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WCC visit to Jamaica will focus on empowering faith communities

A WCC staff visit will take place from 12-21 January, aimed at empowering faith communities in Jamaica to take action on sexual and gender-based violence, racism, reparations, and climate justice.

09 January 2025

Letter

WCC letter of condolences on the Jeju Air passenger plane crash in South Korea

The World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay extended condolences to the bereaved families and the Korean people after a Jeju Air passenger plane crash at Muan International Airport in South Korea on 29 December 2024.

29 December 2024

Letter

WCC condolences on the act of violence perpetrated against people visiting a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany

Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC), and Bishop Dr Heinrich Bedford-Strohm, WCC moderator, have strongly condemned the act of violence perpetrated against people visiting a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on 20 December.

23 December 2024

WCC condemns assault at German Christmas market

21 December 2024

Blog post

Faith in action and testimony in the world: reflecting on the recent sentiments of Pakistani Christians

This blog reflects how Christian vocation involves not only personal faith but also tangible contributions to society through service, innovation, and advocacy.

19 December 2024

Rev. Sharaz Sharif Alam

Feature story

The library of the Chilean human rights organisation FASIC

WCC and Chile: 50 years of resilience, solidarity, and support in times of oppression

On the 50th anniversary of the 1973 Chilean military coup, Marta Palma, former staff of the World Council of Churches (WCC), remembers the WCC’s extensive support for Chilean churches and communities during one of the darkest periods in the nation’s history.

19 December 2024

Statement: public statement

WCC statement on developments in Syria

Statement of the World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay regarding the developments in Syria.

10 December 2024

Churches in South Korea condemn declaration of martial law

In a statement released 4 December, the National Council of Churches in Korea condemned the sudden declaration of martial law by president Yoon Suk Yeol, and committed to restoring democracy in the nation.

06 December 2024

Interview

Dr. Dagmar Pruin for Thursdays in Black, Photo: Brot für die Welt

Rev. Dr Dagmar Pruin: “Contribute to a more safe, just, and nonviolent world"

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. Rev. Dr Dagmar Pruin is president of Bread for the World (Germany).

05 December 2024

Publication

Love, Justice, and Reproductive Health

A Framework for Churches

Alexa Dava

Christ’s call to love our neighbours as ourselves includes ensuring that all have access to the resources needed to live and flourish. And yet, societal barriers to reproductive health prevent many individuals from accessing necessary care. Love, Justice and Reproductive Health: A Framework for Churches invites churches to consider reproductive health from a perspective rooted in Christ’s love. It introduces key areas and addresses prevalent disparities within reproductive health outcomes. The framework encourages churches to act on this issue, providing programmatic suggestions for them to embody Christ’s love and justice within their own contexts.

Please send comments and questions to [email protected]
The author, Rev Alexa Dava is ordained with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and serves as project officer for Human Dignity and Reproductive Health at the WCC.

04 December 2024

Ukrainian refugees arrive at the train station in Záhony, Hungary.

WCC moderator addresses Churches’ Commission for Migrants in Europe

World Council of Churches moderator Bishop Dr Heinrich Bedford-Strohm addressed the Churches’ Commission for Migrants in Europe on 2 December, during a conference in Frankfurt commemorating the 60th anniversary of the commission.

04 December 2024

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New publication focuses on ensuring disability-inclusive sexual and reproductive health in Tanzania

A new publication, TUMEWEZA: Compendium of Good Practices for Ensuring Disability-Inclusive Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights and Gender-Based Violence Services in United Republic of Tanzania, debuted on 3 December, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

03 December 2024

Liturgical text

World AIDS Day 2024 Ecumenical Prayer

29 November 2024

WCC Programmes

Feature story

Asia consultation calls for transformative action to address gender-based violence

A regional consultation on “Gender-Based Violence and Forced Migration of Women: Towards Strengthening Gender Justice Advocacy,” held 19-21 November in Bangkok, Thailand, organized by the Christian Conference of Asia, emphasized the need for collaborative, inclusive, and transformative action to address gender-based violence and the forced migration of women.

28 November 2024

WCC welcomes news of ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel

World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay welcomed the news of a ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel.

27 November 2024

Statement: public statement

World Council of Churches comment on the Ceasefire Between Lebanon and Israel

The World Council of Churches welcomes the news of a ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel.

27 November 2024