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The Methodist Church of Haiti is celebrating its 200th anniversary. Founded as a mission in 1817, it is the oldest Protestant church in the Caribbean nation. Special events in Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, last week drew attention to the church’s history and its contributions to the country.

Forschende aus der ganzen Welt können jetzt für ihre Studien zur Geschichte der ökumenischen Bewegung auf eine neue Materialsammlung zugreifen - es ist der Nachlass von Philip Potter, der von 1972 bis 1984 Generalsekretär des ÖRK war. Alle diese Unterlagen stehen jetzt auf schriftliche Anforderung zur Verfügung oder können im Lesesaal des ÖRK-Archivs in Genf eingesehen werden.

Researchers around the world have a new resource for studying the history of the ecumenical movement — the personal papers of Philip Potter, general secretary of the WCC from 1972 to 1984. “We hope that the WCC Archives will receive many researchers from around the world who will learn more about the ecumenical movement to which Philip significantly contributed throughout his life,” said Hans von Rütte, WCC archivist.

Les chercheurs du monde entier disposent d’une nouvelle ressource pour étudier l’histoire du mouvement œcuménique: les documents personnels de Philip Potter, secrétaire général du COE de 1972 à 1984. Ces documents sont désormais disponibles sur demande écrite ou peuvent être consultés dans la salle de lecture des archives du COE à Genève.

Racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and intolerance negate the essence of human beings by negating their origins and identities. This year marks the fifteenth anniversary of the 2001 World Conference against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance held in Durban, South Africa.

The role of faith in promoting women’s human rights was the focus of an ecumenical training session held in Geneva, Switzerland, for representatives of faith-based organizations.

“Diakonia must be done through action, social services, advocacy and challenging systems and structures that create injustice and dehumanization of people,” said Rev. Dr Paul Gardner of Jamaica at a seminar in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, which included a visit by the president of Haiti.

In recent letters to the National Council of Churches in the United States and the Caribbean Conference of Churches, the World Council of Church (WCC) general secretary, Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit invoked prayers for the people affected by Hurricane Sandy.

By Fredrick Nzwili (*)

Les lieux saints d'Haïti n'ont pas été épargnés par le tremblement de terre dévastateur du 12 janvier. Mais dans toute la capitale, Port-au-Prince, de nombreuses églises se reconstruisent dans les décombres.

By Maria Halava (*)