World Council of Churches Conference on World Mission and Evangelism
Patriarch Ignatius Mor Aphrem II to speak at WCC Conference on World Mission and Evangelism Ignatius Mor Aphrem II, Patriarch of the Syriac Orthodox Church (2nd from the left) welcomed at CWME....
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Tveit: Cardinal Lehmann worked tirelessly for unity Cardinal Karl Lehmann. Photo: Raimond Spekking, 2014. Cardinal Karl Lehmann, the former head of Germany’s Catholic Bishops Conference, died on 11...
View ArticleWorld Council of Churches Seven Weeks for Water
Seven Weeks for Water 2018 As you are aware, every year since 2008, during the Lent season, we at the Ecumenical Water Network try to connect with our constituencies – churches, faith based...
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Seven Weeks for Water 2018 As you are aware, every year since 2008, during the Lent season, we at the Ecumenical Water Network try to connect with our constituencies – churches, faith based...
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Film recognized for highlighting human rights in DRC The WCC, along with sister organizations and partners, has a long-standing commitment to working for peace in the DRC. Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC...
View ArticleBuddhists observe Vesakh
WCC extends greetings as Buddhists observe Vesakh Vesakh ceremony in Uttaradit, Thailand, 1998. As many Buddhists prepare to observe Vesakh on 29 April – a day commemorating the life and legacy of...
View ArticleWCC 70TH Anniversary Celebration in Netherlands
WCC to celebrate 70th anniversary in the Netherlands WCC 1st Assembly, Amsterdam 1948. 08 August 2018 During a 23 August service in the Netherlands in the Nieuwe Kerk, a 15th-century church in...
View ArticleWorld Council of Churches Mourns Death of Bishop John Victor Samuel
WCC mourns death of Bishop John Victor Samuel Bishop John Victor Samuel. Photo: CCA. “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” Matthew 5:9 Bishop John Victor Samuel,...
View ArticleCanonisation of Oscar Romero
An Ecumenical Evening Service of Thanksgiving for the Witness of Archbishop Oscar Romero 1917-1980 Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez was a prelate of the Catholic Church in El Salvador, who served as the...
View ArticlePause for Hope Service
THURSDAY 25th October 2018 7pm Renfield St Stephen’s Church of Scotland 260 Bath St Glasgow G2 4JP An Ecumenical Service to bring together in prayer those affected by all forms of cancer, their loved...
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Laurence in 2013 We are deeply saddened that Dr. Laurence Whitley, a former member and Vice Chair of Glasgow Churches Together has died. Laurence was a gentle giant in Glasgow’s ecumenical scene for a...
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Gender justice exhibit in Scotland showcases women activists WCC deputy general secretary Isabel Apawo Phiri is one of the featured women in the exhibit. An exhibit entitled “Faith in Gender Justice”...
View ArticleCarols For Peace 2018
All photographs are by and copyright of Paul McSherry 07770 393960@Paulmcsherry2 And finally Max, celebrating his first Carols for Peace and his first Christmas with members of his family. Glasgow...
View Article31 Days of Prayer for Women’s Empowerment
31 Days of Prayer for Women’s Empowerment In the month of March, the World Council of Churches is encouraging its fellowship and partners to join the Lott Carey “31 Days of Prayer for Women’s...
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‘For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be...
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South Sudanese church leaders offer peace as Easter gift to their people Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC 23 April 2019 * By Fredrick Nzwili As Christians worldwide prepare to mark Easter weekend, South...
View ArticleScottish Episcopal Church May News
Inspires Online Welcome to inspires online – the monthly electronic newsletter of the Scottish Episcopal Church. Inspires online highlights news and events from across the Church and also includes news...
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Global conference on promoting peace cultivates ‘one human family’ WCC general secretary Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit addressing the conference “Promoting Peace Together”. Photo: Ivars Kupcis/WCC 21 May...
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5 – 11 July 2019 The story of an historic gift from Pope Francis “It’s a step forward towards unity” Archbishop Job of Telmessos, who serves as permanent representative of the Ecumenical Patriarchate...
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radioalba schedule for the week of 21st July radioalba.org christian is an ecumenical, internet-based radio which promotes prayer and news of good things happening in the churches and among people of...
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