Key note address of Bishop Jonas Jonson at the CCIA Consultation on Centenary of Life and Work Conference in Stockholm 1925, Athens, Greece, 19 May 2025.
In his report to the World Council of Churches (WCC) executive committee, WCC general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay reflected on what it means—amid wars, rumours of wars, violence, trade wars, climate catastrophes, retaliations, and the quest for self-protection and preservation of identity—to be God’s family.
The World Council of Churches (WCC) Global Ecumenical Theological Institute (GETI) has finalized its 2025 curriculum, methodology, and study material, marking a significant milestone in preparations for this transformative global ecumenical formation program.
Dans son rapport au Comité exécutif du Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE), le pasteur Jerry Pillay, secrétaire général du COE, est revenu sur ce que signifiait être la famille de Dieu au milieu des guerres, des rumeurs de guerres, des violences, des guerres commerciales, des catastrophes climatiques, des représailles et des quêtes de protection personnelle ou de préservation de son identité.
In his report to the World Council of Churches (WCC) executive committee, WCC general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay reflected on what it means—amid wars, rumours of wars, violence, trade wars, climate catastrophes, retaliations, and the quest for self-protection and preservation of identity—to be God’s family.
On 26 April, representatives from the United Church of Zambia and the Council of Churches in Zambia gathered with the community at Trinity United Church of Zambia to celebrate the life of Rev. Violet Sampa-Bredt, 10 years after her passing.
As the world mourned the death of Pope Francis, voices from the World Council of Churches (WCC) fellowship brought forth special memories, deep gratitude, and heartfelt prayers.
Each year, this year for the fifth time, Shia Muslim students from the Risalat International Institute (co-located in Iran and in Great Britain), under the direction of Dr M A Shomali, joined the Bossey Ecumenical Institute students for dialogue, prayer, and fellowship.
“To Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood and has made us kings and priests to His God and Father, to Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.” (Rev.1:5-6). “ I will praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart, And I will glorify Your name forevermore. For great is Your mercy toward me, And You have delivered my soul from the depths of Sheol” (Psalms 86:12-13).
World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay extended condolences to His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church, upon the passing of His Eminence Metropolitan Pakhomious, Metropolitan of Beheira, Matrouh, and the Five Western Cities, and Abbot of St. Macarius of Alexandria Monastery in Mount Al-Qalali.
World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay extended condolences to His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church, upon the passing of His Eminence Metropolitan Pakhomious, Metropolitan of Beheira, Matrouh, and the Five Western Cities, and Abbot of St. Macarius of Alexandria Monastery in Mount Al-Qalali.
The National Council of Churches in Australia welcomed the World Council of Churches (WCC) for a visit that focused on the Pilgrimage of Justice, Reconciliation, and Unity.
Rev. Dr Mikie Roberts, World Council of Churches (WCC) programme executive for Spiritual Life and Faith and Order, is visiting Australia, where he shared the spirit and nuances of music-making, songwriting, and cross-confessional theology with students at the United Theological College in Sydney.
In its most recent meeting, the World Council of Churches (WCC) Commission on World Mission and Evangelism heard updates from its three working groups, and continued to map plans for a world mission conference in 2028.
L’évêque Heinrich Bedford-Strohm, président du Comité central du Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE), était à l’Institut œcuménique de Bossey et au Centre œcuménique les 27 et 28 janvier. Il y a vu à l’œuvre les dons, les talents et les activités qui font de Genève un haut lieu du mouvement œcuménique.
Moderator of the World Council of Churches (WCC) central committee Bishop Prof. Dr Heinrich Bedford-Strohm visited the Ecumenical Institute at Bossey and the Ecumenical Centre on 27-28 January, experiencing and seeing the gifts, talents, and activities that make Geneva a focal point for the ecumenical movement.
The World Council of Churches (WCC) welcomed an array of visitors during Advent season, including delegations from the Presbyterian Church (USA), World Communion of Reformed Churches, Nordic churches, and the Conference of European Churches.
Le Groupe de référence du Réseau œcuménique de solidarité avec les populations autochtones du Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE) a tenu sa première réunion en personne les 12 et 13 octobre derniers à l’Institut œcuménique de Bossey. Cette rencontre visant à planifier les travaux à venir avait pour principaux objectifs de créer une communauté et de commencer à définir les projets et priorités.
