Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations, WCC appeal for end to humanitarian catastrophe in Oleshky
The Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations, on 19 September, issued an appeal to the World Council of Churches (WCC), Pope Leo XIV, the World Evangelical Alliance, and other religious leaders to raise their voices and use every available means to save several thousand residents of the occupied Oleshky in the Kherson Region of Ukraine, from death by starvation.
WCC central committee moderator: “We must not forget the children”
In a video message, World Council of Churches (WCC) central committee moderator Bishop Prof. Dr Heinrich Bedford-Strohm reflected on the theme of the World Week for Peace in Israel and Palestine, “Behold the children are a heritage from the Lord,” Psalm 127:3.
Panel discussion explores “Faith, Race, and Practice: Religious Engagement in the Global Context”
A panel discussion held at a conference organized by the Centre for Multidisciplinary Studies on Racism and the Church of Sweden, in Uppsala, Sweden on 17 September covered “Faith, Race, and Practice: Religious Engagement in the Global Context.”
WCRC General Secretary delivers keynote at the UCC Conference: “A Tent of Our Own Making”
The United Church of Christ (UCC) continued its season of identity discernment and strategic visioning with “A Tent of Our Own Making,” a gathering that brought together a broad swath of constituencies from across the life of the church. The event, part of a process launched in late 2024 by UCC General Minister and President, […]
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As pilgrimage meeting closes in Vancouver: “the mission of God continues to unfold”
The Pilgrimage of Justice, Reconciliation, and Unity Reference Group of the World Council of Churches (WCC) concluded its meeting in Vancouver, Canada, held from 17 to 22 September, affirming a strategic direction to broaden and deepen the pilgrimage across the life of the fellowship.
Daily State of Play: Trump’s Indefinite Refugee Ban and Funding Halt
The Trump administration’s indefinite refugee ban, stop work orders and prolonged delays in reimbursement for resettlement agencies have had a devastating impact on tens of thousands of refugee families and communities across the country and around the world. Welcome to the latest edition of State of Play from Church World Service. This resource will provide regular updates from the CWS ...
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Carrying the Memorial Cloth: An Orange Shirt Day Reflection
Moderator Rev. Kimberly Heath shares a personal reflection on participating in the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation ceremony on Parliament Hill.
UN human rights report details pattern of sexual violence amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine
A UN Human Rights Office report published 18 September says sexual violence has been used against civilians and prisoners of war in Ukraine in a pattern of torture, intimidation, and coercion since the start of the Russian Federation’s full-scale armed attack on its neighbour more than four years ago.
In Hungary, WCC general secretary reflects on church in changing landscapes
World Council of Churches general secretary began a visit to Hungary by offering a lecture in Debrechen on 24 September. Exploring “Church in Changing landscapes: God’s Mission and Our Own,” Pillay reflected on how the current context should influence the mission of the churches.
You are invited: An evening of testimony from Christians in the Holy Land
As the Holy Land goes through one of the darkest periods in its history, the local Christian community feels abandoned by the international community. Faced with widespread destruction and forced displacement, the local churches are issuing an appeal: to see reality as it is experienced, beyond diplomatic and media filters.