Anglican Communion News Service - WCC

WCC assembly, an opportunity for praying, listening and sharing

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:41:00 GMT

“The World Council of Churches (WCC) 10th Assembly will be an opportunity for praying, listening and sharing together. The event will provide participants a chance to listen for the voice of God, leading them to justice and peace in the world... [More]

WCC calls on Pakistan to protect Christian minority under attack

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:45:00 GMT

The World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Dr Samuel Kobia appealed to Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari to "ensure the safety and security" of Christians in the Punjab province, where three attacks against Christian communi... [More]

Canadian Theologian Gibaut To Lead Faith And Order

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:02:00 GMT

Rev. Canon Dr John Saint Helier Gibaut, from the Anglican Church of Canada, will head the World Council of Churches (WCC) Commission on Faith and Order as of January 2008.

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WCC supports Kofi Annan's intervention in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Mon, 16 Oct 2000 15:19:00 GMT

I write to commend you for your decision to intervene personally in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and to assure you of the prayers of the churches joined in the World Council of Churches as you meet with the respective leaders.

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Taking Shape: Global Christian Forum

Wed, 13 Sep 2000 23:04:00 GMT

Representatives of a variety of Christian traditions including the World Council of Churches (WCC) met 9-11 September in Pasadena, California, USA, to discuss the formation of a forum of Christian churches and ecumenical organizations that goes

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WCC sets out vision for the future

Fri, 26 Sep 1997 13:14:00 GMT

The central committee of the World Council of Churches (WCC) has overwhelmingly approved a set of proposals aimed at giving the ecumenical movement, the WCC and its member Churches a new sense of purpose in the run-up to the new millennium and to the... [More]

WCC urges continued action on Sudan

Tue, 23 Sep 1997 13:05:00 GMT

The central committee of the World Council of Churches (WCC) has urged WCC member churches, particularly those with direct links with the Sudan, "to continue and intensify their efforts to encourage and support the unified peace initiatives"... [More]

World Council of Churches plans 50th anniversary

Tue, 23 Sep 1997 12:56:00 GMT

The World Council of Churches (WCC) has revealed plans to extend celebrations and events for its 50th anniversary next year and for its 330-plus member Churches to renew their commitment to ecumenism.

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Financial problems for World Council of Churches

Tue, 23 Sep 1997 12:54:00 GMT

Member churches of the World Council of Churches - the world's biggest ecumenical organisation, which is facing severe financial constraints - must assume greater financial responsibility for its activities, the WCC general secretary, Dr Konrad Raise... [More]