Category - wcc

June 5, 2011

'Just peace' is core of unity, says World Council of Churches' leader

The head of the WCC says commitment to peace and justice needs to be at the centre of the Christian churches' search for unity if they are to carry conviction.
June 3, 2011

German Kirchentag hears church leaders' warnings on Libya

The former General Secretary of the WCC has described the UN resolution authorising military intervention in Libya a "perilous" political decision.
May 22, 2011

Global churches focus on environmental 'peace with the earth'

Church responses to the challenge of climate change and environmental destruction has been the focus of a vibrant IEPC workshop.
May 21, 2011

New book breaks silence on sexual abuse of women by clergy

The World Student Christian Federation has released a new publication seeking to break the silence on sexual abuse of women by clergy within the church.
May 20, 2011

Sports and empowerment bring 'rebirth' for Jamaican youth

Both Whole Life Sports and Women’s Centre are efforts to bring peace to the family and community and to collaborate with churches in healing social and societal wounds in Jamaica. Mark Beach reports from the International Ecumenical Peace Convocation (IEPC) in the capital, Kingston.
May 18, 2011

Young victims of violence across the world remembered

The World Council of Churches' General Secretary has led prayers for the numerous young victims who have had their names recorded in Kingston, Jamaica, since 2008.
May 18, 2011

Jamaican national leaders welcome churches' peace conference

Jamaican national leaders have welcomed a global churches' delegation as part of the week-long International Ecumenical Peace Convocation.
May 17, 2011

Live web streaming of the International Ecumenical Peace Convocation

The World Council of Churches will be web streaming the plenary sessions and special events of the upcoming International Ecumenical Peace Convocation (IEPC) from 18-24 May 2011.
May 12, 2011

Global churches' peace convention prepares for take-off in Jamaica

With major speakers and an ambitious theme, the International Ecumenical Peace Convocation (IEPC) will begin next week in Kingston, Jamaica.
May 11, 2011

Catholic leader sounds 'ecumenical keynote' during Geneva visit

Cardinal Kurt Koch, president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, has made his first official visit to the World Council of Churches.