A Homily "Christ our spiritual compass and hope" in St. Peter’s Cathedral in Adelaide, Australia, 23 June 2024 by Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, WCC general secretary
On 21 June, World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay addressed the 11th Forum of National Council of Churches in Australia, reflecting on the theme of the forum, “Christianity Matters.”
A webinar entitled “Climate-Responsible Banking: A Moral Imperative towards Children“ on 3 July will increase awareness of how investments into new fossil fuel expansion imperil the wellbeing of children, youth, and future generations, to advance actions of faith-based actors and hold accountable those investing in fossil fuels.
Le Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE) a longtemps été un chef de file des efforts de mobilisation pour faire des questions de justice climatique une priorité mondiale.
The World Council of Churches (WCC), in collaboration with the Brahma Kumaris, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Lutheran World Federation, and ACT Church of Sweden, co-organized a side event, ”Addressing the Intersectional Impacts of Climate Change; Bridging Gender Gaps in Climate: Faith Perspectives,” at the Climate Change Conference 2024 in Bonn. The event focused on gender justice and strategies to bridge gender gaps in climate change.
Life on Earth and the systems needed for life to flourish are at extreme risk. The intertwined crises of climate change and biodiversity loss pose the gravest threats to the ability of humans and much of the natural world to survive and flourish on Earth, God’s unique living creation.
The World Council of Churches (WCC) has long been at the forefront of efforts to mobilize action to place the issue of climate justice on the world’s agenda.
The World Council of Churches (WCC) cohosted a hybrid consultation in Geneva, focusing on the critical nexus of land, water, and food. The event convened distinguished international experts, community leaders, and activists to discuss sustainable solutions and the interdependencies of these vital resources.
Dans une nouvelle brochure, le Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE) invite les Églises à accompagner les préparatifs pour la sixième Conférence mondiale de Foi et constitution en 2025, un grand rassemblement pour promouvoir l’unité chrétienne.
World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary, Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay is currently visiting China (23-28 May) to engage with church and religious leaders at national and regional levels in Shanghai, Nanjing, and Beijing.
The World Council of Churches (WCC) participated in the 7th Annual Conference of the European Academy of Religion (EuARE), held in Palermo, Italy from 20-23 May. This year's conference focused on paradigm shifts in religions, drawing over 1,100 participants to discuss important ecological and theological issues.
Le Forum du dialogue mondial du KAICIID s’est déroulé au Portugal du 14 au 16 mai sur le thème «Dialogue transformateur: nouer des alliances pour la paix dans un monde en rapide mutation».
I live with my family in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Heavy floods are hitting our entire region badly since 29 April. We have never experienced anything like this.
The KAICIID Global Dialogue Forum took place in Portugal from 14-16 May under the theme “Transformative Dialogue: Building Alliances for Peace in a Rapidly Changing World.”
In a consultation titled "Care is work, work is care," representatives from the World Council of Churches (WCC), Roman Catholic Church, and the International Labour Organisation convened in Rome to foster a global transformative community. The meeting aimed to address urgent labour issues intensified by the polycrisis of climate change, economic instability, and geopolitical tensions.
Water sustains ecosystems, supports agriculture, and is essential for human health and development. However, across the globe, access to clean and safe water remains a pressing issue, with enormous disparities in how water is governed and managed.
Organized by the World Council of Churches (WCC), UN Environment Programme (UNEP), Joint Learning Initiative on Faith and Local Communities (JLI), the webinar will provide an update on the 9 May 2022 statement on Climate-Responsible Finance and commitments made on the five calls to action.
