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An Ecumenical Call: High Time for ‘Peace and Accountability’ in South Sudan

An Ecumenical Call: High Time for ‘Peace and Accountability’ in South Sudan by the Ecumenical Network on South Sudan (ENSS) Europe and North America Hub on the occasion of the International Peace Day, 21st September 2021

24 September 2021

Ecumenical movement

Lecture - Speech

Holy Places and our Human Identities: Address of Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca at the conference in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin

“Holy Places and our Human Identities”, address of the World Council of Churches (WCC) acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca at the conference "International Religious Freedom and Peace – To Promote Freedom of Religion and Preservation of Spiritual, Cultural and Historical Heritage" held at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin from 8-12 September 2021.

10 September 2021

World food systems are broken, and God is calling on humanity to fix them, global dialogue hears

The world's food systems are broken, and God is calling humanity to fix them, participants heard at an online meeting of faith-based organizations, titled “Facilitating a Global Dialogue.”

07 September 2021

Feature story

Jerusalem Churches in solidarity with the Sheikh Jarrah residents under the threat of eviction, Photo: Yusef Daher/WCC

In Sheikh Jarrah: one mother speaks “the children are not living the childhood they deserve”

Nufuz Hammad is trying to have a normal Saturday at her parent’s home in Sheikh Jarrah, the neighborhood in East Jerusalem recently in the news because of court cases concerning attempts to evict Palestinian families from their homes.

24 August 2021

WCC solidarity letter to heads of churches in Jerusalem on the occasion of wildfires

World Council of Churches (WCC) acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca, in a letter to heads of churches in Jerusalem, reached out with prayers and solidarity in the wake of wildfires near the city of Jerusalem and throughout the region.

19 August 2021

As fires rage across the world, WCC expresses solidarity with churches and survivors

As wildfires continue to rage in Greece, the USA, Albania, and Russia, the World Council of Churches (WCC) reached out in solidarity to churches and communities that continue to be evacuated as well as those who have lost everything.

12 August 2021

WCC solidarity letter to H.B. Archbishop Prof. Dr Anastasios of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania

Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca, WCC acting general secretary, sent a message of solidarity to H.B. Archbishop Prof. Dr Anastasios of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania on the impact of wildfires that are affecting the country.

11 August 2021

WCC solidarity letter to the churches in the United States of America

Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca, WCC acting general secretary, sent a message of solidarity to the churches in the United States of America on the impact of wildfires that are affecting regions of the country.

11 August 2021

WCC solidarity letter to H.H. Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia

Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca, WCC acting general secretary, sent a message of solidarity to H.H. Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia on the impact of wildfires that are affecting the country.

11 August 2021

WCC solidarity letter to the Evangelical Church of Greece

Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca, WCC acting general secretary, sent a message of solidarity to the Evangelical Church in Greece on the impact of wildfires that are affecting the country.

11 August 2021

WCC solidarity letter to H.A.H. Ecumenical Patriarch BARTOLOMEW

Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca, WCC acting general secretary, sent a message of solidarity to H.A.H. Ecumenical Patriarch BARTOLOMEWon the impact of wildfires.

11 August 2021

WCC solidarity letter to H.B. Archbishop of Athens and All Greece Hieronymos II

Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca, WCC acting general secretary, sent a message of solidarity to H.B. Archbishop of Athens and All Greece Hieronymos II on the heavy impact of wildfires that are affecting Greece.

11 August 2021

image of the ruins in Beirut after the explosion in 2020

One year after Beirut blast, churches are accompanying survivors seeking justice

The World Council of Churches (WCC) expressed solidarity with the people and churches of Lebanon on the anniversary of the explosion in Beirut that killed more than 200 people, injured thousands, and has left the whole nation still coping with the trauma and economic fallout.

05 August 2021

Youth in Africa strive to build a peaceful, thriving continent

"If youth in Africa are united and reconcile with our past, we will be able to confront the stumbling blocks of the continent. If we are patriotic, if we have a passion for Africa, we can transform the continent to be a home and a future for all," said Collins Shava, youth executive secretary for the All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC), as he reflected on the Africa: My Home. My Future. campaign being undertaken by AACC to inspire young people to be patriotic to their countries and Africa at large by utilizing their talents towards building a thriving continent.

27 July 2021

“Stop the Flow” webinar will address how to end human trafficking

The World Council of Churches and Lutheran World Federation will host a joint webinar, “Stop the Flow: Let’s End Human Trafficking,” at 13:30 CEST on 30 July, the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.

22 July 2021

Interview

In Lebanon, “without peace there is no justice”

When Dr Michel Abs, secretary general of the Middle East Council of Churches, speaks about living conditions in Lebanon, his compassion for his people—and his passion for peace—brim over. In a video interview with the World Council of Churches, he honestly shared his deepest concerns about the current socio-economic crisis in his nation, and how churches are helping.

21 July 2021

Event

Stop the Flow: Let’s End Human Trafficking - World Day Against Trafficking in Persons webinar

30 July 2021

The World Council of Churches and the Lutheran World Federation are collaborating to host a joint event on human trafficking. The event will take place on 30 July 2021, the World Day Against Trafficking in persons. This day provides an opportunity to sound the alarm about the horrible crime of human trafficking as well as for governments, faith based organizations and other partners to reaffirm their commitment to end this gross violation of human rights.

Interview

South Hebron Hills families share stories of life under occupation

Jack Munayer, coordinator for the World Council of Churches Ecumenical Accompaniment Program in Palestine and Israel (WCC-EAPPI), recently visited the South Hebron Hills area with diplomatic delegates from eight different countries, as well as Israeli activists. The visit was organized by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. The group visited families and listened to their stories with the goal of discerning the nature of hardship and trauma that the occupation continues to cause.

14 July 2021