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In Zambia, correct information about HIV is crucial—and churches can help

As interfaith leaders and diverse communities gathered in Zambia from 25-27 November, they emerged with the clear message that providing correct information about HIV is a crucial role for churches.

05 December 2024

Advocacy training for church workers brings global perspectives

The World Council of Churches hosted an online advocacy training for church workers, bringing an experienced, global perspective to how a commitment for social justice can permeate prayer, preaching, and Bible study.

05 December 2024

Sister Rosa Le Thi Bong, a Vietnamese member of Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions, says goodbye to people in Riimenze, a small war-ravaged village in South Sudan where she spent more than a decade as a member of Solidarity with South Sudan, a pastoral and teaching presence of Catholic clergy, religious and laity from around the world.

WCC moderator reflects on a racially just, inclusive, and healing community

World Council of Churches (WCC) moderator Bishop Dr Heinrich Bedford-Strohm spoke at a conference on racial justice hosted by the Diocese in Europe of the Church of England from 4-7 December.

05 December 2024

Interview

Dr. Dagmar Pruin for Thursdays in Black, Photo: Brot für die Welt

Rev. Dr Dagmar Pruin: “Contribute to a more safe, just, and nonviolent world"

Our series of interviews with Thursdays in Black ambassadors highlights those who are playing a vital role in increasing the impact of our collective call for a world without rape and violence. Rev. Dr Dagmar Pruin is president of Bread for the World (Germany).

05 December 2024

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National Council of Churches in Korea delegation visits WCC

A 21-person delegation from the National Council of Churches in Korea visited the World Council of Churches (WCC) on 28-29 November.

03 December 2024

Expressing trauma through art: Yazidi women share stories

In connection with the UN Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the Church of Norway, Norwegian Church Aid, Stefanus Alliance, and The Norwegian Council on Religions and Life Stance Communities organized an exhibit and seminar through which Yazidi women expressed their trauma though art therapy and storytelling.

02 December 2024

Liturgical text

World AIDS Day 2024 Ecumenical Prayer

29 November 2024

WCC Programmes

Participants visited various sites in Cape town during the seminar, here at the Desmond and Leah Tutu Centre, Photo: Teddy Chalwe Sakupapa/WCC

Seminar addresses decolonising the Bible

A seminar entitled “The word of God is living and active: Decolonising the Bible in the midst of colonial legacies and idolatrous powers” was cohosted on 18-24 November, by the World Council of Churches (WCC) and University of the Western Cape.

28 November 2024

Asia consultation calls for transformative action to address gender-based violence

A regional consultation on “Gender-Based Violence and Forced Migration of Women: Towards Strengthening Gender Justice Advocacy,” held 19-21 November in Bangkok, Thailand, organized by the Christian Conference of Asia, emphasized the need for collaborative, inclusive, and transformative action to address gender-based violence and the forced migration of women.

28 November 2024

Statement: public statement

COP29 Interfaith Call to Action

27 November 2024

WCC Programmes

Pregnant woman being examined by a medical doctor

Webinar will explore path “Toward Love and Justice in Reproductive Health”

A World Council of Churches (WCC) webinar on 5 December, “Toward Love and Justice in Reproductive Health,” will debut the publication “Love, Justice, and Reproductive Health: A Framework for Churches.”

26 November 2024

Event

Webinar: “Toward Love and Justice in Reproductive Health”

05 December 2024

A World Council of Churches (WCC) webinar on 5 December, at 3 pm (CET), “Toward Love and Justice in Reproductive Health,” will debut the publication “Love, Justice, and Reproductive Health: A Framework for Churches.”

Online

WCC demands end to violence in Sudan, urges support for churches

In a statement, the World Council of Churches (WCC) Executive Committee denounced the continued fighting in Sudan, and urged solidarity and assistance to the people and churches.

25 November 2024

Statement: public statement

Statement on Appeal for the People of Sudan

WCC executive committee statement on Appeal for the People of Sudan, adopted at the meeting in Cyprus on 21-26 November 2024.

25 November 2024

Executive committee

How will you observe 16 Days Against Gender-based Violence?

As the global campaign “16 Days Against Gender-based Violence” approaches, the World Council of Churches (WCC) shares ideas and resources from Thursdays in Black ambassadors.

25 November 2024

Report

Report of the WCC general secretary at the executive committee in Paralimni, Cyprus

Report of the WCC general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay at the WCC executive committee meeting convening in Paralimni, Cyprus, 21-26 November 2024.

21 November 2024

Executive committee

Interview

Karen Erina Puimera, WCC Youth commission moderator holding a microphone and speaking at the YPEM first in-person meeting in Manila

Youth commission moderator: “we act and journey together”

World Council of Churches (WCC) Commission on Young People in the Ecumenical Movement (YPEM) moderator Karen Erina Puimera, is from the Protestant Church in Western Indonesia. As YPEM’s meeting in the Philippines drew to a close on 19 November, she took time to reflect reflect about what inspired her, the challenges that lie ahead, and YPEM’s goal for engaging and inspiring even more young people.

20 November 2024

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La Commission des jeunes du COE se réunit pour la première fois en personne

La Commission des jeunes dans le mouvement œcuménique (JMO) du Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE) s’est réunie à Manille, aux Philippines, pour sa première réunion en personne depuis sa création. Du 13 au 19 novembre, ce rassemblement réunit des jeunes responsables œcuméniques du monde entier afin de faire entendre plus fort la voix des jeunes, de relever les défis mondiaux et locaux urgents et d’établir des stratégies internationales concrètes pour des initiatives menées par les jeunes.

14 November 2024