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On the ambiguities of border and our quest for unity today

In the world today, border is far from a neutral or natural notion. Depending on the context of interpretation, it evokes different thoughts and emotions. For some, it may recall an expensive wall of xenophobia. For others, it could mean a gateway to safety and refuge, or the relentless defense against hostile aggressors. As we ponder the theme “Christ’s love (re)moves borders,” we shall begin by asking: What are borders? At a time when world powers are trying to change borders by force, what does it mean for Christ’s love to (re)move borders? And, ultimately, how do we discern between ideological pacifism and true unity?

28 July 2022
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Father Emanuel Youkhana in a demolished church building in the liberated part of Mosul, Iraq. © Paul Jeffrey/WCC

“When everybody is building walls, the church can build bridges”

During the visit to Iraq on 20-24 January, a delegation of church leaders shared the findings and recommendations of a recent study exploring the specific needs of displaced people in Iraq and Syria. The delegation also learned a lot about the current situation and challenges from representatives of local faith communities in Iraq, heads of the country’s Christian churches and Christian young people.

30 January 2017
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"Christians acting and advocating for justice, without major concern for how this deepens and expands the life of Christian community, are not 'ecumenical' in any full sense of the word; just as Christians pursuing sacramental fellowship, without major concern for how this deepens and expands their engagement with the world", Rev. Dr Michael Kinnamon said in his opening address. Photo: Michael Short

Church advocacy in action at the United Nations

After six days of intense discussions on migration, the conflict in Sri Lanka and climate change, of common prayer and practical efforts to make the voice of the churches on these issues heard at the United Nations, the UN Advocacy Week of the World Council of Churches (WCC) ended with good results on Friday.

25 November 2008