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Churches and partners unite against modern slavery through new global Lent resource

The World Council of Churches (WCC), in partnership with the Church of England’s The Clewer Initiative (TCI), is launching a groundbreaking Lent resource addressing modern slavery. This resource aligns with WCC Churches' Commitment to Children, supporting churches and partners in their efforts to strengthen protection against exploitation.

04 December 2023

A meeting of the WCC delegation with the National Nuclear Commission of the Marshall Islands, November 2023, Photo: Chewy C.Lin/WCC

Pilgrimage to Marshall Islands brings new urgency for justice in wake of nuclear testing

With a focus on the legacy of nuclear testing and climate change, the World Council of Churches (WCC) completed a pilgrimage visit to the Marshall Islands on 16-24 November.

30 November 2023

Members of the WCC delegation on the first day of COP28.

As COP28 begins, faith communities stand ready to push for climate justice

With COP28 beginning on 30 November in Dubai, faith communities are ready to press for phasing out fossil fuels, push for climate justice, and present a united front.

30 November 2023

Churches prepare report for Canada’s Universal Periodic Review

Canadian churches—including the Anglican Church, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Evangelical Lutheran Church, Presbyterian Church, and United Church—prepared a report for Canada’s Universal Periodic Review.

29 November 2023

WCC seeks effective international engagement for justice, peace, and reconciliation

As the world reaches what UN secretary-general António Guterres has termed “an inflection point” in addressing major, converging crises, the World Council of Churches (WCC) is intensifying its close interactions with the United Nations, key UN agencies, and partner non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

22 November 2023

three women, floods, humanitarian aid unload, Africa

As floods rage in eastern Africa, church acts to save the people

Amidst deaths and displacement, church leaders in eastern Africa are re-stressing a warning against floods, while appealing for support for communities displaced by the climate change disaster.

22 November 2023

Event

Webinar: Seeking and serving the truth? What role do churches play in misinformation & disinformation?

05 December 2023

How have churches or Christian communities been involved or implicated in disinformation or misinformation? What could churches do to prevent these cases? What concrete steps should be taken to engage against disinformation/misinformation?

World Federation for Mental Health celebrates 75 years, strong partnership with WCC

The World Federation for Mental Health held a seminar, hosted by the World Council of Churches (WCC), that celebrated the 75th anniversary of both organizations, as well as the strong and dynamic partnership between them.

21 November 2023

Lecture - Speech

WCC president from Europe address to Christian Aid assembly 2023

World Council of Churches president from Europe Rev. Dr Susan Durber shared reflections at the Christian Aid assembly, expressing appreciation for the meaningful gathering of churches and ecumenical leaders.

21 November 2023

WCC Presidents

Commission on International Affairs

Lecture - Speech

Keynote address by Peter Prove, director of the WCC Commission of the Churches on International Affairs at the Peace Conference in Jakarta, Indonesia

"Peace Among the People – Interreligious Action for Peace and Inclusive Communities", keynote address by Peter Prove, director of the Commission of the Churches on International Affairs, World Council of Churches, at the Peace Conference in Jakarta, Indonesia, 21 November 2023.

21 November 2023

Message

Address of the WCC general secretary at the All Africa Conference of Churches 12th Assembly

Address of the World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay at the All Africa Conference of Churches 12th General Assembly, "Christ`s Love Compels Us to Justice, Reconciliation and Unity".

20 November 2023

General Secretary

Letter

WCC Greetings on the Occasion of the 50th Jubilee of the Middle East Council of Churches

The World Council of Churches (WCC) congratulates the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) on its 50th Jubilee.

16 November 2023

General Secretary

Man with the ox walking on the dry river bed.

WCC calls on COP28 to “rise above,” act collectively in addressing climate change

The World Council of Churches (WCC) executive committee, meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, from 8-14 November, released a statement on COP28’s responsibility for climate justice.

13 November 2023

Statement: public statement

Statement on COP28's Responsibility for Climate Justice

The World Council of Churches (WCC) executive committee, meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, from 8-14 November, released a statement on COP28’s responsibility for climate justice.

13 November 2023

Executive committee

WCC stands with “Confluence of Conscience: Uniting for Planetary Resurgence” interfaith statement

A summit hosted by the COP28 Presidency in collaboration with the Muslim Council of Elders and the United Nations Environment Programme on 6-7 November has released an Abu Dhabi Interfaith Statement for COP28.

09 November 2023

Oikoumene Pasifika, a group composed of young people from the Pacific, WCC 11th Assembly, Karlsruhe, Germany, 2022, Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC

World Council of Churches plans pilgrimage to Marshall Islands

With a focus on the legacy of nuclear testing and climate change, the World Council of Churches (WCC) is planning a pilgrimage visit to the Marshall Islands on 16-24 November.

09 November 2023

WCC president from Africa His Holiness Most Rev. Dr Rufus Okikiola Ositelu, of the Church of the Lord (Prayer Fellowship) Worldwide.

WCC president opens with call to “put our faith in Christ Jesus and truly embrace ecumenism together on our way to the Pilgrimage of Justice, Reconciliation, and Unity”

The World Council of Churches (WCC) executive committee opened its meeting on 8 November with the opening celebrations in the Cathedral Church of the Advent, with prayers, goodwill messages, and a sermon by WCC president from Africa His Holiness Most Rev. Dr Rufus Okikiola Ositelu, of the Church of the Lord (Prayer Fellowship) Worldwide.

08 November 2023

Interview

Former WCC steward, now UN peace-builder, remembers learning “global problems can only be solved together”

Matthias Schmale is a UN resident and humanitarian coordinator based in Nigeria. He previously served with the UN Relief and Works Agency, and is also a former World Council of Churches (WCC) steward. He took some time to reflect on his concerns, current work, and fond memories of his days as a steward.

08 November 2023