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WCC, Christian Conference of Asia grieve and pray with churches in India as COVID-19 surges

In a pastoral letter, the World Council of Churches and Christian Conference of Asia expressed their concern, grief and prayerful solidarity with the churches in India as COVID-19 surges in South Asian countries, with 7 May to be observed as a day of praying and fasting

Simple vaccination message: "Do to others, what you want them to do to you"

During intense global vaccinations to fight COVID-19, churches can play a vital role in guiding people to better health in informing them on vaccine hesitancy and advocating for equity in immunisation, international church leaders told journalists

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WCC Palestine Israel Easter Bible study resource is now available

World Council of Churches Thursday 1 April 2021
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Envisioning digital communication with justice: symposium will turn ideas into action

World Council of Churches Wednesday 31 March 2021
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WCC-EAPPI Easter initiative to follow the footsteps of Jesus

World Council of Churches Tuesday 30 March 2021
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Anglican-Orthodox webinar explores history along with common ground for the future

World Council of Churches Tuesday 23 March 2021

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South African religious leaders join campaign to push US government to address global vaccine shortage

World Council of Churches Tuesday 2 February 2021
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In Hiroshima and Nagasaki, religious leaders urge for nuclear weapons ban

World Council of Churches Tuesday 2 February 2021
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Faith-based leaders and organisations have responsibility to advise on moral implications of COVID-19 vaccine distribution decisions

World Council of Churches Saturday 9 January 2021
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Global symposium will look at 2021 as defining year for gender equality

World Council of Churches Tuesday 5 January 2021

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Dr Agnes Abuom: “We pray that churches will recommit to the search for visible unity”

World Council of Churches Monday 21 December 2020
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With children more vulnerable to violence than ever, WCC moderator reflects on the vital role of churches

World Council of Churches Saturday 28 November 2020
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Groups representing 500 million Christians worldwide urge G20 leaders to release countries from onerous debt

World Council of Churches Thursday 26 November 2020
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WCC’s Pan-African Women of Faith to promote webinar series on justice and peace

World Council of Churches Monday 16 November 2020

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WCC publishes 'Global Health COVID-19 Response Framework'

World Council of Churches Monday 16 November 2020
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Webinar will highlight 'People on the Move: Solidarity and Advocacy'

World Council of Churches Tuesday 10 November 2020
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“Your life is in peace when you collect the olives"

World Council of Churches Monday 2 November 2020
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WCC announces essay competition for youth: 'The Future of Interreligious Dialogue'

World Council of Churches Friday 30 October 2020

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Calls grow to increase women’s visibility in work for peace and security

World Council of Churches Tuesday 27 October 2020
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Olive harvest initiative reaffirms commitment to justice and peace in the Holy Land

World Council of Churches Thursday 15 October 2020
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WCC to host online prayer service for World Food Day

World Council of Churches Monday 12 October 2020
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Series of WCC webinars to explore 'Hate Speech and Whiteness'

World Council of Churches Monday 12 October 2020

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Dr Louk Andrianos on the Season of Creation: “Confess the broken relationship with God”

World Council of Churches Sunday 20 September 2020
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“Stand together praying for just peace in Palestine and Israel”

World Council of Churches Tuesday 15 September 2020
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Global celebration urges “radically new ways of living” to protect our common home

World Council of Churches Monday 7 September 2020
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National Council of Churches (USA): “Not too tired to continue to fight for justice”

World Council of Churches Monday 7 September 2020

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World Week for Peace highlights creative solidarity, common fragility

World Council of Churches Monday 3 August 2020
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WCC fellowship invited to celebrate International Youth Day

World Council of Churches Friday 10 July 2020
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Amid COVID-19, African church leaders say availing quality seeds to farmers can help beat food insecurity

World Council of Churches Friday 10 July 2020
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WCC Executive Committee issues 'Statement on Racial Justice in the USA'

World Council of Churches Thursday 4 June 2020

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WCC and MECC appeal to EU for firm stance against Israel’s annexing of occupied Palestinian territory

World Council of Churches Thursday 4 June 2020
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‘Economy of Life in a time of Pandemic’: a joint message from the WCC, WCRC, LWF and CWM

World Council of Churches Thursday 28 May 2020