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  • 30 Jun 2009
    Two candidates named for top post in world churches body

    The World Council of Churches has identified two candidates – one a Korean Presbyterian and the other a Norwegian Lutheran – for the post of its general secretary in 2010.

  • 3 Dec 2008
    United Reformed Church chooses new number two

    Richard Mortimer has been appointed deputy general secretary of the United Reformed Church. He moves from a role in guiding the Church’s links with other Christian traditions, as secretary for ecumenical relations.

  • 22 Oct 2008
    Bishop demoted for attacking Russian Orthodox leaders

    A bishop from Russia's Arctic region of Chukotka who attacked the hierarchy of the Russian Orthodox Church for its ties to the Kremlin and for its involvement with other churches.

  • 24 Sep 2008
    Churches seek inspiring examples from the past to re-energise them today

    Can saints and martyrs – or simply Christians who lived exemplary lives – help unite and focus the churches in the C21st century? An international group of experts will discuss this and related questions at a symposium in Italy.

  • 10 Sep 2008
    Churches back relief effort in Haiti and other storm-hit areas

    Christian denominations working through the ecumenical Action of Churches Together and the Catholic network Caritas are contributing short- and long-term aid to those hit by hurricanes and tropical storms recently.

  • 16 Jul 2008
    Churches' solidarity visit to Indonesia will focus on reconciliation work

    Churches working for and end to outbreaks of ethnic and religious conflict in Indonesia will receive a solidarity visit from an international ecumenical delegation sent by the World Council of Churches.

  • 9 Jun 2008
    Church leaders set aside time to focus on the environment

    English church leaders have called on Christians to use the period of 1 September to 4 October 2008 as an opportunity to put the environment at the heart of their prayer, worship and practical concern. This is part of a regular initiative.

  • 5 Jun 2008
    Scholars meet to strengthen Christian-Muslim dialogue

    As the Church of England postponed debate on a controversial resolution interpreted as encouraging the proselytism of Muslims, the Archbishop of Canterbury has chaired a gathering of scholars looking to deepen inter-faith engagement.

  • 9 Mar 2008
    Easter in ordinary

    This year Easter comes incredibly early, with Palm Sunday - when we recall the threat occasioned by Jesus' nonviolent arrival in Jerusalem - being only next week. Why?

  • 12 Feb 2008
    WCC faces 'significant challenges' as it celebrates 60th birthday

    The main governing body of the World Council of Churches is meeting in Geneva from 13-20 February, during which it will celebrate the 60th anniversary its 1948 founding. The WCC is now the world's largest Christian grouping.