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Anastasios Yannoulatos, Archbishop of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania

The interfaith action and ministry of Archbishop Anastasios of Albania

In our brief article, as an expression of love and deep appreciation for the esteemed Archbishop of Tirana, Anastasios, we present, as much as possible, his significant contribution to interfaith dialogue and his active involvement in actions and initiatives aimed at establishing peaceful and just coexistence among all people, regardless of their cultural backgrounds, religious beliefs, or cultural identity.

06 February 2025

View a webinar to explore theology and AI

A video is now available of a webinar, “Theology and Artificial Intelligence: Systematic and Denominational Perspectives,” co-organized by the Canadian Council of Churches and the World Council of Churches (WCC), that analyzed challenges posed by generative AI and trans-humanism for theological aspects such as the personhood and the image of God, the meaning of the Incarnation, and the Trinity.

02 December 2024

WCC gives thanks for the life of Choan-Seng Song

The general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC), Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, has given thanks for the creative and inspiring work of Rev. Prof. Dr Choan-Seng Song, former WCC associate director for Faith and Order, who has died at the age of 95.

28 November 2024

Statement: public statement

Joint Statement: COP29 is being used as a cover for ethnic cleansing

The World Evangelical Alliance, in collaboration with the World Council of Churches (WCC), Christian Solidarity International, and a coalition of global organizations, has issued a joint statement urging international attention on Azerbaijan's actions in Nagorno-Karabakh as COP29 begins in Baku.

11 November 2024

Ecumenical movement

The 200 years of Protestantism in Brazil and its lessons for today

“As Brazil celebrates 200 years of Protestant presence, it is essential to reflect on the relationship between faith and daily life,” says Dr Lauri Emilio Wirth, a Lutheran researcher who has recently presented an article that explores the roots and social impact of Protestantism in Brazil, highlighting how it developed within a context of immigration, cultural resistance, and socioeconomic challenges.

05 November 2024

Statement: public statement

WCC General Recommendations for UN PFPAD Third Session (16-19 April 2024)

The World Council of Churches (WCC), a global fellowship of 352 churches representing more than half a billion Christians from around the world, has been deeply involved in the work of the United Nations from as early as 1946 through its Commission of the Churches on International Affairs (CCIA). The WCC is a platform for common action by churches on issues that negate or threaten the dignity of all people.

18 April 2024

WCC Programmes

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Swedish Mission Council hears WCC reflections on faith in democracy

As part of an “Inspirational Day” for the Swedish Mission Council held 30 January, Rev. Dr Kenneth Mtata, WCC programme director for Public Witness and Diakonia, shared reflections on “Faith in Democracy: Current challenges and opportunities from a global ecumenical perspective.”

07 February 2024

WCC general secretary to emerging peacemakers: “Go out and be disciples and children of God”

WCC general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay offered a reflection during the graduation ceremony on 13 July of the Emerging Peacemakers Forum as young leaders celebrated their two-week long time of collaborating, dialogue, and insight.

14 July 2023

On 16 June 2023 at the Ecumenical Center, Prof. Rev. Dr Simone Sinn, Rev. Dr Wesley Ariarajah, and Dr Jesudas Athyal in conversation on Christian witness in a pluralistic world: Building on the legacy of Asian ecumenism.

Accepting others in their otherness

Accepting others in their otherness is at the heart of ecumenism and interreligious dialogue. This was the message at a tray lunch event titled “Christian Witness in a pluralistic world: Building on the Legacy of Asian Ecumenism,” held on 16 June at the Ecumenical Centre and organized by the World Council of Churches (WCC).

16 June 2023

Faith and Order study groups evaluate seven years of common theological work

The joys of reunion after years of the COVID-19 pandemic marked the recent meeting of the study groups of the World Council of Churches (WCC) Commission on Faith and Order.

01 December 2022

Global Ecumenical Theological Institute 2022 in Karlsruhe, Germany

Young theologians begin exploration of borders, reconciliation, and unity

The opening celebration of the Global Ecumenical Theological Institute (GETI) brought together around 100 young theologians including students from the Bossey Ecumenical Institute.

28 August 2022

Video feature

WCC webinar offers reflections on colonial and missionary legacy and conflict in post-colonial Africa

A 24 May webinar, "Pluralism, Racism and Xenophobia: The colonial and missionary legacy and conflict in post-colonial Africa,” was held on 24 May, one day before “Africa Day” was celebrated.

02 June 2022

Blog post

Christ’s Love (Re)moves Borders

Reflections unfolding the 2022 Global Ecumenical Theological Institute theme and its sub-themes.

12 May 2022

Rev. Dr. Dagmar Heller

Event

WCC Webinar: Pluralism, Racism and Xenophobia - The colonial and missionary legacy and conflict in post-colonial Africa

24 May 2022

A webinar commemorating Africa Day on 24 May will explore "Pluralism, Racism and Xenophobia: The colonial and missionary legacy and conflict in post-colonial Africa.”

Online

Africa Day Commemoration webinar will explore pluralism, racism and xenophobia

A webinar commemorating Africa Day on 24 May will explore "Pluralism, Racism and Xenophobia: The colonial and missionary legacy and conflict in post-colonial Africa.”

12 May 2022

Background document

GETI 2022 thematic and methodological focus: an overview

The GETI 2022 theme, “Christ’s Love (Re)moves Borders,” echoes the WCC 11th Assembly theme, “Christ’s Love Moves the World to Reconciliation and Unity.” The study process will guide participants to delve deeply and creatively into the theological and practical implications of the claim that Christ (re)moves borders.

28 March 2022

WCC Programmes

A special event on February 2020 in Geneva marked the launch of the World Council of Churches periodical on interreligious relations "Current Dialogue" as an academic journal for researchers, students, interfaith practitioners, and all those interested in the study of religions. Current Dialogue thereby became the third WCC academic journal to be produced by publishers Wiley, alongside "The Ecumenical Review" and "International Review of Mission", Photo: Ivars Kupcis/WCC

New edition of Current Dialogue marks 50th anniversary—and courageous strides—of WCC Office of Interreligious Dialogue and Cooperation

A special edition of Current Dialogue, the World Council of Churches (WCC) journal on interreligious relations, is marking the 50th anniversary of the WCC Office of Interreligious Dialogue and Cooperation.

19 January 2022

New Formation en Théologie Interculturelle course begins at Bossey

A new Formation en Théologie Interculturelle course begins at the World Council of Churches (WCC) Bossey Ecumenical Institute on 22 October, marking the first such course for French-speaking parts of Europe.

21 October 2021