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Rt. Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit, presiding bishop of the Church of Norway and former WCC general secretary, Bishop Heinrich Bedford-Strohm, moderator of the WCC central committee, and Rev. Dr Jerry Pillay, WCC general secretary, in the chapel of the Ecumenical Center in Geneva, Switzerland.

In thanksgiving prayers and reflections, WCC keeps moving together

During a thanksgiving prayer and reflections on 20 January, World Council of Churches (WCC) leaders, former leaders, and staff gathered to express gratitude for the work that has led them toward a sense of unity and hope for the future.

23 January 2023

As WCC prays, general secretary reflects “God is doing a new thing”

During a prayer on 23 January, World Council of Churches (WCC) staff and partners gathered to observe the sixth day of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, and to pray with the peoples and churches of Greece, Turkey, and Cyprus.

23 January 2023

Sermon

Sermon by Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay: “See, I make all things new”

Sermon of the World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay during a prayer service on 23 January, when the WCC staff and partners gathered to observe the sixth day of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

23 January 2023

General Secretary

During the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Roman Catholic priest in Africa stresses churches’ unity for justice

As Christians in Africa joined the celebrations to mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, a Roman Catholic priest who is involved in ecumenism, stressed the unity of the churches as central to building a concrete response to poor people’s need for justice in the continent.

23 January 2023

WCC moderator Bishop Dr Heinrich Bedford-Strohm

WCC moderator meets WCC staff to strengthen future collaboration

During a meeting with World Council of Churches (WCC) staff, WCC central committee moderator Bishop Dr Heinrich Bedford-Strohm shared insights from the assembly, the current financial situation and on how to strengthening the WCC’s relationship with member churches.

20 January 2023

Interview

Ruf nach Einheit der Christen bedarf eines „prophetischen und pastoralen Ansatzes“

Pastor Dr. Curtiss Paul DeYoung, Co-Geschäftsführer des Rates der Kirchen von Minnesota, half das Team einzuberufen, das die Dokumentation für die diesjährige Gebetswoche für die Einheit der Christen vorbereitete. Im nachfolgenden Interview spricht er über die Herausforderungen und Hoffnungen, die die Gruppe während des Verfassens der Texte thematisierte.

19 January 2023

Opening the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, “we cannot do this work alone”

Aa the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity opened on 18 January, the World Council of Churches staff and partners gathered in a spirit of unity to “Do good; seek justice,” the theme of this year’s special week.

19 January 2023

Interview

Calling for Christian Unity requires “both a prophetic and pastoral approach”

Rev. Dr Curtiss Paul DeYoung, co-chief executive officer of the Minnesota Council of Churches, helped convene the team of authors for this year’s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity materials. Below, he reflects on the challenges and hopes the team brought to the table as they composed the text.

18 January 2023

The face of the WCC: reaching more and more people across the world

From a website visited more than two million times in 2022, to more than 92,000 followers and fans on social media, the face—and the stories— of the World Council of Churches (WCC) have been travelling across the globe in many ways.

12 January 2023

Countdown to the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: inspiring resources accessible to all

Days before the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins, many across the world are getting ready by accessing the resources prepared by the Minnesota Council of Churches, based in the USA.

12 January 2023

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will draw together churches across the world to seek justice

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, held 18-25 January, will draw together churches across the globe to “Do good; seek justice (Isaiah 1:17).”

30 December 2022

Commission on Faith and Order

Background document

Gottesdienst- und Hintergrundmaterialien für die Gebetswoche für die Einheit der Christen 2023

Deutsche Übersetzung des von der internationalen Vorbereitungsgruppe erarbeiteten Gottesdienstentwurfs

12 December 2022

Commission on Faith and Order

Background document

Clone of Gottesdienst- und Hintergrundmaterialien für die Gebetswoche für die Einheit der Christen 2023

Deutsche Übersetzung des von der internationalen Vorbereitungsgruppe erarbeiteten Gottesdienstentwurfs

12 December 2022

A not aspired career that just happened

Attending the worship service on Sundays was often the highlight of the week for Archbishop em. Dr Anders Wejryd when he grew up. It still is. But becoming a priest was not something he envisaged.

30 November 2022

Moderator of Central Committee

Report

Moderator's address to the WCC executive committee

Report of the moderator of the WCC central committee, bishop Dr Heinrich Bedford-Strohm, to the executive committee of the World Council of Churches, Bossey, 7 November 2022.

08 November 2022

WCC’s consensus process involves discerning God's will—and that means being patient

During the World Council of Churches (WCC) 11th Assembly—and at other meetings of the WCC’s governing bodies—decisions are made via a consensus process. For the WCC, that means seeking a common mind about the wisest way forward while being open to fresh insights and the Holy Spirit’s guidance.

03 October 2022

Dear future steward

One hundred twenty-seven young people from over 50 countries in all eight regions served as stewards at the World Council of Churches (WCC) 11^th Assembly providing essential assistance in all activities and areas as well as contributing energy and perspective to our life together as an ecumenical fellowship. Two of the stewards assisting the WCC Communication team share their experience as a letter and diary to future stewards at the 12^th assembly.

08 September 2022

Message

Address of Cardinal Kurt Koch, Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity

Address of Cardinal Kurt Koch, Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity, at the 11th Assembly of the World Council of Churches in Karlsruhe, Germany.

02 September 2022

Assembly