Wcc news

WCC stands for World Council of Churches, a global fellowship of Christian churches that aims to promote Christian unity and cooperation among its member churches. Here are some recent news updates from the WCC:

Recent News

  1. WCC General Secretary's statement on Ukraine: On February 24, 2022, the WCC General Secretary, Rev. Dr. Olav Fykse Tveit, issued a statement expressing deep concern and solidarity with the people of Ukraine in the face of the Russian invasion.
  2. WCC condemns violence in Myanmar: On March 3, 2022, the WCC condemned the violence and human rights abuses perpetrated by the military junta in Myanmar, calling for an immediate end to the violence and for the restoration of democracy.
  3. WCC launches new initiative on climate justice: On March 15, 2022, the WCC launched a new initiative aimed at promoting climate justice and advocating for urgent action to address the climate crisis.
  4. WCC mourns the loss of Rev. Dr. Samuel Kobia: On March 21, 2022, the WCC mourned the loss of Rev. Dr. Samuel Kobia, a former WCC General Secretary who served from 2004 to 2009.
  5. WCC welcomes new member churches: On April 1, 2022, the WCC welcomed three new member churches: the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land, the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Poland, and the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Romania.

Upcoming Events

  1. WCC Assembly 2023: The WCC Assembly is scheduled to take place in Karlsruhe, Germany, from June 29 to July 7, 2023. The theme of the assembly is "Christ's love moves the world: Towards a world where all can live in harmony with God's creation."
  2. WCC Commission on Faith and Order: The WCC Commission on Faith and Order will hold its 14th plenary meeting from September 12 to 22, 2022, in Geneva, Switzerland.

Resources

  1. WCC News: The WCC website features a news section with updates on WCC activities, statements, and events.
  2. WCC Publications: The WCC publishes a range of publications, including the WCC News, the WCC Journal, and the WCC's annual report.
  3. WCC Social Media: The WCC is active on social media platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

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