WCC signs joint letter to G20 urging New International Financial and Economic Architecture
The World Council of Churches, World Communion of Reformed Churches, Lutheran World Federation, World Methodist Council, and Council for World Mission signed a letter to G20 leaders that embraces the theme of the 2024 G20 Leaders’ Summit, “Building a Just World and a Sustainable Planet.”
African youth find hope in promoting holistic mental health
The All Africa Youth Network, in collaboration with the Africa Christian Health Associations platform, along with the WCC, organized an online consultation on 11-12 November to embark on a journey of promoting the holistic mental health and wellbeing of youth in Africa.
WCC youth commission gathers for first in-person meeting
The World Council of Churches (WCC) Commission on Young People in the Ecumenical Movement (YPEM) convened in Manila, Philippines, marking the start of its first in-person meeting since its formation. The gathering, scheduled from 13-19 November, unites young ecumenical leaders from around the globe with a mission to amplify youth voices, address pressing global and local challenges, and establish intentional, actionable strategies for youth-led faith initiatives.
WCC Reference Group for Interreligious Dialogue and Cooperation to convene
The World Council of Churches (WCC) Reference Group for Interreligious Dialogue and Cooperation will convene in person at the Ecumenical Centre in Geneva from 1-3 December.
WCC congratulates Bishop Kirsten Fehrs, new chair of Council of Evangelical Church in Germany
World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay and WCC moderator Bishop Dr Heinrich Bedford-Strohm extended congratulations to Bishop Kirsten Fehrs, who has been elected chair of the Council of the Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD).
Church and Peace calls on parliamentarians to rethink security in Europe
Church and Peace— the European ecumenical peace church network of communities, training centres, peace organisations, and peace service agencies—is calling on parliamentarians to rethink security, and work for a paradigm shift toward peace. Rev. Antje Heider-Rottwilm, chair of Church and Peace, offered an update on how the call is being received, and her hopes for the future.
Making sense of Kim Leadbeater's Assisted Dying bill
Join us for 45 minute webinar where we unpack new proposals to legalise assisted dying and make the case for improving end of life care.
WCC to debut new Living Planet Monitor publication
The World Council of Churches (WCC) will debut a new publication, Living Planet Monitor, during a webinar on 28 November from 15:00 to 16:30.
Germany: Youth explore friendship and online interactions through film
A group of youth produce a short film about fostering true friendship amidst digital interactions, screened at local cinema to inspire community reflection.