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A global outlook from different angles

In a world of diversities and different contexts, the worldwide Christian fellowship represents unity in faith across national borders, cultural traditions, and ethnic backgrounds. Understanding the challenges that current developments in different parts of world pose to the ecumenical movement is vital for communicating its message of unity, justice, and peace effectively.

10 April 2024

Event

End Femicide: Invest in Women’s Lives

08 March 2024

A webinar on 8 March—International Women’s Day—will address the societal norms and structures that perpetuate femicide—and steps for churches to seek healing and justice.

Online

Thirsting for peace: Gaza's water woes in the midst of war

The water crisis in Gaza has grown particularly alarming, with large parts of the population having access to less than three litres of water per person per day—well below the emergency threshold of 15 litres, according to UNICEF.

31 January 2024

Attacks in Nigeria “a devastating blow to our collective peace and unity”

The Christian Council of Nigeria extended condolences for those who lost loved ones amid violent attacks in remote villages in northern Nigeria. At least 140 were killed as assailants targeted 17 communities, burning down most houses in the area.

29 December 2023

Youth with disabilities want churches to train more ordained ministers

Churches should promote disability studies in theological institutions and recruit persons into ordained ministry, youth with disabilities urged after attending the 12^th General Assembly of the All Africa Conference of Churches in Abuja, Nigeria.

08 December 2023

Media advisory

Religious Leaders Unite for Climate Peace in Solidarity with Refugees

Religious leaders will gather on 12 December for an event inked to the Global Refugee Forum. Hosted by the UNHCR, the World Council of Churches (WCC), and Religions for Peace (RfP) at the Ecumenical Centre, Geneva, the programme is entitled: “Religious Leaders Unite for Climate Peace in Solidarity with Refugees.”

07 December 2023

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Violations of human rights escalate in Masafer Yatta, Jerusalem

Ecumenical accompaniers continue to document violations of human rights in Palestine and Israel, some of the latest being reported at a school in Masafer Yatta, and in Jerusalem affecting Armenian Christians.

30 November 2023

Weltkonferenz für Glauben und Kirchenverfassung 2025 wird Jubiläum des Konzils von Nizäa feiern

Die sechste Weltkonferenz für Glauben und Kirchenverfassung des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen (ÖRK), mit der das 1700-jährige Jubiläum des ersten ökumenischen Konzils von Nizäa gefeiert werden soll, wird im Oktober 2025 auf Einladung der Koptischen Orthodoxen Kirche in Ägypten stattfinden.

29 November 2023

Interview

Very Rev. Dr Evans Onyemara thankful for “assurance that we are not abandoned on our journey” in Nigeria

Rev. Dr Evans Onyemara, general secretary of the Christian Council of Nigeria, attended the World Council of Churches (WCC) executive committee meeting from 8-14 November in Abuja, Nigeria. He took time to reflect on accomplishments and challenges in his country, and why he’s grateful for the presence of the WCC.

29 November 2023

WCC general secretary at University of South Africa: “Christian voice for unity is not restricted to the church”

World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay delivered a public lecture, “A Christian Voice in a World of Conflict,” at the University of South Africa on 27 November.

27 November 2023

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Zusammenfassung der ÖRK-Exekutivausschusstagung: Hauptaugenmerk auf einige der größten Herausforderungen unserer heutigen Welt, ÖRK macht aber auch Hoffnung

Der Exekutivausschuss des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen (ÖRK) hat seine Tagung in Abuja, Nigeria, vom 8. bis 14. November mit dem Gefühl abgeschlossen, die Gemeinschaft von Kirchen auf dem Pilgerweg der Gerechtigkeit, der Versöhnung und der Einheit voranzubringen.

23 November 2023

World Conference on Faith and Order in 2025 will mark anniversary of the Council of Nicaea

The Sixth World Conference on Faith and Order of the World Council of Churches (WCC), marking the 1700th anniversary of the first Ecumenical Council of Nicaea, is to take place in Egypt in October 2025 at the invitation of the Coptic Orthodox Church.

23 November 2023

ÖRK besucht den Sultan von Sokoto, „um zusammen für Frieden und Eintracht zu arbeiten“

Der Exekutivausschuss des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen (ÖRK) stattete dem Sultan von Sokoto Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar einen Besuch ab. Als Sultan von Sokoto gilt er als geistliches Oberhaupt der 100 Mio. Musliminnen und Muslime in Nigeria.

23 November 2023

WCC institute encouraged rethinking theology

The second-ever Regional Ecumenical Theological Institute, jointly organized by the All Africa Conference of Churches and the World Council of Churches (WCC) Ecumenical Theological Education programme, was held 7-16 November in Abuja, Nigeria, drawing about 50 young people from all over Africa.

23 November 2023

Commission on International Affairs

Lecture - Speech

Keynote address by Peter Prove, director of the WCC Commission of the Churches on International Affairs at the Peace Conference in Jakarta, Indonesia

"Peace Among the People – Interreligious Action for Peace and Inclusive Communities", keynote address by Peter Prove, director of the Commission of the Churches on International Affairs, World Council of Churches, at the Peace Conference in Jakarta, Indonesia, 21 November 2023.

21 November 2023

Message

Address of the WCC general secretary at the All Africa Conference of Churches 12th Assembly

Address of the World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay at the All Africa Conference of Churches 12th General Assembly, "Christ`s Love Compels Us to Justice, Reconciliation and Unity".

20 November 2023

General Secretary

WCC moderator sends joyful greetings on 60th anniversary of All Africa Conference of Churches

World Council of Churches moderator Bishop Dr Heinrich Bedford-Strohm shared joyful greetings to the All Africa Conference of Churches as it celebrated its 60th birthday and gathered for its assembly.

20 November 2023

Moderator of Central Committee

Message

Greetings from the WCC moderator to the All Africa Conference of Churches assembly and 60th anniversary

Greetings from the World Council of Churches moderator Bishop Dr Heinrich Bedford-Strohm to the All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) assembly marking the 60th anniversary of the AACC.

20 November 2023