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Church's mission analysed at Finnish church consultation

WCC's evanglism executive: "New mission churches emerge introducing new expressions of witnessing to the gospel"

03 April 2014

WCC: Urgent call to end violence against Bangladeshi minorities

Human rights defenders from Bangladesh, gathered in a meeting sponsored by the World Council of Churches (WCC)

26 March 2014

WCC general secretary expresses concern over Israeli Knesset law

WCC general secretary Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit has expressed “grave concern” about a law recently passed by the Israeli Knesset or parliament.

19 March 2014

Youth from Asian churches invited to apply for YATRA 2014

Young adults from Asian churches are invited to participate in a two-week-long training programme of the World Council of Churches (WCC) called Youth in Asia Training for Religious Amity (YATRA). 

18 March 2014

WCC gen. sec. celebrates release of kidnapped Syrian nuns

The World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit said that “fervent prayer offered by Christians around the world” was answered with release of Greek Orthodox nuns

10 March 2014

WCC head, Pope share hopes for unity, justice, peace

In an audience with Pope Francis in the Vatican, the World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit stressed the significance of Christian unity. 

07 March 2014

WCC invites Churches to join Seven Weeks for Water

The WCC has invited churches, faith-based organisations and individuals around the world to join a “pilgrimage towards water justice”

03 March 2014

Churches commemorate Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity has been globally celebrated this year with prayers, reflections, ecumenical services and events

24 January 2014

Ecumenical panel promotes economic justice

The Ecumenical Panel on a New International Financial and Economic Architecture has concluded its second meeting in Switzerland, developing advocacy strategies for churches to ensure economic justice and the ecological wellbeing of the communities they serve. 

20 January 2014

Study guide available for The Church: Towards a Common Vision

The Inter-Anglican Standing Commission on Unity Faith and Order has produced a short study guide to The Church: Towards a Common Vision

20 January 2014