Participants in the Stewards Programme will be part of a diverse and dynamic community of young Christians from different backgrounds, churches, and regions. Together, they will bring their faith, experiences, and vision to create an enriching ecumenical experience of fellowship and collaboration. The programme will be conducted in English, the working language for the event.
Rich ecumenical experience
The 2025 Stewards Programme includes a comprehensive onsite formation in Johannesburg, South Africa. Stewards will arrive four days prior to the WCC central committee meeting and engage in workshops, discussions, and activities that explore the history, values, and mission of the ecumenical movement. This learning period prepares participants to fully understand their role and make meaningful contributions during the meeting.
The programme is designed to equip young people with the tools to carry forward their ecumenical insights into their local churches and communities, fostering unity and action worldwide.
Call to service in Christ’s love
The Stewards’ Programme is more than a time of service—it is a response to Christ’s call to be co-workers in the ministry of reconciliation and peace-making. Young people are encouraged to bring their unique gifts, perspectives, and faith stories to this gathering, with the hope of returning to their home communities as ambassadors of the ecumenical vision: a world moved by Christ’s love, on a Pilgrimage of Justice, Reconciliation, and Unity.
The WCC seeks young people who are eager to bring their ecumenical experiences back to their local contexts, motivated to spread Christ’s love, by “doing ecumenism” in their communities.
Interested youth are encouraged to submit applications by 30 November 2024.
