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A book discussion on “Ahead of Her Time: Pan-African Women of Faith and the Vision of Christian Unity, Mission, and Justice,” showed how women of pan-African descent are bringing the wisdom and fire of ecumenism into the hearts and minds of the next generation.

The World Council of Churches (WCC), closing the Week of Prayer for Overcoming Racism and Xenophobia, drew people together to reflect that humans are made in the image of God. 

The Conference of National Black Churches hosted its annual Leadership Recognition Dinner on 13 December, in Orlando, Florida, in conjunction with their annual national consultation.

A new book, "Ahead of Her Time: Pan-African Women of Faith and the Vision of Christian Unity, Mission, and Justice,” authored by World Council of Churches (WCC) president from North America Rev. Dr Angelique Walker-Smith, debuted on 1 November, All Saints Day, during an online and in-person reception and awards ceremony of pan-African women of faith represented in the book. The event took place at Bread for the World (USA) in Washington, DC.

Du sport à l’astronomie, en passant par l’art et les relations familiales, les jeunes qui ont participé au séminaire en ligne le 16 mars ont expliqué pourquoi ils et elles veulent et ont besoin de technologies sûres et accessibles pour réaliser leurs rêves.

Les intervenant-e-s, âgé-e-s de 7 à 17 ans, étaient des jeunes femmes et des jeunes hommes qui ont exprimé leurs aspirations de façon claire. Ils et elles ont également fait part de ce que les adultes dans leur vie doivent leur apporter dès maintenant et à l’avenir.

From sports to rocket science, from art to family relationships, young people at a webinar on 16 March spoke out on why they want and need safe, accessible technology to realize their dreams.

The speakers, ages 7-17, were young women and men who clearly articulated their aspirations, and also communicated what the adults in their lives need to provide not just in the future—but right now.

La 67e session de la Commission de la condition de la femme se déroulera du 6 au 17 mars à New York et en ligne. Le Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE) participera à des manifestations parallèles en ligne, prévues les 9, 14 et 16 mars. 

The 67th Commission on the Status of Women will take place on 6-17 March in New York City and online. The World Council of Churches (WCC) is involved in online side events scheduled for 9, 14, and 16 March. 

Le 5 septembre, lors d’un vote, en présence de 574 délégué-e-s, la 11ᵉ Assemblée du COE a élu huit nouveaux et nouvelles président-e-s, six régionaux et deux d’Églises orthodoxes.

The World Council of Churches (WCC) 11th Assembly elected eight new presidents, six regional and two from Orthodox churches, in a vote on 5 September with 574 delegates present.

As the World Council of Churches (WCC) focuses on final preparations for the upcoming WCC 11th Assembly in Karlsruhe, WCC moderator Dr Agnes Abuom offered some personal reflections on her leadership role within the WCC, the importance of ecumenical work, the loss of ecumenical luminary Metropolitan Gennadios of Sasima, and the most vital part of her own Christian faith.