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A 10-week “Faith and Genetics” virtual short course, co-organized by the World Council of Churches, Christian Medical College (Vellore), and the Canadian Council of Churches, will run on Mondays from 29 September to 8 December.

The World Council of Churches (WCC) invites churches and communities around the world to join Ecumenical International Youth Day 2025 under the theme: "Rooted in Hope: Nurturing Faith and Mental Well-being in the Face of Climate Crisis (Eco-Anxiety)."

Graduates of the Certificate of Advanced Studies in Interreligious Studies course at the Ecumenical Institute at Bossey have emerged equipped with the tools to navigate and contribute to interreligious dialogue in a globalized world.

The Council of Patriarchs and Heads of Churches of Jerusalem, visiting the community of Taybeh, expressed solidarity with the local community following an intensifying trend of systemic and targeted attacks. “We ask for the prayers, attention, and action of the world, particularly that of Christians globally,” reads a statement from the religious leaders.

A webinar, “Nicaea and the Peace Witness of the Church,” held 15 July, featured a panel discussion exploring the significance and emergence of the Nicene Creed from a Mennonite/Anabaptist perspective, and how this influences the peace witness of the church.

The World Council of Churches (WCC) shared greetings with the General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) USA, commending the church’s service and dedication. 

World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay delivered a lecture entitled “Signs of Wholeness in Our Fragmented World” at the General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) on 13 July. 

The World Council of Churches (WCC) participated in the 8th Annual Conference of the European Academy of Religion, being held in Vienna, Austria from 8-12 July. The overarching theme of the conference is "Religion and Socio-Cultural Transformation: European Perspectives and Beyond” and it hosted approximately 1,000 participants.

As Kenyan church leaders seek peace and dialogue, the groups are also demanding justice, the protection of freedoms and rights, and the rule of law, after protests left behind a trail of death, pain, and destruction.