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South Sudan Council of Churches statement on nonviolence

The South Sudan Council of Churches released a statement on 10 March echoing the church leaders’ call for nonviolent means to solve the nation’s problems.

14 March 2023

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South Sudan Council of Churches releases statement on nonviolence

After receiving a pilgrimage of global religious leaders, the South Sudan Council of Churches released a statement on 10 March echoing the church leaders’ call for nonviolent means to solve the nation’s problems.

13 March 2023

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South Sudan church leaders outline expectations ahead of “ecumenical pilgrimage of peace”

As South Sudan readied to welcome visiting world Christian leaders, church officials in the country articulated a range of expectations, including a strong call for peace and reconciliation.

03 February 2023

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South Sudan education gets a boost, even as food shortages keep children out of school

South Sudan churches are playing a significant role in the country’s education, but food shortages are keeping millions of children out of school.

17 November 2022

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Carrying the cries of South Sudanese women for peace and justice to the WCC Assembly

At the World Council of Churches 11th Assembly in Karlsruhe Germany, Jackcilia Salathiel Ebere will be carrying the voices of women from South Sudan who are crying for peace and justice.

26 August 2022

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Awaiting world church leaders, South Sudanese churches hold ecumenical prayers

At ecumenical prayers in the capital city, Juba, South Sudanese church leaders called for unity, peace, and reconciliation, as their nation continued to struggle with instability and conflict, a decade after independence.

20 June 2022

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South Sudan churches re-commit to Action Plan for Peace

When heads of Churches in South Sudan unveiled the Action Plan for Peace in the Rwandan Capital, Kigali in 2015, the immediate aim was to stop the war.

03 May 2022

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Displaced people celebrate Mass in South Sudan

WCC expresses appreciation for peace-building efforts in South Sudan—but calls for better lives for the people

While the World Council of Churches (WCC) deeply appreciates peace-building efforts in South Sudan, the WCC is also calling attention to the dire circumstances in which the people of South Sudan are still forced to lead their daily lives.

23 February 2022

Interview

Rev. Fr James Oyet Latansio, general secretary of the South Sudan Council of Churches.

World’s newest nation has ‘little to celebrate’ ten years after independence, says South Sudan Council of Churches head

South Sudan came into existence ten years ago this week, but there is little to celebrate for the world's newest nation, Rev. Fr James Oyet Latansio, general secretary of the South Sudan Council of Churches.

15 July 2021

Event

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Impact of COVID-19 on the Mission of Justice and Peace in Africa

27 April 2021

A World Council of Churches and All Africa Conference of Churches Africa regional consultation on the Pilgrimage of Justice and Peace in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic

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WCC mourns passing of Catholic Archbishop Paulino Lukudu, a beacon of hope for South Sudan

His Eminence Paulino Lukudu, Catholic archbishop emeritus of Juba, South Sudan, passed away on 5 April, leaving many in mourning for a religious leader widely regarded as an anchor amid conflict and a beacon of hope.

07 April 2021

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Dr Agnes Abuom on the passing of His Eminence Archbishop Paulino Lukudu

Dr Agnes Abuom, moderator of the WCC Central Committee on the passing of His Eminence Paulino Lukudu, Archbishop Emeritus of Juba, South Sudan.

07 April 2021

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WCC mourns passing of Rev. Canon Clement Janda, a special gift to the ecumenical movement

The World Council of Churches (WCC) is celebrating the life of Rev. Canon Clement Janda, an ecumenical visionary known as a liberation icon and a listening ear for all.

11 March 2021

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Church leaders at a meeting with the president of South Sudan

All Africa Conference of Churches urges all parties in South Sudan: “embrace peace and reconciliation”

During a solidarity visit to South Sudan, a delegation from the All Africa Conference of Churches urged all parties in South Sudan to pursue peace even amid challenges.

30 November 2020

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South Sudan church leaders appeal for urgent humanitarian assistance amid floods

South Sudanese Church leaders are appealing for urgent humanitarian assistance to meet the needs of their population, who have been left vulnerable by a mix of five crises, including floods and the COVID-19 pandemic.

03 November 2020

Publication

Healing Together

A Facilitator’s Resource for Ecumenical Faith and Community-Based Counselling

Fulata Lusungu Moyo

Up to 80 percent of Africans are estimated to be traumatized as a result of violence, poverty, disease, natural disasters, and other causes. As a continent where the majority of the population are young people, Africa’s adolescent population is particularly affected. Along with common causes of trauma, youth also experience many other struggles related to growing up. But this trauma often goes unaddressed, not only because sexual and gender-based violence become normalized, but also because of the lack of specific services and awareness.
This book addresses this lack. It is an important gift to enhance the role of churches to provide wholeness.

15 October 2020

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In Easter message, South Sudan Council of Churches says “Our Risen Lord is always with us”

In a pastoral message, the South Sudan Council of Churches, to the people of South Sudan, affirmed the victory of Christ over death.

15 April 2020

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South Sudan Council of Churches shares Christmas message of peace

The South Sudan Council of Churches in its Christmas message calls for peace among communities in South Sudan and respect towards the ethnic differences. Christmastime is a time for justice, peace, healing and reconciliation, the message reflects.

16 December 2019

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Lecture - Speech

Dr Agnes Abuom’s Welcome Remarks WCC Executive Committee, Geneva, 22-28 May 2019

Brothers and sisters, welcome to the Executive Committee meeting. It is a joy to see each one of you. A lot has happened both positive and not so good, since we last met at the stop in our pilgrimage together in Uppsala, Sweden; this stop for was a moment to learn and be exposed to the Swedish ecclesial landscape and we are grateful to the Church of Sweden for their support and solidarity.

22 May 2019

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Prayer service in a Pentecostal church in South Sudan, May 2018. Photo: Geoffrey Alemba/WCC

South Sudan Council of Churches releases statement on peace agreement, long-term action plan

On 4 October, the South Sudan Council of Churches released a statement on the revitalized peace agreement as well as an action plan for peace through 2023.

05 October 2018