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Rev. Merlyn Hyde Riley: “Gender-based violence denies human dignity”

Thursdays in Black ambassadors play a vital role in increasing the impact of our collective call for a world without rape and violence. Rev. Merlyn Hyde Riley is general secretary of the Jamaica Baptist Union, and vice moderator of the WCC central committee.

19 October 2023

Message

WCC general secretary remarks on Pope Francis' Apostolic Exhortation "Laudate Deum"

World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay reflected on Pope Francis’s Laudate Deum as an important message to the world.

13 October 2023

A woman carries a bucket to fill at a village well.

WCC general secretary reflects on Laudate Deum as an important message to the world

World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay reflected on Pope Francis’s Laudate Deum as an important message to the world.

13 October 2023

Message

Address of the WCC general secretary at the United Bible Societies World Assembly

Address of Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, World Council of Churches general secretary at the United Bible Societies World Assembly, Amsterdam, 13 October 2023.

13 October 2023

Letter

WCC Message to the General Synod of the Dutch Reformed Church in South Africa

Message to the General Synod of the Dutch Reformed Church (NGK) in South Africa from Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, general secretary of the World Council of Churches.

13 October 2023

Service of Lament for Palestine and Israel: “we solidly believe in the sanctity of life”

More than 500 people from across the world followed a Service of Lament for Palestine and Israel, hosted by the Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Center on 12 October.

12 October 2023

Man seen from behind wearing a vest reading 'EAPPI'

WCC-EAPPI relocates participants, adapts its work to new context of war

Following the outbreak of hostilities on 7 October – with a reported launch of thousands of rockets from Gaza into Israel and the infiltration of southern Israel by Hamas gunmen, and an ensuing Israeli military response – the World Council of Churches (WCC) is adapting its work in the Holy Land to continue to support efforts for just peace.

12 October 2023

Group photo with banners for peace in Korea

Christian Conference of Asia: “we fervently pray for true peace on the Korean Peninsula”

The Christian Conference of Asia 15th General Assembly, in a statement, called for prayers for true peace on the Korean Peninsula. The statement also called upon governments to refrain from provocative statements and military actions, and prayed that permanent members of the UN Security Council continue to work together for reconciliation and peace on the Korean Peninsula.

11 October 2023

Photo essay

WCC general secretary reflects on deep spirituality of member churches in Asia

After returning from a visit to the Christian Conference of Asia assembly, and from visits with church leaders in India, World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay reflected that the relationships he built were both enlightening and inspiring.

05 October 2023

WCC holds Staff Planning Days to strengthen collaboration

The World Council of Churches (WCC) is holding Staff Planning Days from 2-6 October with the goal of strengthening collaboration and exploring what it means to be a fellowship of churches on a Pilgrimage of Justice, Reconciliation, and Unity.

02 October 2023

Letter

Platinum jubilee greetings to the CSI Women’s Fellowship in the Madhya Kerala Diocese from the general secretary of the WCC, Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay

02 October 2023

European Christian Internet Conference in Cologne inspires churches to embrace the digital age

Exploring the intersection of theology and technology in the churches today, 27th European Christian Internet Conference (ECIC) gathered digital communicators from churches across Europe in Cologne, Germany this week.

29 September 2023

Rev. Dr Peter Cruchley: God’s mission is “overflowing love into our lives and world”

In a video interview, Rev. Dr Peter Cruchley, director of the World Council of Churches Commission on World Mission and Evangelism (CWME), reflects on what mission and evangelism mean, the structure of the commission, and the vision for its work.

28 September 2023

Blog post

Reflection on the parable of the workers in the vineyard

The following reflection is on Matthew 20:1-16.

27 September 2023

Rev. Dr Mauro Batista de Souza

A journey through advocacy, women's leadership, and the Korea peace appeal

The call for peace in Korea has resonated for decades, echoing across international borders and faith communities. Patti Talbot, who has served The United Church of Canada for nearly 30 years, sheds light on the enduring relevance of ecumenical advocacy efforts for peace in the Korean Peninsula. She shared insights into the importance of these efforts and their potential to change the situation on the Korean Peninsula.

25 September 2023

Feature story

Greetings pour in to commemorate WCC’s 75th anniversary

The World Council of Churches (WCC) has been fielding a growing number of greetings and reflections as it continues to observe its 75th anniversary.

22 September 2023

Cuban president Miguel Diaz Canél and WCC programme executive for the Ecumenical Office to the United Nations in New York Dr Ryan Smith.

Ecumenical delegation meets with Cuban president Miguel Diaz Canél in New York

A delegation formed by the World Council of Churches (WCC), member churches, and ecumenical partners met with Cuban president Miguel Diaz Canél on 20 September, discussing the blockade and the harm it has done to the Cuban people, especially related to healthcare and health innovations in Cuba.

22 September 2023

Blog post

Witnessing the mighty river flow

What an incredible time to be living in! While skepticism and eco-anxiety tend to be the results we most see nowadays as we grow aware of the dimensions of the climate crisis and the loss of biodiversity and the socio-environmental crisis, for me I can't help but feel the daring and stubborn Christian hope as I grow increasingly committed to ecumenical care for creation.

22 September 2023

Suzana Moreira