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WCC Statement: One year after 7 October attacks.

The World Council of Churches (WCC) expresses its profound concern over the escalating violence in Lebanon and Gaza and reaffirms its commitment to justice, peace, and the dignity of all peoples. 

The Stewards Programme brings together a dynamic and diverse group of young people from all over the world from 14 to 26 June 2025 (inclusive of travel dates).  As a diverse community, stewards bring their faith, experiences and visions to an ecumenical experience of togetherness and friendship. Being a steward will challenge you, will foster your involvement and participation, and it could change your life. The Stewards Programme includes: an on-site ecumenical formation, participate in the Central Committee open sessions, and work at the event site where the meetings are taking place.

On behalf of the World Council of Churches, I send warm greetings to all Jewish communities all over the world during the celebration of Rosh Hashanah.

The World Council of Churches (WCC) is gravely concerned by the escalating violence and attacks on Lebanon. As followers of Christ and stewards of peace, we reaffirm our commitment to justice and the protection of human dignity and lives.

Minutes of the WCC Commission on Ecumenical Education and Formation meeting, held at Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea, 24–29 June 2024.

A World Council of Churches (WCC) eulogy was delivered at Baldwin Sjollema’s funeral by Rev. Dr Konrad Raiser, former WCC general secretary, who represented WCC general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay at the funeral. 

World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay joined all those grieving the loss of six hostages whose bodies were recovered from the Gaza Strip on 31 August. 

World Council of Churches (WCC) moderator Bishop Dr Heinrich Bedford-Strohm delivered greetings at the Communion of Protestant Churches in Europe assembly, being held 28 August through 1 September. 

This document serves as an appendix to the World Council of Churches communication strategy as revised and approved by the central committee in June 2023, which sets out the strategic direction for all the organization’s communication work in the current implementation period (2023-2030).