagement commun à cheminer ensemble en se «tenant la main»

Le 28 novembre, le Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE) a accueilli la présidente des Focolari, Margaret Karram, ainsi que leur coprésident, Jesús Moran, et plusieurs membres de la communauté des Focolari, et leur a proposé une visite guidée du Centre œcuménique suivie d’une discussion sur l’unité, la réconciliation, les relations interreligieuses, Foi et constitution, la communication, entre autres thèmes abordés.

01 December 2022

El CMI recibe a la comunidad de los focolares con el compromiso mutuo de caminar juntos de la mano

El Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) recibió a la presidenta, Margaret Karram, y al copresidente, Jesús Morán, así como a otros miembros de la comunidad de los focolares el 28 de noviembre y les ofreció una visita guiada del Centro Ecuménico durante la cual hablaron de la unidad, la reconciliación, la construcción de puentes interreligiosos, Fe y Constitución, y las comunicaciones, entre otros temas de interés.

01 December 2022

Video feature

WCC News interviews Focolare president Margaret Karram: “Each one of us can be a gift to the other”

In a WCC News interview, Focolare president Margaret Karram describes her personal journey to joining the Focolare movement and shares insights for strengthening the collaboration with WCC.

01 December 2022

WCC hosts Focolare community, with mutual commitment to “holding hands,” walking together

The World Council of Churches (WCC) hosted Focolare president Margaret Karram and co-president Jesús Moran, as well as other members of the Focolare community, on 28 November, offering a guided tour of the Ecumenical Centre, and discussing unity, reconciliation, inter-religious bridge-building, Faith and Order, and communications, among other issues of interest.

30 November 2022

Lecture - Speech

Rev. Claudia Haslebacher address to alumni from the Bossey Ecumenical Institute gathered at the World Council of Churches (WCC) 11th Assembly

Rev. Claudia Haslebacher, Council Member responsible for Ecumenical and International Relations the Protestant Church in Switzerland, addressed the alumni from the Bossey Ecumenical Institute gathered at the World Council of Churches (WCC) 11th Assembly on 5 Septembre 2022

19 September 2022

WCC Programmes

Brunnen: un pozo de iniciativas inspiradas en la fe

En Harare se llamaba padare, procesión pública que celebra un día o un evento especial; en Porto Alegre fue mutirão celebrar y reflexionar juntos; en Busan fue madang, patio tradicional, un espacio de deliberación, celebración y comunidad. Y ahora en Karlsruhe es Brunnen, un pozo en el mercado.

02 September 2022

„Brunnen“: ein Quell vom Glauben inspirierter Initiativen

In Harare nannte man es Padare —eine öffentliche Prozession zur Feier eines besonderen Tages oder Ereignisses; in Porto Alegre hieß es Mutirao —gemeinsam feiern und reflektieren; in Busan war es Madang —der traditionelle Innenhof, ein Raum, in dem beratschlagt, gefeiert und Gemeinschaft gepflegt wird. Und jetzt in Karlsruhe heißt es „Brunnen“ —ein Ort zum Wasserschöpfen auf dem Marktplatz.

02 September 2022

Brunnen: un puits d’initiatives inspirées par la foi

À Harare, on l’appelait Padare – une procession publique célébrant un jour ou un événement spécial; à Porto Alegre, Mutirao – célébrer et réfléchir ensemble; à Busan, c’était Madang – la cour traditionnelle, un espace de délibération, de célébration et de fraternité. Et maintenant, à Karlsruhe, c’est Brunnen – un puits sur la place du marché.

02 September 2022

Brunnen: a well of faith-inspired initiatives

In Harare it was called Padare —a public procession celebrating a special day or event; In Porto Alegre, Mutirao —celebrating and reflecting together; In Busan, it was Madang —the traditional courtyard, a space for deliberation, celebration, and fellowship. And now in Karlsruhe, it is Brunnen —a well in the marketplace.

01 September 2022

Statement: public statement

Stockholm+50 Interfaith Statement - “Faith Values and Reach - Contribution to Environmental Policy”

03 June 2022

Ecumenical movement

Blog post

Rev. Jebin Thankaraj and Cardinal Kurt Koch

Study trip to Rome testifies that ecumenical engagements can move forward

Our successful visit to Rome with various ecumenical deliberations itself testifies that ecumenical engagements can move forward despite the pandemic. The launch of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity document “Ecumenism in a Time of Pandemic: From Crisis to Opportunity,” followed by an ecumenical panel discussion, helped us to understand how different churches have approached the pandemic.

10 February 2022

Rev. Jebin Thankaraj

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Alexander Vozhdaev, Bossey student, reflects on “rewarding experience in my life”

Alexander Vozhdaev, from the Russian Orthodox Church, participated in a study visit to Rome 20-27 January as part of pursuing a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Ecumenical Studies at the Bossey Ecumenical Institute.

02 February 2022

Bossey student Rev. Emma Jansson describes “encounters between churches in moving towards unity”

Rev. Emma Jansson, from the Church of Sweden, participated in a study visit to Rome 20-27 January as part of pursuing a Complementary Certificate in Ecumenical Studies at the Bossey Ecumenical Institute.

02 February 2022