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WCC Presidents’ Pentecost Message for 2013

gensec@qct.org.au (WCC Media) — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:59:56 GMT

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

gensec@qct.org.au (WCC Media) — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:51:41 GMT

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 in Africa hope for good governance and stable democracy

gensec@qct.org.au (WCC Media) — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:45:59 GMT

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.

Churches from Lutheran and Reformed traditions unite

gensec@qct.org.au (WCC Media) — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:40:03 GMT

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

gensec@qct.org.au (UNEP) — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:14:56 GMT

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

gensec@qct.org.au (Australian Hymn Books) — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:39:37 GMT

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

gensec@qct.org.au (WCC Media) — Tue, 14 May 2013 10:47:31 GMT

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.

WCC general secretary encourages working together with Pope Francis

gensec@qct.org.au (WCC Media) — Tue, 14 May 2013 10:44:13 GMT

In a panel discussion at the German Protestant Kirchentag in Hamburg, the World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary, Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit, expressed positive hopes for the leadership of Pope Francis.

WCC assembly to be a pilgrimage to peace and justice

gensec@qct.org.au (WCC Media) — Tue, 14 May 2013 10:35:22 GMT

In a ceremony at the German Protestant Kirchentag, more than a thousand participants offered prayers for the World Council of Churches (WCC) Busan assembly delegates, commissioning them to tread the “paths to peace in the East and West, North and South."

Situation of Nigerian churches highlighted at the Kirchentag

gensec@qct.org.au (WCC Media) — Tue, 14 May 2013 10:27:19 GMT

In developing countries, many Christians are faced with issues of corruption, war, hunger, oppression, killings and new forms of terrorism, said Rev. Dr Ibrahim Yusuf Wushishi, general secretary of the Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN), an ecumenical organization representing member churches of the World Council of Churches in Nigeria.