Churches in Africa hope for good governance and stable democracy
Written by WCC Media Wednesday, 22 May 2013 01:45
With Zimbabwe and other African nations heading for elections in the coming months, churches in the region recently reflected on their role in strengthening democratic governance and electoral process.
WCC Presidents’ Pentecost Message for 2013
Written by WCC Media Wednesday, 22 May 2013 01:59
Being therefore exalted at the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he has poured out this that you both see and hear. Acts 2:33
Korean church delegation visits WCC offices in Geneva
Written by WCC Media Wednesday, 22 May 2013 01:51
During a visit to the Ecumenical Centre and the World Council of Churches (WCC) in Geneva, the officers of the Presbyterian Church of Korea (PCK) announced that Pentecost Sunday 2013, celebrated by many churches on 19 May, will be a special day of prayer for the WCC Busan Assembly throughout the 8,300 congregations of the denomination.
Churches from Lutheran and Reformed traditions unite
Written by WCC Media Wednesday, 22 May 2013 01:40
Two member churches of the World Council of Churches (WCC) from Reformed and Lutheran traditions have united to become the United Protestant Church of France.
Mongolia chosen to host World Environment Day
Written by UNEP Wednesday, 22 May 2013 01:14
Mongolia has been selected to host World Environment Day after being awarded for its progress towards a Green Economy (the focus in 2012).
New Hymn Competition - Call for Entries
Written by Australian Hymn Books Tuesday, 21 May 2013 20:39
The Australian Hymn Book Pty Ltd is delighted to announce its first international hymn competition as part of its work of gathering the finest congregational songs for its growing Together in Song collection.
WCC general secretary expresses concern over Albania Census
Written by WCC Media Tuesday, 14 May 2013 20:47
The World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit has expressed concern at the methodology and results of the Albania Census 2011. He has raised questions in regard to the reliability of the process which, he said, has implications for the rights of religious minorities and religious freedoms guaranteed in the country’s constitution.