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At COP29, religious leaders are emphasizing the need to care for the creation that God made, and to safeguard the most vulnerable who have contributed the least to climate change—yet face its worst impacts.

The Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), in partnership with Télé Lumière - Noursat, launched a new media production center. The new center, called "Manbar Al Kalima,” or “The Platform of the Word,” is equipped with the latest technology and modern tools—and they will be used to foster the wellbeing of humankind.

At the 57th Human Rights Council side event titled “Reimagining Development: Inclusive Models for Sustainable and Equitable Development,” the World Council of Churches (WCC) reinforced its leadership role in advocating for inclusive, sustainable development. Rev. Nicole Ashwood, WCC programme executive for Just Community of Women and Men, urged global leaders to rethink development models based on human dignity, environmental care, and gender equality.

Le Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE) invite les jeunes de tous les pays du monde à postuler pour le Programme des stewards 2025 qui se tiendra du 14 au 26 juin 2025. Ce programme passionnant offre aux personnes âgées de 18 à 30 ans une occasion unique de se rapprocher du mouvement œcuménique mondial et de prendre une part active aux travaux du COE. La date limite de dépôt des candidatures est fixée au 30 novembre 2024.

El Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) invita a los jóvenes de todo el mundo a presentar sus candidaturas para participar en el programa de stewards 2025, que tendrá lugar del 14 al 26 de junio de 2025. Este apasionante programa ofrece una oportunidad única a los jóvenes de entre 18 y 30 años de involucrarse en el movimiento ecuménico mundial y contribuir activamente a la labor del CMI. El plazo de presentación de candidaturas es el 30 de noviembre de 2024.

Der Ökumenische Rat der Kirchen (ÖRK) lädt junge Menschen aus der ganzen Welt ein, sich für das Stewards-Programm 2025 vom 14. bis 26. Juni 2025 zu bewerben. Diese spannende Erfahrung bietet jungen Erwachsenen zwischen 18 und 30 Jahren eine einzigartige Gelegenheit, sich für die globale ökumenische Bewegung zu engagieren und aktiv zur Arbeit des ÖRK beizutragen. Die Frist für die Bewerbungen dauert bis am 30. November 2024.

The World Council of Churches (WCC) invites young people from across the globe to apply for the 2025 Stewards Programme, scheduled to take place from 14-26 June 2025. This exciting programme offers a unique opportunity for youth ages 18-30 to engage with the global ecumenical movement and actively contribute to the work of the WCC. The deadline for applications is 30 November 2024.

World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay expressed deep sadness and grave concern over the escalating violence and attacks on Lebanon. “As followers of Christ and stewards of peace, we reaffirm our commitment to justice and the protection of human dignity and lives,” he said. “We unequivocally condemn the use of violence, particularly in civilian areas, which has caused immense suffering, destruction, and the tragic loss of life.”

The World Council of Churches (WCC), with ecumenical partners, gathered for a special prayer on 9 September to commemorate the opening of Season of Creation.

The environment doesn't give to us; we provide to the environment, said Rev. Dr Stavros Kofinas, coordinator of the Network of the Ecumenical Patriarchate for Pastoral Health Care. Kofinas, the new moderator of the World Council of Churches (WCC) Commission on Health and Healing, spoke on 5 March, during a discussion by three WCC commissions.

During a panel discussion at the meeting of three World Council of Churches (WCC) commissions on 5 March, speakers explored the theme “Climate emergency—churches responding in faith and hope.” The panel was moderated by Archbishop Rev. Julio Murray Thompson, who also moderates the Commission on Climate Justice and Sustainable Development, which organized the panel.