Search results

The World Council of Churches (WCC) is commemorating the life and legacy of Baldwin Sjollema, who died of heart failure at his home in Geneva, Switzerland at age 97 on 6 September. 

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. 

The World Council of Churches (WCC) is mourning the loss and celebrating the life of Waldensian pastor and theologian Paolo Ricca.

The World Council of Churches (WCC) is mourning the loss of Rev. Anthony J. (Tony) Coates, a linguist, ecumenist, and minister with the United Reformed Church (URC) in the UK. 

The ecumenical world is mourning the passing of Rev. Dr Gondarra Oam, a giant in the life of the Uniting Church and Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress, and a revered Yolŋu leader.

The World Council of Churches (WCC) is mourning the loss and celebrating the life of Rev. Dr Jose Belo Chipenda, an African theologian and ecumenical leader.

Chipenda passed away on 10 January in Canada at the age of 95. 

The World Council of Churches (WCC) is mourning the death of Rev. Dr Charles Adams, a former WCC central committee member and former head of church of the Progressive National Baptist Convention, a WCC member church.

The World Council of Churches (WCC) is mourning the loss of Rev. Bob  Scott, whose ministry spanned more than 50 years and included work on a global level to overcome racism.

Amidst a global outpouring, tributes and condolences at a memorial service, Canon Dr Agnes Regina Murei Abuom was celebrated as bold Christian, peacemaker, and resolute ecumenist.

Three memorial services and a funeral have been set for Dr Agnes Abuom, former moderator of the World Council of Churches (WCC).