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World Council of Churches (WCC) central committee moderator Bishop Prof. Dr Heinrich Bedford-Strohm, in his report to the WCC governing body, addressed how to share hope in a world beset by dramatically increasing suffering and violence.

In his report to the World Council of Churches (WCC) central committee, WCC general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay reflected on daring to hope in the context of struggle and pain.

During a press conference on 18 June—the opening day of the World Council of Churches (WCC) central committee in Johannesburg, South Africa—a journalist’s question sparked candid answers: “Is the world listening to the WCC?"

Welcomed by African churches, the World Council of Churches (WCC) central committee, held its opening prayer on 18 June, beginning a meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa that will run through 24 June.

The World Council of Churches (WCC) executive and central committees are about to convene in Johannesburg, South Africa, with the central committee meeting 18-24 June, and the executive committee 16-17 June. 

A new network of young people, ages 20-30, has formed a cohort called “Ecumenical voices of youth ambassadors”, to articulate a vision of rooted in justice, unity, and reconciliation. 

Gathered in prayer in the chapel on 10 June, the WCC Ecumenical Institute at Bossey saw four new students graduate with a Master of Advanced Studies in Ecumenical Studies.

Preaching at a special centennial service for the United Church of Canada, World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay lifted his voice with joy and thanksgiving with those gathered at the Gower United Church in St. John’s, Newfoundland, on Pentecost Sunday.