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(Left to right) WCC acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca sitting with two authors from the youth publication “Let the waves roar”; Lani Mireya Anaya Jiménez and Yasmina Rishmawi, and Joy Eva Bohol, WCC programme executive for youth engagement in the ecumenical movement.

¿Qué mensaje escuchamos cuando rugen las olas de la juventud ecuménica?

El pasado 1 de abril, al dar comienzo el evento híbrido de presentación del libro “Let the waves roar” (“Que rujan las olas”) con objeto de dar a conocer de manera más profunda esta publicación de la juventud, el secretario general en funciones del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI), Rev. Prof. Dr. Ioan Sauca, dio la bienvenida a todas las personas que participaron diciendo: “Estoy muy agradecido de contar con esta nueva publicación que incluye las perspectivas de jóvenes voces proféticas en el movimiento ecuménico, especialmente en estos momentos en los que se aproxima la celebración de la 11ª Asamblea”.

07 April 2022
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(Left to right) WCC acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca sitting with two authors from the youth publication “Let the waves roar”; Lani Mireya Anaya Jiménez and Yasmina Rishmawi, and Joy Eva Bohol, WCC programme executive for youth engagement in the ecumenical movement.

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.”

05 April 2022
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Let the waves roar book cover

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.” 

24 March 2022
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Book event: 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.

Ecumenical Center, Geneva, Switzerland and On-Line (YouTube)
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Let the Waves Roar 2nd Print Cover

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.

19 December 2021
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Dr Evelyn L Parker

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.

11 November 2021
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Children during the Sunday service, Tanzania

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.

05 November 2021
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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.

27 July 2021
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Los jóvenes se preparan para su futuro papel como stewards de la 11ª Asamblea del CMI

Una selección variada de veintiséis jóvenes designados como stewards para el Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) se reunieron en línea del 14 al 16 de junio de 2021 para participar en una orientación sobre la mayordomía y la formación ecuménica diseñada para generar conocimientos, desarrollar el liderazgo y fortalecer la solidaridad mundial, además de una orientación sobre su participación en las próximas reuniones importantes del CMI.

22 July 2021
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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. 

21 July 2021
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Young people holding up signs, marching for climate justice in 2019

Los jóvenes se hacen cargo del Día Ecuménico Internacional de la Juventud (#Youthtakeover)

¿Cuál es nuestro papel como cristianos a la hora de proteger el medio ambiente? A medida que la repercusión del cambio climático se intensifica con el tiempo, los niños y los jóvenes se enfrentan a las consecuencias de nuestros actos. El Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) está organizando este año un acontecimiento en línea para celebrar el Día Ecuménico Internacional de la Juventud como un espacio en el que los jóvenes hablen del cambio climático.  

15 July 2021