As World Council of Churches (WCC) staff participated in the ACT Alliance General Assembly in Indonesia, they collaborated to help send a message of both urgency and hope across the world. As with many other assemblies across the world, the ecumenical family came together to support the gathering, joining hands to support logistics, communications, and governance.
World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay shared greetings with the 18th General Assembly of the Communion of Churches in Indonesia.
The ACT Alliance General Assembly closed with message of both urgency and hope from the 300 delegates from across the globe who gathered in Indonesia under the theme “Hope in Action: Together for Justice!”
A workshop organised by the World Council of Churches Ecumenical Disability Advocates Network (WCC-EDAN) with Duta Wacana Christian University from 22-25 October in Yogyakarta, Indonesia called for a review of theological curriculum on disability as the first step toward just and disability-inclusive churches.
World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, in opening remarks at a press conference on the first day of the ACT Alliance, set an urgent tone with regard to climate justice, indicating “We are running out of time.”
As the 4th ACT Alliance General Assembly opened, World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay reflected on the assembly theme “Hope in Action: Together for Justice!”
As the ACT Alliance holds its General Assembly in Yogyakarta, faith leaders and actors, international and Indonesian speakers will comment on the growing humanitarian emergencies and the challenges linked to the ongoing climate breakdown and the role of civil society, including faith-based actors, in tackling these crises amid growing polarisation and reduced funding.
ACT Alliance general secretary Rudelmar Bueno de Faria shared expectations for the upcoming ACT Assembly in Indonesia, as well as the importance of ecumenical cooperation in today’s world.
After the recent suppression of the People’s Water Forum in Bali, Indonesia, water justice groups—among them the World Council of Churches (WCC) Ecumenical Water Network—have emerged stronger than ever, offering a key platform for the voices of civil society to be heard.
The Toraja Church commemorated its 77th anniversary with thanksgiving prayers and a river festival at the riverbank of the Sa'dan River, under the theme: "The River of Life Flows" (Rev.22:1).
During a regional training programme, the World Council of Churches and Christian Conference of Asia highlighted the importance of collaborating and truly listening to needs on the ground.
The World Council of Churches (WCC) and Christian Conference of Asia hosted a regional training program, “Ecumenical Diakonia and Sustainable Development,” in Medan, Indonesia, from 29 April to 2 May.
The Communion of Churches in Indonesia (PGI) has issued a statement unequivocally condemning torture against civilians in Papua, following the emergence of videos which appear to show the violent mistreatment of indigenous Papuans by members of Indonesian armed forces.
World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay returned to Geneva from Indonesia with expressions of gratitude to the churches and communities who hosted him.
As the World Council of Churches Commission on Faith and Order convened in North Sulawesi, Indonesia from 1-8 February, the gathering was underscored with hope at the heart of a Christian message to the world.
Speaking to the World Council of Churches (WCC) Commission on Faith and Order during the commission’s historic meeting in Indonesia, WCC general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay expressed gratitude for the commission’s work, and hope for the ecumenical journey in 2025.
Speaking before religious leaders, pastors, and students in Indonesia, World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay reflected on “The Kingdom of God and the Role of the Pastor Today.”
As World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay began his visit to Indonesia, he greeted church leaders and communities with warm words.
World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay will visit Indonesia, where he will speak at the Persekutuan Gereja-gereja di Indonesia (Communion of Churches in Indonesia) annual meeting, as well as visit member churches and government leaders.
During a consultation entitled “Papuan People Speak Up,” held 10-12 December, director of the World Council of Churches (WCC) Commission of the Churches on International Affairs Peter Prove offered a message celebrating this show of unity in a time of division.
