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Churches and moral discernment: A series of three webinars by WCC Faith and Order Commission

In preserving and restoring unity, churches are increasingly confronted with moral questions. The World Council of Churches Faith and Order Commission has studied this topic and recently presented a new study document called “Churches and Moral Discernment: Facilitating Dialogue to Build Koinonia.” In a series of three webinars, the commission will introduce the document and two other publications that assist in learning from and with each other about discerning ethical questions in the churches.

 

The COVID-19 pandemic and community life: reflections and challenges

The Greek word Koinonia, which Paul especially uses in the New Testament, translates as community, communion, union, fellowship, participation, among other meanings. The term "solidarity" expresses the meaning of Koinonia. The community based on solidarity seeks peace, justice, well-being, the Shalom of the people. The word "coexistence" can also be equivalent of Koinonia, because it means to live in unity for several generations under the same roof or house. The "coexistence" leads us to take care of the integrity of creation, to recognize that we are not the only inhabitants of this house.

1920 (2): “God wills fellowship”: The Anglican Bishops’ Appeal to Unity

End of June, early July 1920: 252 Anglican bishops from around the world converge to London. I travel the yellowish pages of the list of dioceses they represent: Zanzibar, Nagpur, Zululand, Adelaide, Argentina, Polynesia, Singapore, Bombay, Southern Brazil, Mombassa, Antigua, Tokyo. They are gathering for a conference called “Lambeth,” from the name of London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury, then Randall Davidson, whom they recognise as spiritual leader.

Bishop Staccato Powell: ‘I solicit the most fervent prayer of covering’

Bishop Staccato Powell is president of the board of bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, a founding member church of the World Council of Churches (WCC). His long service with the WCC includes attending four assemblies and serving on many governing bodies, including the current Central Committee.

1920(1): Una hermosa carta de la Iglesia de Constantinopla

Para el movimiento ecuménico, ¿fue el año 1920 lo que históricamente se solía denominar annus mirabilis, un “año de los milagros o de las maravillas”? Si, en estos momentos, ustedes también se encuentran confinados, pueden dedicar tiempo a reflexionar sobre esto. Empecemos nuestro recorrido ecuménico de 1920 un año antes: en 1919.

1920 (1): Une belle lettre de l’Église de Constantinople

L’année 1920 a-t-elle été pour le mouvement œcuménique ce que l’on appelait autrefois une annus mirabilis, une année prodigieuse? Si vous êtes confiné-e comme moi, le temps qui s’offre à vous est propice à la réflexion à ce sujet. Commençons notre tour œcuménique de 1920 une année plus tôt.