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Demilitarized zone between the South and North Korea, Photo: Grégoire de Fombelle/WCC

70 Years of Ceasefire, Efforts and Challenges for Peace on the Korean Peninsula & East Asia

On 27 July 1953 – 70 years ago today – the Korean War Armistice Agreement was signed in Panmunjom by senior representatives of the United Nations Command, and military leaders of North Korea (the Korean People's Army) and China (the Chinese People's Volunteer Army).

27 July 2023

WCC stands in hope with Korean Peninsula during conference marking 70th anniversary of armistice agreement

The World Council of Churches (WCC) shared greetings, ideas, and solidarity on 27 July with the International Conference on the 70th Anniversary of Armistice Agreement on the Korean Peninsula.

27 July 2023

Event

Global prayer for peace on the Korean Peninsula

13 - 15 August 2023

On 13 August, a global prayer for peace and reconciliation on the Korean Peninsula will unite voices seeking to build bridges between North and South Korea.

Global prayer for peace on the Korean Peninsula will seek “a united country that contributes to world peace”

On 13 August, a global prayer for peace and reconciliation on the Korean Peninsula will unite voices seeking to build bridges between North and South Korea.

26 July 2023

Prayer

2023 Joint South-North Prayer for Peace and Reunification on the Korean Peninsula

‘In his flesh he has made both groups into one and has broken down the dividing wall, that is, the hostility between us.’ (Eph 2:14 NRSV)

26 July 2023

As WCC delegation visits US, focus goes to prayer, reflection, and action

A World Council of Churches (WCC) delegation, led by WCC general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, is visiting the USA this week, traveling to New York City as well as Washington, D.C. to bring together ecumenical leadership.

20 July 2023

Feature story

Old must join young in solving global problems, interfaith peacemakers conference told

A young Christian from the United Kingdom has said that the young generation needs the older generation to work with them to tackle the world's problems, as neither group can do it alone.

20 July 2023

WCC sends joyful greetings to Cardinal-elect Pierrbattista Pizzaballa

World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay sent joyful greetings from the global fellowship to Cardinal-elect Pierrbattista Pizzaballa’s nomination by His Holiness Pope Francis.

14 July 2023

Letter

WCC general secretary condolence letter on the passing of Rev. Edgar Avitia Legarda

07 July 2023

General Secretary

WCC mourns the passing of Edgar Avitia Legarda

The World Council of Churches (WCC) joins the Methodist family and people across the world who are mourning the death of Rev. Edgar Avitia Legarda, a passionate ecumenical bridge builder.

07 July 2023

Interview

Ecumenical Patriarch on WCC 75th anniversary: “a time for renewal of commitment”

His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew spoke during a brief interview after his opening sermon on 21 June at the World Council of Churches central committee meeting.

03 July 2023

Feature story

We do not despair but are disturbed

Hope and commitment were central in the report that the Africa region presented to the WCC central committee on 26 June. As is customary during these meetings, central committee members, advisors, stewards, and staff from each region met for prayer and sharing and to identify issues affecting the life and witness of the churches in their region.

28 June 2023

Statement: public statement

Minute on the situation in Myanmar

27 June 2023

Statement: public statement

Statement on the 70th Anniversary of the Korean War Armistice Agreement

Statement on the 70th Anniversary of the Korean War Armistice Agreement by the WCC central committee, Geneva, Switzerland, 21-27 June 2023.

26 June 2023

Statement: public statement

Minute on the situation in Myanmar

26 June 2023

Climate change comes under churches' microscope as a justice issue

The climate emergency is already causing serious food insecurity on a global scale, members of the World Council of Churches (WCC) central committee heard at a plenary session on 23 June—and they added that climate justice is a matter of both faith and action.

24 June 2023

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

Message

WCC message of greetings at the 16th General Assembly of the Conference of European Churches

Message of greetings at the 16th General Assembly of the Conference of European Churches from Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, general secretary of the World Council of Churches.

14 June 2023

General Secretary