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Réflexions du secrétaire général par intérim du COE sur la construction de ponts pour la paix

Le secrétaire général par intérim du Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE), le père Ioan Sauca, présente ses réflexions après avoir reçu le prix Bridge Builder pour avoir construit des ponts de compréhension entre les personnes, les nations et les communautés aux niveaux national et international. Le prix est décerné par le jury du Comité du 14 août de Norvège, en collaboration avec le Centre d’Oslo.

WCC honored with Bridge Builder Award 2021

The World Council of Churches (WCC) is receiving a Bridge Builder Award for building bridges of understanding between people, nations, and communities at national and international levels. The award is presented by the Jury of the 14th August Committee Norway together with The Oslo Center.

Le COE reçoit le Bridge Builder Award 2021

Le Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE) reçoit le Bridge Builder Award pour avoir tissé des liens de compréhension entre les peuples, les nations et les communautés aux niveaux national et international. Le prix sera remis par le jury du Comité du 14 août Norvège et par le Centre d’Oslo.

After tragic Norway landslide, “God is providing light in the shadow”

On 30 December 2020, a tragic landslide struck the village of Ask, Norway, located in Gjerdrum, about 50 kilometers northeast of Oslo. Ten people were killed, and more than 1,000 people had to be evacuated from the area, even as they mourn lost loved ones in the close-knit community.

Below, Rt. Rev. Atle Sommerfeldt, bishop of Borg in the Church of Norway, reflects on how the church is bringing hope in the midst of what, for many in Gjerdrum, has become a valley of despair.

Webinar explores far-ranging effects of COVID-19 and desperate need of pastoral care

During a webinar on the many effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Church of Norway fielded reflections from pastors and church leaders in diverse corners of the world. The presentation is part of a new webinar series, produced by Rev. Dr Einar Tjelle, on the local and global realities of COVID-19. Tjelle is head of Ecumenism & Interfaith Dialogue for the Church of Norway and the Council on Ecumenical &International Relations.

Le pasteur Tveit reçoit l’Ordre du mérite civil sud-coréen

Le 5 mai, l’ancien secrétaire général du Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE), le pasteur Olav Fykse Tveit, s’est vu décerner la médaille Dongbaek de l’Ordre du mérite civil de la Répu-blique de Corée lors d’une cérémonie à l’ambassade coréenne à Oslo, en Norvège.

WCC general secretary heads home and says thanks to media

After more than 30 years as a pastor, ecumenist and church leader, Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit firmly believes that the church can change the world. As general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC) for the past ten years, he has witnessed what Jesus Christ means to people of faith around the globe. By the end of this month he heads home to lead the Church of Norway as presiding bishop of its bishop’s conference.

A visionary missionary heads home

After more than 30 years as a pastor, ecumenist and church leader, Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit firmly believes that the church can change the world. As general secretary of the WCC for the past ten years, he has witnessed what Jesus Christ means to people of faith around the globe. By the end of this month he heads home to lead the Church of Norway as presiding bishop of its bishop’s conference.

Un missionnaire visionnaire rentre chez lui

Après plus de 30 ans en tant que pasteur, œcuméniste et responsable d’Église, le pasteur Olav Fykse Tveit est fermement convaincu que l’Église peut changer le monde. Secrétaire général du COE depuis dix ans, il a vu ce que Jésus Christ signifiait pour des croyant-e-s du monde entier. À la fin du mois, il rentrera chez lui pour diriger l’Église de Norvège en tant qu’évêque président de la conférence épiscopale.

Le COE bien représenté à la tête de «Religions pour la paix»

«Religions pour la paix» (Religions for Peace) est la coalition multireligieuse la plus importante et la plus représentative au monde et, à l’instar d’autres groupes multiconfessionnels, le Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE) et sa famille œcuménique sont très présents dans ses instances dirigeantes.

Role of religion being questioned in public event in Norway

This week Norwegians are gathering to discuss a large variety of political topics during an event called “Arendalsuka”. Nearly 80 000 people are filling the small town of Arendal with seminars, debates, exhibitions and events. During this week The Christian Council of Norway wanted to arrange an ecumenical worship, but the event was rejected by the main organizer of the week. Their reason for rejecting a worship was that the week is supposed to be open to all – regardless of faith or political view.