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Taizé community strives for common witness for all

As Br Matthew, prior of the Taizé Community, and seven other Taizé brothers visited Geneva, they returned to some of their community’s early roots.

28 February 2025

WCC Central Committee Potsdam, worship service celebrated in Berlin for the launch of the Decade to overcome Violence, Sunday 4 February 2001, Photo: WCC

Archbishop Anastasios of Albania, an Orthodox Hierarch of International Recognition

Upon the admission of Archbishop Anastasios of Albania to “Evangelismos” Hospital in Athens at the beginning of January 2025, expressions of widespread acceptance and appreciation emerged from people of all educational backgrounds and ages, from various societal circles (ecclesiastical, academic, political, journalistic), as well as from international inter-Christian and interfaith communities and beyond.

27 February 2025

A symbol of the trinity, cross and resurrection decorates the pulpit in the Evangelical Lutheran Christmas Church in Bethlehem.

Webinar explores deep—and complex—meaning of shared celebration of Easter

A webinar on 13 February brought together people from different traditions to reflect on how a shared celebration of Easter can unite Christians worldwide in their common faith in the resurrected Christ.

14 February 2025

View of water, a boat, and a set of buildings built on islands in an archipelago, under a blue and partly cloudy sky on a sunny day.

Ecumenical year in Sweden makes “Time for God’s peace”

For churches in Sweden, the year 2025 is already marked by renewed interest in ecumenism and the encounter with one another across church traditions.

12 February 2025

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The first in-person meeting for the WCC Youth Commission, Manila, Philippines.

From generation to generation

The mountaintop is a holy place. The valleys below are distant, and the weight of daily life feels momentarily lifted. In scripture, it’s where humanity and the divine meet: Moses conversed with God amidst fire and cloud on Sinai; Elijah heard the still small voice on Horeb; Jesus transfigured in the presence of his disciples, his face shining like the sun.

30 January 2025

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People from all walks of like pictured outdoors in dialogue.

WCC communications in 2024: expanding messages of unity across the world

Communication from the World Council of Churches (WCC) in 2024, through storytelling via many channels, fostered unity in unprecedented ways across the world. From the largest global prayer gathering, to 2.3 million engagements on social media, to large numbers of young visitors both in-person and online, WCC communications connected with more people, in more ways than ever.

24 January 2025

View of an open valley, some rudimentary buildings in the foreground and a city in the background seen in the distance.

Palestinian women in An Nabi Samwil village are staying—and surviving

Nawal Barakat lives in the village of An Nabi Samwil. It’s only eight kilometers northwest of Jerusalem—but it might as well be a world away.

23 January 2025

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Christmas messages across the world bring light and hope

Christmas messages from the World Council of Churches (WCC) member churches and partners across the world are bringing good tidings, deep prayers, light, and hope, even amid the world’s challenges.

09 January 2025

El programa de stewards 2025

14 - 26 June 2025

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.

Johannesburg, South Africa

Stewards-Programm 2025

14 - 26 June 2025

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.

Johannesburg, South Africa

Le Programme des stewards 2025

14 - 26 June 2025

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.

Johannesburg, South Africa

Stewards programme 2025

14 - 26 June 2025

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.

Johannesburg, South Africa

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WCC message to the 47th Taizé European Youth Meeting in Tallinn

Message of the World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay to the 47th European Youth Meeting organized by the Taizé Community in Tallinn, Estonia 28 December 2024 to 1 January 2025.

01 January 2025

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WCC extends greetings and gratitude to Taizé European Youth Meeting in Tallinn

World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay conveyed greetings of joy and gratitude as the 47th European Youth Meeting organized by the Taizé Community gathered in Tallinn, Estonia.

01 January 2025

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New publication focuses on ensuring disability-inclusive sexual and reproductive health in Tanzania

A new publication, TUMEWEZA: Compendium of Good Practices for Ensuring Disability-Inclusive Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights and Gender-Based Violence Services in United Republic of Tanzania, debuted on 3 December, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

03 December 2024