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WCC general secretary to Christian Conference of Asia: “we express and exercise creation care”

World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay offered a keynote address at the Christian Conference of Asia assembly, being held in India from 27 September to 4 October.

28 September 2023

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Aerial view of the lava wildfire in Hawaii

WCC offers condolences in wake of wildfires in Hawaii

As the death toll continued to rise in the wake of wildfires in Maui, Hawaii (USA), the World Council of Churches (WCC) expressed grief and solidarity with the island’s churches and communities.

16 August 2023

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The church grounds of the Community United Church of Christ in Fresno, USA,

Beyond gravel: designing water-wise church grounds

Becoming better stewards of Creation by killing off your church lawn? It sounds odd, but it is exactly what the Community United Church of Christ (UCC) in Fresno, USA, did. Facing increasing drought and water scarcity in their home state California, the congregation embarked on a project to drastically reduce their water use. Thanks to the massive support of volunteers, an entirely new, water-wise landscape was created that offers a lot to discover.

29 May 2023

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Unity is key when health crisis poses new challenges in Asia

As the COVID-19 pandemic slowly fades, its severe impact on people’s lives lingers on throughout Asia and the rest of the world. In addition to the sufferings and tragic losses of lives caused by the virus, hopes for a brighter future have been dimmed by social isolation, economic recession, increased unemployment and poverty.

28 February 2022

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WCC mourns passing of Rev. Dr Timothy Stewart, president of the Progressive National Baptist Convention

The World Council of Churches (WCC) is mourning the passing of Rev. Dr Timothy Stewart, president of the Progressive National Baptist Convention.

Stewart passed away on 17 September at the age of 64.

23 September 2021

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From left to right: Paddy Meskin, Rajwant Singh and Kosho Niwano in a session at the Interfaith Summit on Climate Change in New York. © WCC/Melissa Engle Hess

Weaving together personal faith and climate change

Although climate change is often thought of as something external to an individual person, it is interwoven with personal spirituality, as well. This was the conclusion of a panel of three faith leaders during a session at the Interfaith Summit on Climate Change held on 22 September.

23 September 2014

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Asha Smith is combining her law studies with ecumenical work.

Student calls for more age diversity in WCC

Eighteen-year-old Asha Smith has a vision for changing laws that lead to injustice. In some ways, she is just beginning her life pilgrimage. While studying law at American University in Washington, DC, she serves as a youth intern for the Church Federation of Greater Indianapolis (USA), her home community.

08 July 2014