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Thirty days that changed the ecumenical movement

No holidays for William Temple, Archbishop of York, early in August 1937. The ecumenical movement for the social responsibility of the churches, known as Life and Work,” had just held its world conference in Oxford, 12-26 July, with the church struggle against emerging totalitarian states at the heart of its theme and work. Temple had drafted the final message of the conference, known for the motto let the Church be the Church.”   

La couverture médiatique de la 11e Assemblée du COE témoigne de l’attention et de l’intérêt du monde entier

La couverture médiatique de la 11e Assemblée du Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE), qui s’est tenue en 2022 à Karlsruhe (Allemagne), a révélé un intérêt mondial pour les moyens d’action et les décisions de l’œcuménisme face aux préoccupations pressantes de la planète, telles que les changements climatiques, la guerre en Ukraine ou le conflit israélo-palestinien.

La lutte des femmes autochtones pour défendre leur identité en Asie et ailleurs

Très souvent, les contributions des femmes autochtones d’Asie à leurs sociétés et communautés passent inaperçues en raison de la marginalisation et de la discrimination dont elles sont victimes dans la région et au-delà. Si l’égalité des genres progresse lentement dans le monde, les femmes autochtones luttent toujours pour leurs droits de femmes, mais aussi de femmes autochtones; ce message est l’un des constats d’un atelier, qui s’est déroulé le 2 septembre, en marge de la 11e Assemblée du Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE).

WCC, Religions for Peace will release joint message on statelessness: “Belonging—Affirmations for Faith Leaders’

The World Council of Churches (WCC) and Religions for Peace will issue on 9 May a joint message on statelessness, Belonging—Affirmations for Faith Leaders”.

The document is one of the most recent fruits of WCC work that has been ongoing for more than a decade around the issue of statelessness. It is currently available in English, French, Spanish and Arabic.

Perkins names Dr Evelyn Parker as 2021 Distinguished Alumna

The Perkins School of Theology Alumni/ae Council selected Dr Evelyn L. Parker as the 2021 recipient of the Perkins Distinguished Alumnus/a Award. The award recognizes Perkins graduates who have demonstrated effectiveness and integrity in service to the church, continuing support for the goals of Perkins and Southern Methodist University, outstanding service to the community, and exemplary character.

Webinar remembers past massacres in the Pacific

A webinar on 18 October remembered past massacres in the Pacific, honoring the legacy and resilience of the victims. Speakers reflected on past massacres in Samoa, the Marshall Islands, and Kanaky, all of which took place during colonial times or during occupation.