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WCC assembly, an opportunity for praying, listening and sharing

WCC assembly, an opportunity for praying, listening and sharing

“The World Council of Churches (WCC) 10th Assembly will be an opportunity for praying, listening and sharing together. The event will provide participants a chance to listen for the voice of God, leading them to justice and peace in the world.”

29 January 2013

Religious leaders in Geneva advocate for peace

Religious leaders in Geneva advocate for peace

WCC general secretary Olav Fykse Tveit speaking at the Vatican’s inter-religious service in the Ecumenical Centre, Geneva.

23 January 2013

Protection of uprooted people is integral to religions

Protection of uprooted people is integral to religions

The World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary welcomed the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Dialogue on Protection Challenges with the theme of "Faith and Protection" which was held 12-13 December 2012 at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland.

14 December 2012

Human rights and religious faith

Human rights and religious faith

Archbishop Rowan Williams delivers lecture on human rights and religious faith at the World Council of Churches Ecumenical Centre in Geneva.

03 April 2012

Hiroshima and Nagasaki must never happen again, says WCC chief

Hiroshima and Nagasaki must never happen again, says WCC chief

The head of the World Council of Churches has said that Hiroshima and Nagasaki are nuclear tragedies that must never be repeated.

08 August 2011

Christian bodies agree on code of conduct for evangelizing

Christian bodies agree on code of conduct for evangelizing

Three organizations, representing about 90 percent of world Christianity, launched on 28 June a global code of conduct for proselytizing in a bid to reduce tensions between different religious convictions.

29 June 2011

Ecumenical peace convocation opens with strong calls from global voices

Ecumenical peace convocation opens with strong calls from global voices

The International Ecumenical Peace Convocation formally opened on Wednesday in Kingston, Jamaica, as theologians, faith leaders and the prime minister of Jamaica welcomed some 1,000 participants from more than 100 countries.

19 May 2011

World Student Christian Federation to share stories of peace with the world

World Student Christian Federation to share stories of peace with the world

The World Student Christian Federation has partnered with the World Council of Churches (WCC) to share stories and messages of peace emerging from the International Ecumenical Peace Convocation (IEPC) this week in Jamaica, one of the most important ecumenical events of the decade.

13 May 2011

Ugandan Anglican through to final stage of peace essay competition

Ugandan Anglican through to final stage of peace essay competition

Five essays have been selected as the top entries in the Echos International Ecumenical Peace Convocation (IEPC) essay contest. It is tied to the IEPC, sponsored by the World Council of Churches (WCC), an event which is to be held in Kingston, Jamaica from 17 to 25 May 2011.

22 March 2011

World Council of Churches announces plans for reorganisation and staff cuts

World Council of Churches announces plans for reorganisation and staff cuts

The World Council of Churches has announced plans to reorganise and reduce staff at its Geneva and New York offices.

06 December 2002