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June 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: Stewards at work, supporting the floor management in the plenary hall.

Stewards bring fresh perspective to WCC as they convene online

A group of 26 stewards from all over the world are convening online this week for their orientation into serving during the upcoming World Council of Churches (WCC) central committee meeting. 

The young people from all over the world will meet on 14-16 June for a programme that includes ecumenical formation as well as an introduction into the proceedings of the WCC central committee, which will convene 23-29 June. 
 

14 June 2021
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A Steward at a WCC event

Steward programme 2022 – Apply now!

21 August - 10 September 2022

The World Council of Churches (WCC) invites ecumenical youth to be stewards at the 11th Assembly in Karlsruhe, Germany, in 2022. The Stewards Programme aims to bring together a dynamic and diverse group of 160 young people from all over the world, from 21 August to 10 September 2022. The invitation is open to young people from a variety of backgrounds, churches and regions. 

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Webinar: “Anglican-Orthodox Dialogue: History, Results, Reception”

09 March 2021

A 9 March webinar—the third in a series of seven on bilateral dialogues—will focus on “Anglican-Orthodox Dialogue: History, Results, Reception” as well as the Canterbury Statement “Stewards of Creation: A Hope-Filled Ecology,” a statement on ecology jointly published by the Anglican Communion and the Orthodox Churches in October 2020. 

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Anglican-Orthodox dialogue will be focus of third WCC webinar on bilateral dialogues

A 9 March webinar—the third in a series of seven on bilateral dialogues—will focus on “Anglican-Orthodox Dialogue: History, Results, Reception” as well as the Canterbury Statement “Stewards of Creation: A Hope-Filled Ecology,” a statement on ecology jointly published by the Anglican Communion and the Orthodox Churches in October 2020. 

03 March 2021
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Seven Weeks for Water 2021, week 3: "Water for creation: protecting water for the sacred C’iyaal, C’waam and Koptu", by Jesse Cruz Richards

The 3rd reflection of the Seven Weeks for Water 2021 of the World Council of Churches (WCC) Ecumenical Water Network is written by Jesse Cruz Richards.*  The following reflection draws inspiration from the restoration of the Israelites from Babylonian exile as promised by Ezekiel, and from hopes and prayers for the restoration of the Klamath Tribes and other indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest to their rivers, waters and fishes, namely the C’iyaal, C’waam and Koptu. 

01 March 2021
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WCC invites youth to Stewards Programme for 11th Assembly in 2022

The World Council of Churches (WCC) invites ecumenical youth to be stewards at the 11th Assembly in Karlsruhe, Germany, in 2022. The Stewards Programme aims to bring together a dynamic and diverse group of 160 young people from all over the world, from 21 August to 10 September 2022. The invitation is open to young people from a variety of backgrounds, churches and regions. 

25 February 2021
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People gathered at Saint Peter’s Cathedral in February 2021.

The ecumenical spirit at Calvin’s Cathedral

Few moments in the early history of the World Council of Churches have embodied and conveyed the spirit of the modern ecumenical movement as vividly as the service celebrated at Saint Peter’s Cathedral, Geneva, 20 February 1946, less than one year after the end of World War II.

24 February 2021
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Liturgical text
Lord, make us realize that our Christianity is like a rice field: when it is newly planted the paddies are prominent, but as the plants take root and grow taller, these divided paddies gradually vanish, and soon there appears only one vast continuous field. So, give us roots that love grows, and help us grow in Christian fellowship and service, that your will be done in our lives, through our Saviour, your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen

Morning Prayer for Wednesday, 18 November 2020

Give us roots that love grows...

This week in the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle, we are praying with the people and churches of East Timor (Timor Leste), Indonesia, and Philippines.

19 November marks World Toilet Day which celebrates toilets and raises awareness of the 4.2 billion people living without access to safely managed sanitation. It is about taking action to tackle the global sanitation crisis and achieve Sustainable Development Goal 6: water and sanitation for all by 2030.

18 November 2020
WCC Programmes
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We pray in the name of God the Father who has chosen us to be the channels of blessings; In the name of your Child, who became one like us; In the name of the Holy Spirit, who has given us wisdom and strength. Creator of the Cosmos, of eternity and time: Be with us in this time. Saviour of the world, healer of the nations: Be with us in this place. Breath of all that lives, of people near and far: Be with us in our hearts. Creator-Redeemer-Sustainer, God of here and now: Stir within our lives. Amen.

Morning Prayer for Tuesday, 17 November 2020

Creator-Redeemer-Sustainer, God of here and now: Stir within our lives...

This week in the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle, we are praying with the people and churches of East Timor (Timor Leste), Indonesia, and Philippines.

This week marks World Toilet Day (19 November) which celebrates toilets and raises awareness of the 4.2 billion people living without access to safely managed sanitation. It is about taking action to tackle the global sanitation crisis and achieve Sustainable Development Goal 6: water and sanitation for all by 2030.

This week also marks World Children’s Day on 20 November.

17 November 2020
Ecumenical movement
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The LORD sits enthroned forever, You, O God, have established your throne for judgment. May we rejoice in your deliverance! You judge the world with righteousness; You judge the peoples with equity. May we rejoice in your deliverance!

Morning Prayer for Monday, 16 November 2020

Lord Jesus Christ, we ask for your mercy and your help...

This week in the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle, we are praying with the people and churches of East Timor (Timor Leste), Indonesia, and Philippines.

This week marks World Toilet Day (19 November) which celebrates toilets and raises awareness of the 4.2 billion people living without access to safely managed sanitation. It is about taking action to tackle the global sanitation crisis and achieve Sustainable Development Goal 6: water and sanitation for all by 2030.

This week also marks World Children’s Day on 20 November.

16 November 2020
Ecumenical movement