WCC Press Centres ready to serve two upcoming events

The two upcoming ecumenical conferences: 

• “Berlin 1884-1885 and Anti-Black Racism: In search of a shared Anti-Racist Ecumenical Vision,” held in Berlin, 17 - 20 May, commemorating the 140^th Anniversary of the Berlin Conference 1884-1885.
• WCC’s Commission of the Churches on International Affairs’ Life and Work Centenary consultation, held 18 - 22 May in Athens, Greece.

WCC press officers will be onsite to serve the media throughout both events, while online media gatherings, covering both events simultaneously, will be arranged twice, between 2 and 3 pm CET on the 19^th and 20^th of May.

The link to the online press centre will be provided to the accredited media.

Learn more about the Berlin conference:

Registrations Now Open: Join the WCC Ecumenical Conference in Berlin – 140 Years After the Conference That Changed Africa and the World (WCC news release, 08 May 2025) 

Learn more about the WCC Ecumenical Conference in Berlin

Media Advisory, Berlin conference

Annotated agenda of the conference

Learn more about the Athens conference:

“Life and Work” centenary conference will seek fresh commitment to unity for church and humanity (WCC news release, 08 May 2025)

Learn more about the CCIA Life and Work Centenary conference in Athens

Media advisory, Athens conference

Agenda of the conference

Accreditation is mandatory for both events:

Media  Accreditation: Berlin conference

Media Accreditation: Athens conference

For further questions and inquiries, please email: [email protected]

You are also welcome to contact: 

Ms Marianne Ejdersten, WCC communication director, +41 79 507 63 63. 
Mr Claus Grue, WCC senior communication consultant, +46 70 611 09 77.