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Was vernehmen wir, wenn die Jugend in der ökumenischen Bewegung die Stimme erhebt?

Zur Eröffnung einer hybriden Veranstaltung anlässlich der Veröffentlichung der neusten Publikation des ÖRK-Jugendreferats „Let the waves roar“ am 1. April, bei der sich Interessierte eingehender mit den Inhalten besagter Publikation auseinandergesetzt haben, hat der geschäftsführende Generalsekretär des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen (ÖRK), Priester Prof. Dr. Ioan Sauca, die Teilnehmenden begrüßt und gesagt: „Ich bin sehr dankbar für diese neue Publikation; sie legt Blickwinkel von jungen prophetischen Stimmen in der ökumenischen Bewegung dar und das ist besonders wichtig, da die 11. ÖRK-Vollversammlung immer näher rückt.“

What do we hear when the ecumenical youth roar?

As the hybrid book event on a deeper dive in the youth publication Let the waves roar” commenced on 1 April, World Council of Churches (WCC) acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca welcomed everyone, saying: I am so grateful to have the new publication with perspectives of young prophetic voices in the ecumenical movement, especially as we move toward the 11th assembly.”

Intergenerational book event to dive deeper into the waves

The World Council of Churches (WCC) is inviting an intergenerational group to explore, critically analyze, and propose ways forward at a hybrid event of a deeper dive into the different voices represented in the youth publication “Let the waves roar.” 

Book Event: A Deeper Dive into Let the Waves Roar

01 April 2022

Consultations with young people, participants in WCC events between the 10th and the 11th assemblies, and a number of church leaders have concluded that there is a need to provide an updated resource to get to know young people of today and to explore ways for the church to effectively engage the 18–30-year-old age group in the ecumenical movement.

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Let the Waves Roar

Perspectives of Young Prophetic Voices in the Ecumenical Movement

Consultations with young people, participants in WCC events between the 10th and the 11th assemblies, and a number of church leaders have concluded that there is a need to provide an updated resource to get to know young people of today and to explore ways for the church to effectively engage the 18–30-year-old age group in the ecumenical movement.

The 17 young people whose voices are heard in these pages represent eight regions and diverse church traditions. Another three chapters have been contributed by the editors and former WCC youth department staff. The book invites all generations to discern the signs of our times and to be proactive in our response to them.

Perkins names Dr Evelyn Parker as 2021 Distinguished Alumna

The Perkins School of Theology Alumni/ae Council selected Dr Evelyn L. Parker as the 2021 recipient of the Perkins Distinguished Alumnus/a Award. The award recognizes Perkins graduates who have demonstrated effectiveness and integrity in service to the church, continuing support for the goals of Perkins and Southern Methodist University, outstanding service to the community, and exemplary character.

Groundbreaking global conference opens gates to a Pan-Africanism for all and with all to finally defeat scourge of racism

Over 23-29 October, a Global Conference of Africa and Africans in the Diaspora (AAD) revisited the historical 1945 Manchester Pan-African Conference and critically reviewed progress made since then. Speakers and participants also worked to determine and develop effective global strategies to radically change the lot of Africans and people of African descent globally—and thereby defeat the scourge of racism in the world.

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.

Junge Erwachsene bereiten sich auf ihre zukünftige Rolle als Stewards auf der 11. Vollversammlung des ÖRK vor

Eine vielfältige Auswahl von 26 jungen Erwachsenen, die als Stewards auf der 11. Vollversammlung des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen zum Einsatz kommen sollen, haben vom 14. bis zum 16. Juni im Rahmen eines Online-Treffens an einer Orientierungsveranstaltung zum Stewards-Programm und zur ökumenischen Bildung teilgenommen, die Aufklärungsarbeit leisten, Führungsqualitäten entwickeln und die globale Solidarität stärken sollte und gleichzeitig als Vorbereitung der Teilnahme an zukünftigen großen ÖRK-Veranstaltungen diente. 

Youth gearing for future role as stewards at the 11th WCC Assembly

A diverse selection of 26 young people designated as stewards for the World Council of Churches (WCC) gathered online from 14-16 June 2021 to take part in an orientation of stewardship and ecumenical formation, designed to build awareness, develop leadership, and strengthen global solidarity, as well as an orientation on their participation in upcoming major WCC meetings. 

Junge Erwachsene übernehmen am ökumenischen Internationalen Tag der Jugend das Zepter

Welche Rolle kommt uns Christinnen und Christen beim Schutz der Umwelt zu? Weil sich die Auswirkungen des Klimawandels immer weiter verschärfen, werden die Kinder und jungen Erwachsenen von heute mit den Folgen unseres Handelns konfrontiert sein. Zum diesjährigen ökumenischen Internationalen Tag der Jugend am 12. August organisiert der Ökumenische Rat der Kirchen (ÖRK) eine Online-Veranstaltung, um jungen Menschen einen Raum zu bieten, sich über das Thema Klimawandel auszutauschen.