World Communion of Reformed Churches
In an Easter message filled with both lament and hope, the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) proclaims the resurrection of Jesus Christ as a powerful contradiction to the widespread suffering and death seen across the world today. “Christ is risen, hallelujah!” declared the Rev. Dr. Setri Nyomi, general secretary of the WCRC, in his […]
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Dalits, historically marginalized as “untouchables” within India’s caste hierarchy, continue to face systemic discrimination despite constitutional protections. An estimated 70% of Indian Christians are of Dalit origin, according to some sources . However, conversion to Christianity has not shielded Dalit Christians from caste-based injustice. They suffer what is often termed “triple discrimination”—oppressed by wider society, […]
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As Reformed Christians, we believe that God not only calls us but sends us—into the world, into mission, and often into the unknown. The question that remains is not if God is calling, but how we are willing to respond. Will we cling to the safety of the familiar? Or will we step forward, outside […]
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Global church leaders and economists, meeting under the banner of the 6th Meeting of the Ecumenical Panel on a New International Financial and Economic Architecture (NIFEA), have issued a resounding call for transformative change in the face of deepening economic, ecological, and social crises. Convened March 25–27, 2025, in Geneva, the panel gathered under the […]
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The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) is currently holding a significant week-long Strategic Programme Planning Group (SPPG) meeting and Communion Statement Drafting Workshop from April 7–13 in Newark, USA. Gathering representatives from across the global Reformed family, the meeting is marked by honest reflection, strategic visioning, and bold commitments to renew and deepen the […]
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Standing on the historic steps where Nelson Mandela greeted the media on his first morning as a free man 27 years ago, Archbishop Thabo Makgoba declared and reaffirmed his support for GRAPE’s campaign for a Universal Basic Income Guarantee (UBIG) by signing the pledge and affirming the Anglican Church’s commitment. The magnitude and intricacy of […]
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As the sun rises over Cape Town, the second and third cohorts of the Global Reformed Advocacy Platforms for Engagement (GRAPE) gather for the annual in-person training workshop. Held from March 30 to April 5, this intensive workshop equips participants with tools to drive social change and amplify justice-driven advocacy within the World Communion of […]
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The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) expresses its deep sorrow over the devastation caused by the powerful earthquake that struck Myanmar and affected parts of Thailand. In this time of immense suffering, WCRC stands in solidarity with those impacted, offering heartfelt prayers and unwavering support for the affected communities. On March 28, a 7.7-magnitude […]
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“Reformed churches have a particular way of engaging with creeds and confessions. According to the foundational understanding of the Reformed church—always reforming according to God’s word—creeds and confessions should be received in the present tense. Commemorating the central symbols of the Christian faith means reengaging with what was at stake at the time of their […]
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The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) is gravely concerned about the resumption of a new wave of bombing in Gaza on March 17-18, 2025, that broke every aspect of the cease-fire deal, resulting in the deaths of 400 Palestinians and yet another round of displacement for people in Gaza. The latest wave of airstrikes […]
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On International Women’s Day, March 8, as the world marks another step forward in the fight for gender equality, the need to address gender-based violence and discrimination remains as urgent as ever. Faith communities, activists, and global organizations continue to challenge systemic injustice, united in the belief that gender-based violence in all its forms is […]
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HANNOVER, GERMANY – The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) has begun a worldwide search for its next General Secretary. The vacancy notice has been shared with WCRC member churches and ecumenical partners, with applications open until 30 April 2025. The WCRC is a vibrant global fellowship comprising more than 230 churches across 107 countries, […]
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In preparation for the 27th General Council, we are publishing a series of feature articles exploring key insights from Reformed theology that shape our shared journey of faith and witness. These reflections offer a deeper understanding of the World Communion of Reformed Churches’ (WCRC) self-understanding as a discerning communion—a body that listens, reflects, and responds […]
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The Presbyterian Church in the Republic of Korea (PROK) calls on ecumenical partners to join in prayer for peace, democracy, and reconciliation on the Korean Peninsula. In December 2024, South Korea experienced a period of political instability following the declaration of martial law. While the situation has since shifted, uncertainty remains as the nation seeks […]
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The Executive Committee of the Alianza de Iglesias Presbiterianas y Reformadas de América Latina, or the Alliance of Presbyterian and Reformed Churches of Latin America (AIPRAL), convened in El Salvador ahead of the ACCRA +20 Regional Meeting, reaffirming its commitment to justice, solidarity, and collaborative action. The gathering featured in-depth discussions on the mission of […]
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The Rev. Karen Georgia A. Thompson, general minister and president of the United Church of Christ, is calling on the church to “pause, pray, and prepare to live love boldly.” In a time of political division, rising inequality, and social uncertainty, she emphasizes that the church’s role is not only to speak about justice but […]
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Our Father in Heaven! Our eyes are turned towards you and we lift up our hearts before you. O God, for over one thousand days we have been praying daily to you, imploring you, putting our hope in you. For over three horrible years we have received horrible news of the death of our compatriots, […]
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The Guyana Presbyterian Church (GPC) has taken a pivotal step towards healing and reconciliation. On February 14, 2025, a symbolic day of love, 22 church leaders from the Demerara, Berbice, and Essequibo Presbyteries pledged to set aside past divisions and walk together in faith and unity. This landmark agreement, dubbed The Valentine’s Day Accord, marks […]
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