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WCC general secretary reflects on deep spirituality of member churches in Asia

After returning from a visit to the Christian Conference of Asia assembly, and from visits with church leaders in India, World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay reflected that the relationships he built were both enlightening and inspiring.

05 October 2023

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COP27 in images – as Egypt hosts the United Nations climate change conference

The sun was just setting over Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt when hundreds of protestors turned towards the main plenary hall of COP27 – the United Nations climate change conference – to raise their fists into the air, shouting ‘Pay up! Pay up! Pay up for loss and damage!’

16 November 2022

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Christ’s Love (Re)moves Borders – GETI 2022 in images

GETI 2022, the third global iteration of a Global Ecumenical Theological Institute, brought together some 100 young theologians from across the globe for six weeks of intense ecumenical sharing and learning – first online for four weeks and then for two weeks in person onsite – as the World Council of Churches (WCC) recently gathered for its 11^th assembly in Karlsruhe, Germany.

13 September 2022

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Elisama Wani Daniel: “Pray for the people of South Sudan”

Elisama Wani Daniel, from the Province of the Episcopal Church of Sudan, spoke about the prophetic role of the church in helping the people of South Sudan, which he describes as “a country that has gone through many struggles in its history.”

17 June 2022

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Webinar raises awareness on stigma surrounding menstruation

At a webinar organized by the World Council of Churches (WCC), Norwegian Church Aid, and the International Partnership of Religion and Sustainable Development to mark Menstrual Hygiene Day on 28 May, participants, including representatives of various faith communities, brought to light the challenges regarding access to menstrual products, education about menstruation, and period-friendly sanitation facilities.

03 June 2022

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WCC webinar offers reflections on colonial and missionary legacy and conflict in post-colonial Africa

A 24 May webinar, "Pluralism, Racism and Xenophobia: The colonial and missionary legacy and conflict in post-colonial Africa,” was held on 24 May, one day before “Africa Day” was celebrated.

02 June 2022

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Webinar explores “Two years after the death of George Floyd: Antiracism, #BLM and the United Nations”

A 25 May webinar explored the theme “Two years after George Floyd’s death: Antiracism, #BLM and the United Nations.” As people continue to challenge the systemic racism that has devalued the lives of Black and Brown people globally, many are asking the question: how much progress have we seen in the last two years? why do some of these tragic events spark a stronger call for change than others?

02 June 2022

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People in a group walking and conversing.

Hospitality at heart, in bringing Orthodox family together

With the World Council of Churches (WCC) 11^th Assembly less than four months away, the Church of Cyprus serves as host as the WCC brings Orthodox churches together for an Inter-Orthodox Pre-Assembly Consultation on 9-16 May.

12 May 2022

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WCC shares greetings with Jamaica Baptist Union

World Council of Churches acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca shared joyful greetings with the Jamaica Baptist Union as the union gathered for its 172nd General Assembly, being held 23-27 February.

24 February 2022

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Tutu’s legacy: A Zoom panel celebrating “the Arch”

A Zoom panel on 30 January 2022 recalled the witness of Archbishop Desmond Tutu (1931-2021) and to celebrate the publication of a new book, Ecumenical Encounters with Desmond Mpilo Tutu, honouring his life and work and presented to him on his 90th birthday.

03 February 2022

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African farmer man's hand touches a green plant.

'Racism, Land and Food' seminar dissects how dispossession negates food sovereignty

As many communities worldwide battle to get food to the table, a World Council of Churches (WCC) webinar titled ‘Racism, Land and Food' highlighted the intersections of food, land, and racial injustices on food sovereignty over generations of dispossessed groups.

17 December 2021

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Inaugural Global Forum for Children and Youth: a call to action to care about children

World Council of Churches (WCC) acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca joined a global call to action for all who care about children, offering a message at the inaugural Global Forum for Children and Youth, held 7-9 December.

10 December 2021

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Women sitting and talking in armchairs with 'Thursdays in Black' banner in between them.

Thursdays in Black ambassadors from Australia reflect on why they act, hope, pray—and speak out

Our series of interviews with Thursdays in Black ambassadors highlights those who are playing a vital role in increasing the impact of our collective call for a world without rape and violence.

24 November 2021

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Webinar reflects on how racism, colonialism exacerbate impacts of climate change

In the context of the 76th session of the UN General Assembly, a 29 September webinar explored both the tremendous achievement of the decolonization of land and people, and the legacies of colonialism and their effects on people and the environment.

30 September 2021

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Video: Nationality for Palestinians - Easter Initiative 2021

The 2021 Easter initiative by the World Council of Churches Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (WCC-EAPPI) sets out to connect the Biblical narrative with current realities in Palestine and Israel, to spotlight the injustices of life under occupation.

01 April 2021

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Video: Jabal Al-Baba | Pope's Hill - Easter Initiative 2021

01 April 2021

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Video: Freedom to worship - Easter Initiative 2021

01 April 2021

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Video: Khan Al Ahmar - Easter Initiative 2021

01 April 2021

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Collage of some of the Week of Prayer pictures shared by Christians in different places

In pictures: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Prayers for unity took on a different look and feel this year, but they weren’t stopped by widespread restrictions on face-to-face gatherings. From prayer cards to personal reflections, online gatherings to new connections, the images worldwide convey the spiritual richness of an ecumenical family that came together in prayer.

01 February 2021