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“The Stewards Programme opened opportunities for me to take bigger roles in our church back in Brazil,” said Renato Miranda Valenga. “Now, I am serving as a country representative for young people in the Evangelical Church of the Lutheran Confession in Brazil.”

As they gathered online on 10 October, communicators who worked as team leaders at the World Council of Churches (WCC) 11th Assembly reflected on their accomplishments, moments of joy, and ideas for the future.

Hear reflections on the importance of Thursdays in Black. Get a look behind the scenes at the assembly. Listen to our challenges for the future. Hear perspectives from youth participants. And learn about some of the highlights stewards have experienced.

Voir des femmes et des hommes poser devant la magnifique tapisserie «Cascade de la solidarité et de la résistance». Écouter le son des tambours coréens. Regarder de courtes vidéos présentant des entretiens spontanés avec des personnes venant du monde entier – ou de Karlsruhe, où se déroule l’Assemblée… En une à trois minutes, vous pouvez découvrir tout ça sur votre ordinateur ou téléphone portable, avec le Daily Assembly News, l’émission quotidienne d’actualités en ligne de l’Assemblée.

See women and men, standing in front of the beautiful Waterfall of Solidarity and Resistance. Hear the sounds of Korean drummers. View on-the-spot interview clips with people from all regions of the world—and local Karlsruhe voices, too! From your computer or smart phone, take one-to-three minutes to view the online Daily Assembly News Show.

La 11^e Assemblée du Conseil œcuménique des Églises a débuté le 31 août dans la ville allemande de Karlsruhe. C’est Agnes Abuom qui a ouvert le rassemblement, son dernier en tant que présidente du Comité central.

The World Council of Churches 11th Assembly began its assembly in the German city of Karlsruhe on 31 August, with Dr Agnes Abuom opening the gathering, her last as moderator.

In the midst of the Ecumenical Youth Gathering (EYG), a group of young people from around the world have organized a strike for climate justice.

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.

The Ecumenical Youth Gathering to be held on 27-30 August before the World Council of Churches (WCC) 11th Assembly in Karlsruhe, Germany, aims to bring together around 400 young people from various churches and ecumenical partners to discuss a common message. The event is designed to provide an opportunity for young people to participate in intergenerational dialogue and develop a more inclusive agenda for the movement.