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The World Council of Churches (WCC) is inviting its member churches in four regions to take part in a survey on freedom of religion or belief (FORB). 

The World Council of Churches (WCC) Commission on Young People in the Ecumenical Movement (YPEM) convened in Manila, Philippines, marking the start of its first in-person meeting since its formation. The gathering, scheduled from 13-19 November, unites young ecumenical leaders from around the globe with a mission to amplify youth voices, address pressing global and local challenges, and establish intentional, actionable strategies for youth-led faith initiatives.

Rev. Lynda Susan Katsuno died on 28 August at age 72 after a yearlong struggle with cancer. She was a pioneer of what is now the Ecumenical Disability Advocates Network. 

World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay delivered a sermon on  “Living into Hope: Disciples Transforming the World” on 2 July at an Ecumenical Service of Worship during the  Presbyterian Church (USA) 226th General Assembly. 

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.

“What is God calling Christians and the Christian Church to do today? Whose and what voices are we listening to?” asked Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC) in his sermon at the ecumenical worship of the General Conference of the United Methodist Church (UMC) on 30 April, in Charlotte, North Carolina (US).