Rev. Andreas Fuog: Our doubt can be a source of faith
During the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, staff of the Ecumenical Centre in Geneva joined a Monday morning prayer at the Chapelle des Crêts of the Protestant church of Geneva, reflecting on the theme of the 2025: “Do you believe this?”
During a defining moment in the USA, “we’ve got to give ourselves to the struggle”
During an interfaith service in Memphis, Tennessee, on 20 January at the Healing Cathedral Christian Church, hundreds of people gathered in-person and online to commemorate Dr Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy and to respond to deep injustices plaguing the United States.
Geneva Climate Forum focuses on moral and multilateral action to tackle global crises
At the 25th anniversary celebration of the Geneva Environment Network, global leaders and advocates gathered to address pressing climate and environmental crises under the theme, “Multilateralism Looking at the Future – Protecting the Environment with Humanity at the Center.”
WCC celebrates exchange of hostages and prisoners, prays for those still unjustly detained in Gaza
World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay celebrated with families to whom loved ones have been restored in an initial exchanges of hostages and prisoners in Gaza. “We pray that all the remaining hostages and all those unjustly detained will soon be released,” he said.
WCC welcomes U.S. rescission of Cuba’s designation as a state sponsor of terrorism
The World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay has warmly welcomed President Biden’s decision of 14 January to remove Cuba from a list maintained by the U.S. Department of State that designates countries accused of supporting terrorism.
WCRC Shares Disability Working Paper in Preparation for the 27th General Council
As part of its commitment to justice, inclusion, and the full participation of all God’s people, the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) is pleased to share the Disability Working Paper titled “Belonging and the Body of Christ: Why People with Disabilities Matter.” This document, prepared by the Disability Working Group, will serve as a […]
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Newly released WCC video addresses freedom of worship in Jerusalem
A newly released World Council of Churches (WCC) video addresses the importance of freedom of worship in Jerusalem and for the whole world.
Church World Service Marks the Inauguration of President Trump to his Second Term
Washington, D.C.—Church World Service today marked the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the new President of the United States. The organization also honored the peaceful transfer of power that is a hallmark of our democracy. CWS calls on the new administration, as well as Congressional, state and local leaders to honor our nation’s legacy of standing alongside refugee and ... Read More
NCC welcomes the news of a ceasefire in the war in Gaza
NCC Welcomes News of a Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas The National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA (NCC) welcomes the news of a ceasefire in […]
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January 19, 2025: Invited
Second Sunday after the Epiphany Invited This story is one to which I often refer when giving the prayer at a wedding reception. I like to remind us that Jesus was present with those who gathered to celebrate a wedding banquet. His presence allowed for an unexpected blessing to occur: the first miracle of Jesus’ […]