WCC condemns repeated killings in Oromia, Ethiopia
World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay condemned repeated killings of members of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church and the continuing insecurity affecting Orthodox Christian communities others in the Arsi area of Ethiopia’s Oromia Regional State.
WACC Europe leaders hone plans for future
The Europe Regional Executive of the World Association for Christian Communication (WACC) held its annual meeting in Geneva 28-29 October, exploring issues of communication justice in the European and ecumenical contexts and planning actions for 2027 and beyond.
Listen to the one who gives you life
In a late-autumn reflection, Primate Shane Parker contemplates the unity between our bodies and creation, between our spirits and the Creator.
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Ecumenical Officers strengthen global connections and explore priorities
The World Council of Churches (WCC) Ecumenical Officers Network gathered online 27-28 October for mutual learning and collaboration, bringing together representatives of member churches from around the world to share experiences, address common challenges, and explore priorities for the ecumenical movement.
South Sudan church leaders appeal for peace amid rising inter-communal violence
The South Sudan Council of Churches called for urgent action to end a deadly cycle of inter-communal violence in parts of the country, as a wave of attacks left at least 72 people dead in Tonj North County of Warrap State.
Ecumenism: When uncharted territory “is a good place to be”
A Lund University symposium reminded participants in the ongoing World Council of Churches (WCC) Commission on Faith and Order meeting of the significance of concrete steps toward Christian unity, not least when other societal structures face pressure or risk crumbling.
Ethiopian Orthodox church opens its forests to faith leaders
In Ethiopia, much of what is left of the native highland forest stands around churches. Organizers of the new Church Forest Academy count about 35,000 church forests, from one hectare to 19,000 hectares in size. From 27 October to 3 November, faith leaders and practitioners from Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania, and Nigeria are learning how these forests survived. They are also exploring how the same care can restore tree cover in their own communities.
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 provides regular updates from the CWS Policy ...
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Opening Doors and Creating Activism: A UU Youth’s Fight Against Homelessness
Miya Lasher
:Skye Larson gives sermons and speeches to raise money for homeless shelters and organizations.
WCC sends pastoral letter to churches and people of Indonesia affected by forest fires
In a pastoral letter sent to churches and people of Indonesia affected by forest fires, World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay expressed deep concern, solidarity, and prayers as vast regions of Indonesia have endured months of forest and land fires.