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ÖRK bei der Eröffnung der „Working Together“-Tagung dankbar für die Zusammenarbeit, die im Namen Gottes der Welt dient

Bei der Eröffnung der „Working Together“-Tagung am 24. April drückte der Generalsekretär des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen (ÖRK), Pastor Prof. Dr. Jerry Pillay, den ÖRK-Partnerorganisationen seine tiefe Dankbarkeit für ihre Unterstützung bei der Bestimmung und Durchführung von Programmen, Friedensbildung und dem prophetischen Sagen der Wahrheit aus.   

„Working Together“-Tagung endet mit Fokus auf mitfühlendes Handeln

Die „Working Together“-Tagung  – die jährliche Versammlung der kirchlichen Dienste und Werke und des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen (ÖRK) – endete mit einem Strategiegespräch der Generalsekretäre des ÖRK und der ACT Alliance (Action by Churches Together, Kirchen handeln gemeinsam).

WCC General Recommendations for UN PFPAD Third Session (16-19 April 2024)

The World Council of Churches (WCC), a global fellowship of 352 churches representing more than half a billion Christians from around the world, has been deeply involved in the work of the United Nations from as early as 1946 through its Commission of the Churches on International Affairs (CCIA). The WCC is a platform for common action by churches on issues that negate or threaten the dignity of all people. 

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Beim Wiedersehenstreffen werfen die Kommunikatorinnen und Kommunikatoren der Vollversammlung gemeinsam einen Blick zurück – und gehen einen Schritt voran

Rund 50 der 140 Kommunikatorinnen und Kommunikatoren, die 2022 bei der 11. Vollversammlung des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen (ÖRK) im deutschen Karlsruhe zusammengearbeitet hatten, feierten am 10. April online ein Wiedersehen, um in heiterer Runde ihre schönsten Erinnerungen Revue passieren zu lassen und einen ernsten Blick auf den Einfluss künstlicher Intelligenz auf ihre künftige Arbeit zu werfen.

New WCC appointments reflect strong global fellowship

The World Council of Churches (WCC) has made new staff appointments during 2024, including three new commission directors. WCC general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay warmly greeted them as they began to serve in their particular ministries.

A global outlook from different angles

In a world of diversities and different contexts, the worldwide Christian fellowship represents unity in faith across national borders, cultural traditions, and ethnic backgrounds. Understanding the challenges that current developments in different parts of world pose to the ecumenical movement is vital for communicating its message of unity, justice, and peace effectively.

Seven Weeks for Water 2024, week 3: "Celebrating Jesus’ life in water through the lens of justice”

The third reflection of the Seven Weeks for Water 2024 series of the WCC Ecumenical Water Network is written by Very Rev. Dr Augustinos Bairactaris. In this reflection, he underscores that the water justice issue is a theological task for all, and that the health of the water is vital to human civilization, and for the stability of the worlds climate and biodiversity. He urges all Christians to pray, fast, and act together for a sustainable environment and planet, especially during Lent.

WCC to host discussion on humanitarian needs

The World Council of Churches and ACT Alliance, on 4 March, will host a 90-minute discussion on humanitarian needs. The purpose will be to hear and discuss the views of faith-based organisations on what constitutes humanitarian need” and how best to prioritize between different needs and contexts.

Bossey research fellows begin their WCC journey

Six students from the Ecumenical Institute at Bossey are beginning their research fellowship programme with the World Council of Churches (WCC), where they will work and study for six weeks as part of their spring semester.