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Des personnalités religieuses du monde entier s’unissent pour défendre la justice environnementale durant le lancement du Temps pour la Création

Lors d’un événement international organisé pour lancer le Temps pour la Création, des responsables de différentes traditions chrétiennes se sont rassemblé-e-s pour explorer le thème de l’édition 2024, «Espérer et agir avec la Création», qui met l’accent sur les rapports de l’humanité avec la nature et sur l’urgence d’instaurer une justice environnementale.

Global institute convenes leaders in Kenya to reimagine a just economy

From 19-30 August, 27 church and youth leaders from 23 countries gathered in Limuru, Kenya, for the 7th edition of the Ecumenical School on Governance, Economics, and Management for an Economy of Life (GEM School). The participants included church leaders, pastors, theological students, finance, economics, and ecological justice experts.

WCC calls for urgent climate justice at African conference

Reflecting on the theme “The welfare of the Earth is our welfare”, director of the World Council of Churches (WCC) Commission on Climate Justice and Sustainable Development Athena Peralta delivered a strong call to action at the All Africa Conference of Churches event on climate justice.

Les Églises et Oikocredit: une interview qui explore les racines de la justice économique

Dans une conversation tenue au Centre œcuménique de Genève, le pasteur Kenneth Mtata, directeur de programme du Conseil œcuménique de Églises (COE) pour le témoignage public et la diaconie, a interviewé Mirjam ‘t Lam, la directrice générale de Oikocrédit. Les questions ont principalement porté sur le la relation historique entre le COE et Oikocredit, l’impact de leur collaboration, et les futures opportunités d’implication.

Global Prayer mobilizes Christian communities for Season of Creation 2024

On 1 September, the Season of Creation 2024 will begin with a global online prayer event, bringing together Christians from diverse traditions to pray for the wellbeing of creation. This year’s theme, "To hope and act with Creation," highlights the moral imperative for faith communities to take decisive action against the environmental crisis.

Churches and Oikocredit: Interview explores roots of economic justice

In a conversation held at the Ecumenical Centre in Geneva, Rev. Dr Kenneth Mtata, programme director for Public Witness and Diakonia at the World Council of Churches (WCC), interviewed Mirjam 't Lam, managing director of Oikocredit. The discussion focused on the historical relationship between the WCC and Oikocredit, the impact of their collaboration, and future opportunities for engagement.

Global church leaders to attend school on economic justice in Kenya

The World Council of Churches (WCC) will host, for the next ten days, the Ecumenical School on Governance, Economics, and Management for an Economy of Life (GEM School) from 19-28 August, in Limuru, Kenya. The event will bring together 20 current and future church leaders worldwide to deepen their understanding of global economic systems and empower them to advocate for transformative change.

Season of Creation 2024

01 September - 04 October 2024

The Season of Creation is an annual Christian celebration uniting believers worldwide in prayer and action for our common home. Observed from 1 September, the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, to 4 October, the Feast of St Francis of Assisi, this season invites the global Christian community to reflect on the importance of environmental stewardship grounded in faith. It is a time to deepen our spiritual connection with creation, advocate for climate justice, and commit to sustainable community practices.

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WCC commissioner leads call for faith-led environmental action at Ghana event

Kevin Maina, member of the World Council of Churches (WCC) Commission for Climate Justice and Sustainable Development, delivered a keynote address at the launch of the Environmental Integrity Project, organized by the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, GA Presbytery. Invited by the Executive Council of the Young People’s Guild, Maina’s participation underscored the vital role of faith communities in addressing pressing environmental challenges.

Ecumenical International Youth Day 2024

12 August 2024

On August 12th, the United Nations observes International Youth Day. Since 2019, the World Council of Churches has introduced its own Ecumenical International Youth Day through the Youth Engagement desk. Throughout the years, the EIYD has addressed pertinent social issues for young people, such as mental health, issues with indigenous groups, and climate justice. Last year's theme focused on Young People’s Voices from the War zones.  

Online Event- CET time zone