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WCC greetings to the 4th Global Gathering of the Global Christian Forum in Accra, Ghana

Greetings to the 4th Global Gathering of the Global Christian Forum in Accra, Ghana by Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, general secretary of the World Council of Churches.

17 April 2024

Blog post

Jesus and the ladder to peacemaking: an Easter meditation

Originally published by The Canadian Council of Churches.*

04 April 2024

Pastor Peter Noteboom

Visiting Lebanon, WCC general secretary discusses praying and working together for peace

As World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay began a visit to Lebanon on 20 March, his agenda included a private meeting with His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Armenian Apostolic Church, Holy See of Cilicia.

22 March 2024

Lecture - Speech

Salt of the earth and light of the world - Unity of the church as a sign for unity in the world

In a speech before the Anglican Bishops’ Conference of Southern Africa, WCC moderator Bishop Dr Heinrich Bedford-Strohm reflected on “Salt of the earth and light of the world: Unity of the church as a sign for unity in the world.”

28 February 2024

WCC Officers

Background document

The Church of Sweden: Ecumenical Catalyst, International Agent of Peace

15 February 2024

WCC president from Europe reflects at Christian Aid assembly

World Council of Churches president from Europe Rev. Dr Susan Durber shared reflections at the Christian Aid assembly, expressing appreciation for the meaningful gathering of churches and ecumenical leaders.

21 November 2023

WCC congratulates Most Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit on award from King Harald of Norway

World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay congratulated former WCC general secretary Most Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit, former WCC general secretary and presiding bishop of the Church of Norway, on receiving an award from King Harald of Norway.

14 November 2023

Letter

WCC general secretary congratulatory letter to Bishop Olav Fykse Tveit on receiving an award from King Harald of Norway

14 November 2023

Publication

Cover of booklet: Guide for Churches on the Prevention of Obstetric Fistula shows a group of women from the Freedom from Fistula Foundation in Toamasina, Madagascar, following their repair surgeries.

A Guide for Churches on the Prevention of Obstetric Fistula

WCC Human Rights programme

This guide aims to raise awareness in churches and church communities of the catastrophic condition of obstetric fistula—a childbirth injury usually caused by prolonged, obstructed labour without timely medical intervention. Obstetric fistula can have devastating physical, emotional, and economic consequences for women and can even result in permanent disability.

It introduces readers to obstetric fistula and explains why churches need to be concerned. It discusses how churches can help prevent the condition from occurring in the women in their congregations and local communities. It also offers practical and emotional support and encouragement to those who are suffering with obstetric fistula. Finally, this guide outlines the advocacy work being done and suggests some actions churches can take.

Available for download in English, Portuguese, and Malagasy.

26 October 2023

Message

Letter of greetings on the 50th anniversary of the Argentine Commission for Refugees and Migrants – CAREF, on behalf of WCC general secretary Rev. Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay

10 October 2023

WCC shares warm wishes with Argentine Commission for Refugees and Migrants, celebrating 50 years

The World Council of Churches (WCC) shared joyful greetings on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the foundation of the Argentine Commission for Refugees and Migrants (CAREF).

10 October 2023

Letter

Platinum jubilee greetings to the CSI Women’s Fellowship in the Madhya Kerala Diocese from the general secretary of the WCC, Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay

02 October 2023

Middle East Council of Churches sets annual day to pray and educate about abducted people

The Middle East Council of Churches announced that the 22 April each year—the day of the kidnapping of the two Archbishops of Aleppo, Metropolitan Boulos Yaziji and Metropolitan Gregorios Youhanna Ibrahim— will be named “The Ecumenical Day for the Abducted and the Forcibly Absented.”

25 April 2023

Participants of the regional ecumenical organizations meeting

Regional general secretaries meet to collaborate for justice, peace, and reconciliation

The leaders of regional ecumenical organizations met on 19-20 April at the Ecumenical Institute at Bossey to consult and collaborate with each other and with the World Council of Churches (WCC).

21 April 2023

WCC mourns loss of Omega Chilufya Bula, who opened doors of opportunity for many

The World Council of Churches (WCC) joins The United Church of Canada and many other churches and peoples across the world who are mourning the death of Omega Chilufya Bula, a beloved justice leader, sister, elder, pioneer, mentor, friend, and colleague.

03 February 2023

WCC Christmas message: “the love of God in Christ is meant indeed for all people, for the whole of creation”

The World Council of Churches (WCC) Christmas message, signed by WCC acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca, reflects on the love of Christ—a love that is for all.

19 December 2022

Interview

In Chile, “Churches’ ministry of reconciliation is key”

Bishop Izani Bruch, from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chile, serves as the Evangelical chaplain of the Government House at the Palacio de La Moneda, in Santiago since April 2022. Below, she shares insights about the current situation of the country from the perspective of Christian responsibility.

29 November 2022

Lecture - Speech

Experiences of promoting global coexistence and Human Fraternity - Lecture of the WCC acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca at the “Bahrain Dialogue Forum"

World Council of Churches acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca delivered a lecture during the first edition of the “Bahrain Dialogue Forum: East and West for Human Coexistence” held 3-4 November. Sauca’s lecture took place during a forum session entitled “Experiences of Promoting Global Coexistence and Human Fraternity.”

03 November 2022