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The United Church of Christ General Synod 35, held 11-15 July, drew 2,000 people who gathered in Kansas City (US) for speeches, discussions, and demonstrations of faith.

The World Council of Churches (WCC) shared greetings with the General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) USA, commending the church’s service and dedication. 

World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay delivered a lecture entitled “Signs of Wholeness in Our Fragmented World” at the General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) on 13 July. 

The National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA brought church leaders, ecumenical and interfaith partners, UN representatives, and advocates for justice and peace together for its Impact Week 2025 in New York City. 

Rev. Dr Joan Brown Campbell, at the age of 93, passed on 29 March.

The World Council of Churches (WCC) joins the ecumenical movement, the Presbyterian Church (USA), and the Kirkpatrick family in celebrating the life and ministry of the Rev. Dr Clifton Kirkpatrick.

In the wake of an attack involving a truck plowing into a crowd in New Orleans, Louisiana (US) on 31 December, World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay condemned the violence against innocent people, and expressed solidarity with the churches and the communities within New Orleans.

The North America-Turtle Island regional gap-year session, a critical convening between World Council of Churches (WCC) central committee meetings, took place online 12-14 November. 

World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay will attend the Presbyterian Church (USA) 226th General Assembly, convening under the theme “Live into Hope” in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, from 29 June to 4 July.

World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay shared greetings on the occasion of the 81st General Convention of The Episcopal Church, being held in Louisville, Kentucky (USA) on 23-28 June.

A World Council of Churches (WCC) delegation led by WCC general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Pillay visited New York City and Washington, DC this week, meeting with United Nations representatives, the Papal Nuncio, the National Council of Churches in North America, other church leaders, and ecumenical organizations and state officials.

A World Council of Churches (WCC) delegation, led by WCC general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, is visiting the USA this week, traveling to New York City as well as Washington, D.C. to bring together ecumenical leadership.