Category - world council of churches

January 17, 2015

Understanding justice and peace as integral to the Christian journey

As the World Council of Churches (WCC) promotes the vision of a “pilgrimage of justice and peace”, four students from the Ecumenical Institute in Bossey, Switzerland, share their understanding of justice and peace and how they embarked on a pilgrimage of their own. Writer and photographer Sandra Cox talks to them.
January 15, 2015

Inter-religious dialogue needs to tackle issues of conflict and belief

A major inter-religious dialogue centre and a leading world churches' body are seeking to work together to promote constructive conversation.
January 13, 2015

Paris attacks trigger WCC discussions on freedom of expression

Recent events have led to serious reflection on freedom of expression and religious values in a World Council of Churches Communications Forum.
January 4, 2015

World churches' body puts the accent on youth, justice and peace

The head of the World Council of Churches has met with representatives of youth organisations to discuss priorities, challenges and common concerns.
December 31, 2014

WCC welcomes Christmas spirit in donations and support

The World Council of Churches has welcomed seasonal contributions from congregations and individuals, as well as member churches and ecumenical partners.
December 26, 2014

Why global water justice is a theological priority

Theologians from around the world have convened at the Ecumenical Institute, Bossey, Switzerland, to reflect on water justice.
December 25, 2014

Palestinian dispossession is focus of WCC exhibition and conference

Experiences of death and expulsion faced by some 750,000 Palestinians in 1948 are the subject of an exhibition hosted by the WCC.
December 22, 2014

Arms Trade Treaty: a life-saving gift this Christmas?

On 24 December 2014 an international law to regulate the global trade in armaments and ammunition enters into force.
December 21, 2014

Churches in Japan 'are witnesses to justice and peace'

Churches in Japan "are true witnesses of Jesus Christ through their words and deeds", says WCC General Secretary Dr Olav Fykse Tveit.
December 20, 2014

Momentum builds for ban on nuclear weapons

After the Vienna Conference on the Humanitarian Impact of Nuclear Weapons and two earlier conferences, 44 states present call for a ban on nuclear weapons.