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Sr Susan Francois

Nuns file Indigenous rights resolution related to Citigroup

The Sisters of St Joseph of Peace, Catholic nuns located in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey (US), have spent the past four years filing shareholder resolutions related to Citigroup, urging the parent company of one of the world’s largest investment banks to rethink its financial ties to fossil fuel projects that harm Indigenous communities.

15 April 2025
Bible studies
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Seven Weeks for Water 2025, week 6: Water in the Cosmic Dance!

The sixth reflection of the Seven Weeks for Water 2025 series of the WCC Ecumenical Water Network is written by Prof. Mathew Koshy of Church of South India.  In this reflection, inspired by the Psalm104, he argues that the life giving resource, the water of life, plays a vital role in the “divine choreography” with other elements in God’s creation to sustain life. He then invites us to renew our participation in the “cosmic dance of life”—where water flows freely, justly, and joyfully.  Furthermore, he illustrates the Church of South India’s good practices in this endeavour.

07 April 2025
Interview
Rev. Peter Adewale Adenekan

Bossey student studies theology through lens of environmental justice

Rev. Peter Adewale Adenekan, from Nigeria, is a master's student at the Ecumenical Institute at Bossey. He is focusing his research on the World Council of Churches (WCC) Commission on Climate Justice and Sustainable Development. He reflects on what led him on this unique scholarly path, and his hopes for change. 

27 March 2025
News
EAPPI

EAPPI programme coordinator reflects on faith, action—and hope

Iskandar Majlaton is local programme coordinator for the World Council of Churches (WCC) Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (EAPPI). Operating in extraordinary circumstances that include the start of the war between Israel and Palestine that began in October 2023, the continued occupation of Palestinian land, and the increasing insecurity and violence that threatens the region. 

24 March 2025
Bible studies
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Seven Weeks for Water 2025, week 4: Is the “Water Futures Market” the Future of Water?

The fourth reflection of the Seven Weeks for Water 2025 series of the WCC Ecumenical Water Network is jointly written by  Dinesh Suna and Prof. Susan  Smith. They reflect on the pressing issues surrounding water in the context of climate change,  especially the disastrous  recent wildfires in California. Ironically, in 2020 California had  introduced the water in the “futures market” as a tradable commodity like oil and gold.  They underscore, the importance of prioritizing water as a common good, and the ethical challenges surrounding water privatization.

24 March 2025
Publication
Faith in Land Faith in our Childrens Future Cover

Foi en la terre, foi en l’avenir de nos enfants

Exploiter notre pouvoir de client pour pousser les banques à combattre la désertification

Desertification of the Mediterranean region is fuelled by the ongoing increase of CO2 emissions, of which over 75% are caused by fossil fuels. This fact-sheet highlights how our financial choices can help combat desertification and create a sustainable future for our children.  It is one of several resources the World Council of Churches (WCC) has developed to support churches from the region in their response to this challenge.

11 March 2025
News
Opening gathering for the Indigenous peoples’ pre-assembly to the World Council of Churches 11th Assembly in Karlsruhe, Germany, Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC

Le COE publie un rapport sur les spiritualités autochtones, les droits fonciers et la justice climatique

Le Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE) publie un rapport intitulé Indigenous Spiritualities, Land Rights, and Climate Justice (Spiritualités autochtones, droits fonciers et justice climatique, non traduit). Édité par Lori Ransom, consultante auprès du COE pour les populations autochtones, ce rapport s’apparente à une plateforme où s’expriment les voix claires, pressantes et vitales des populations autochtones face à la catastrophe climatique que nous vivons.

06 March 2025
News
Opening gathering for the Indigenous peoples’ pre-assembly to the World Council of Churches 11th Assembly in Karlsruhe, Germany, Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC

El CMI publica un informe sobre las espiritualidades indígenas, los derechos sobre la tierra y la justicia climática

El Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) ha publicado el informe de un seminario titulado Indigenous Spiritualities, Land Rights, and Climate Justice (“Espiritualidades indígenas, derechos sobre la tierra y justicia climática”) (disponible en inglés). Editado por Lori Ransom, asesora del CMI en materia de pueblos indígenas, el informe sirve de plataforma para que las claras, acuciantes y muy necesarias voces de los pueblos indígenas arrojen luz sobre la catástrofe climática que estamos viviendo.

06 March 2025
News
Opening gathering for the Indigenous peoples’ pre-assembly to the World Council of Churches 11th Assembly in Karlsruhe, Germany, Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC

ÖRK veröffentlicht Bericht „Indigene Spiritualitäten, Landrechte und Klimagerechtigkeit“

Der Ökumenische Rat der Kirchen (ÖRK) hat einen englischsprachigen Bericht eines Seminars mit dem Titel „Indigenous Spiritualities, Land Rights, and Climate Justice“ (indigene Spiritualitäten, Landrechte und Klimagerechtigkeit) veröffentlicht. Herausgeberin des Berichts ist Lori Ransom, die ÖRK-Beraterin zum Thema indigene Völker. Er dient als Plattform für die deutlichen, drängenden und dringend gebrauchten Stimmen von indigenen Völkern, um aufzudecken, dass wir uns mitten in einer Klimakatastrophe befinden.

06 March 2025