Overview - FAITH

OCTOBER 2022 Date
WCC NEWS: WCC expresses gratitude for work of Archbishop Antje Jackelén as she continues her journey 0 0 Oct. 28, 2022
DR NTUBA AKWO THOMPSON SAYS FAITH ORGANIZATIONS CONTRIBIUTE TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 0 0 Oct. 25, 2022
WCC delegation visits Humanitarian Aid Center in Moscow and Theological Academy 0 0 Oct. 25, 2022
Psychotherapy & Faith Conference! 0 0 Oct. 21, 2022
WCC reflects on women’s transformative leadership 0 0 Oct. 21, 2022
WCC participates in the 26th Pentecostal World Conference in Seoul 0 0 Oct. 19, 2022
WCC’s consensus process involves discerning God's will—and that means being patient 0 0 Oct. 3, 2022
SEPTEMBER 2022 Date
Journalists reflect on telling the stories of the WCC 11th Assembly 0 0 Sep. 23, 2022
Workshop explores how interreligious dialogue brings trust and respect 0 0 Sep. 15, 2022
Tour the Bossey Ecumenical Institute online—with 360-degree views 0 0 Sep. 15, 2022
** WCC, CEC letter to OSCE chairman urges avoiding further escalation in Nagorno-Karabakh 0 0 Sep. 15, 2022
Bishop Dr Heinrich Bedford-Strohm reflects on new role as moderator 0 0 Sep. 12, 2022
WCC assembly proposes “A Pilgrimage of Justice, Reconciliation and Unity” 0 0 Sep. 7, 2022
Press conference offers array of voices on unity as “fundamental mission that Jesus gave to us” 0 0 Sep. 7, 2022
AUGUST 2022 Date
German president extends wishes for fruitful WCC 11th Assembly characterised by hope 0 0 Aug. 31, 2022
WCC HAS A NEW PRESIDENT ELECT . 0 0 Aug. 13, 2022
JULY 2022 Date
THE CHURCH REMAINS A GLOBAL PARTNER IN THE FIGHT AGAINST COVID 19 0 0 Jul. 19, 2022
CHRISTAIN YOUTH SUMMIT ATTRACTED MANY THOUSANDS AT HOUSTON MINUTE MAID PARK 0 0 Jul. 18, 2022
WCC ACT letter to Biden on Syria sanctions 0 0 Jul. 15, 2022
The Ecumenical Review and Ökumenische Rundschau look to the World Council of Churches 11th Assembly 0 0 Jul. 15, 2022
THE YOUTH SUMMIT OF THE LUTHERAN YOUTH MINISTRIES HAS COME TO AN END IN HOUSTON TEXAS 0 0 Jul. 13, 2022
JUNE 2022 Date
WCC central committee makes global appeal for response to needs in Ethiopia, Horn of Africa 0 0 Jun. 17, 2022
WCC central committee opening prayer offers tributes to those who have passed away 0 0 Jun. 15, 2022
His eminence excellency minister,Rev Dr Ntuba Akwo Thompson continues to preach globally in many co 0 0 Jun. 14, 2022
His eminence excellency minister,Rev Dr Ntuba Thompson Akwo ministers globally. 0 0 Jun. 14, 2022
His eminence excellency minister,Rev Dr Ntuba Akwo Thompson calls on Mankind to worship true God . 0 0 Jun. 14, 2022
His eminence excellency minister,Rev Dr Ntuba Akwo Thompson calls for global love in Christ not gu 0 0 Jun. 14, 2022
The Western Europe and USA used the Bible and Christianity fir slavery and killings . 0 0 Jun. 14, 2022
His eminence excellency minister,Rev Dr Ntuba Akwo Thompson calls for cease fire and peace in Ukrai 0 0 Jun. 14, 2022
Invasion of USA Capitol: Ivanka Trump expose lies of evangelicals backed D. Trump. 0 0 Jun. 14, 2022
HND religious Newsroom: Liberals in the USA fight Bible believing and gun carry conservatives. 0 0 Jun. 14, 2022
“humanitarian aid is at the very heart of our Christian identity” 0 0 Jun. 10, 2022
MAY 2022 Date
WCC expresses grave concern over COVD-19 outbreak in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea 0 0 May. 17, 2022
New and old epidemics in focus at WCC gathering in Nairobi 0 0 May. 13, 2022
Injustice can never be a foundation for a secure peace” in Palestine and Israel, urges WCC 0 0 May. 13, 2022
APRIL 2022 Date
Visit to Sudan highlights importance of strengthening solidarity with churches 0 0 Apr. 30, 2022
WCC sends Passover Greetings to Jewish people everywhere 0 0 Apr. 24, 2022
WCC expresses concern for Christian presence and witness in Syria 0 0 Apr. 6, 2022
MARCH 2022 Date
S Sudan church official highlights country’s humanitarian crisis, as global attention turns to Ukrai 0 0 Mar. 17, 2022
Involving everyone, breaking the silence, building resiliency as we work toward gender justice 0 0 Mar. 12, 2022
FEBRUARY 2022 Date
President of the Republic of Malawi visits WCC with hope for Africa 0 0 Feb. 22, 2022
WCC, PRESS CONFERENCE ON THE EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING 0 0 Feb. 9, 2022
WCC central committee moderator: "we have moved together with human communities” 0 0 Feb. 9, 2022
WCC central committee mourns lives lost, celebrates gift of their legacy 0 0 Feb. 9, 2022
JANUARY 2022 Date
REV DR NTUBA AKWO THOMPSON INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS COMMUNICATOR . 0 0 Jan. 31, 2022
Media accreditation opens for the 11th WCC Assembly 0 0 Jan. 31, 2022
Churches reach out with care, prayers as Tonga copes with aftermath of volcanic eruption, tsunami 0 0 Jan. 20, 2022
Applications open anew for Bossey online course in ecumenism 0 0 Jan. 14, 2022
Desmond Tutu was the 'spiritual father' of the new South Africa, says President Ramaphosa 0 0 Jan. 2, 2022
DECEMBER 2021 Date
World mourns loss of Archbishop Desmond Tutu 0 0 Dec. 26, 2021
** Opening the spiritual path to the WCC 11th Assembly: Bible studies newly available 0 0 Dec. 22, 2021
WCC mourns loss of Rev. Illesa Naivalu, general secretary, Methodist Church of Fiji 0 0 Dec. 22, 2021
Dr Mohamed Elsanousi: link between world’s crises is “increasing insecurity for women and girls” 0 0 Dec. 9, 2021
The 11th Assembly of the World Council of Churches 0 0 Dec. 9, 2021
NOVEMBER 2021 Date
WCC executive committee member shares reflection on “how are we called to act in love and justice?” 0 0 Nov. 15, 2021
African church leaders train in leadership, diakonia and development 0 0 Nov. 12, 2021
OCTOBER 2021 Date
* Global joint interfaith statement for World Food Day commits to praying and acting against hunger 0 0 Oct. 15, 2021
WCC offers intervention at international gathering for human rights in the Philippines 0 0 Oct. 7, 2021
Milan, as government leaders gather for pre-COP events 0 0 Oct. 2, 2021
City street in Geneva will be named after former WCC president Annie Jiagge 0 0 Oct. 2, 2021
SEPTEMBER 2021 Date
PRACTICAL THEOLOGY : MISSIOLOGY BY REV DR NTUBA AKWO THOMPSON 0 0 Sep. 25, 2021
AUGUST 2021 Date
WCC NEWS: WCC Vaccine Champions encourage churches’ leadership in promoting public health 0 0 Aug. 31, 2021
Faith-based forum condemns attacks on religious leaders, calls for immediate ceasefire in Cameroon 0 0 Aug. 31, 2021
HAITI:Providing Hope to a Decimated Nation. 0 0 Aug. 20, 2021
Afghanistan Veteran Edward Graham: How You Can Pray 0 0 Aug. 20, 2021
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WCC calls for prayers for people of Afghanistan as fears of violence grow 0 0 Aug. 17, 2021
** As UN releases climate change report, WCC urges “the signs of the times have never been clearer 0 0 Aug. 11, 2021
As fires rage across the world, WCC expresses solidarity with churches and survivors 0 0 Aug. 11, 2021
JUNE 2021 Date
CALL TO FORGIVENESS AFTER THE CHAUVIN SENTENCE FOR THE MURDER OF GEORGE FLOYD . 0 0 Jun. 26, 2021
Spirituality and health 0 0 Jun. 21, 2021
Spirituality and health 0 0 Jun. 21, 2021
Global Reconciliation only takes place at the cross. 0 0 Jun. 18, 2021
God,a ministry of grief and comfort is for all. 0 0 Jun. 18, 2021
MAY 2021 Date
Inclusive communication: “words change the world” 0 0 May. 27, 2021
WCC executive committee will convene, call for unity in defeating COVID-19 0 0 May. 18, 2021
The role & impact of faith actors in global and national advocacy for vaccine equity and access 0 0 May. 14, 2021
APRIL 2021 Date
In Philippines, "worsening climate of impunity” has churches urging a global quest for justice 0 0 Apr. 15, 2021
Church Leaders Group in Ireland: “treat our fragile peace with care” 0 0 Apr. 14, 2021
USA CHURCHES , IN PARTNERSHIP IN COVID 19 RESPONSE . 0 0 Apr. 12, 2021
MARCH 2021 Date
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Northern Germany publishes reflections on “Towards Justice and the Fu 0 0 Mar. 11, 2021
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Mar. 9, 2021 REGISTRATION FOR THE VIRTUAL CONFERENCE ON MEDICINE & RELIGION HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED . 0 0 Mar. 9, 2021
THE VISIONARY LEADERSHIP IMPACT OF DR K.C .PRICE CELEBRATED AT HIS FUNERAL . 0 0 Mar. 7, 2021
In Liberia, “smiles on the faces of the children” as they receive birth certificates 0 0 Mar. 4, 2021
The World Council of Churches (WCC) will celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March 0 0 Mar. 4, 2021
The women were reflecting during a special webinar held to commemorate International Women's Day 0 0 Mar. 4, 2021
FRANKLIN GRAHAM AGAINST EQUALITY ACT . 0 0 Mar. 4, 2021
31 Days of Prayer begins for incarcerated women and girls around the world 0 0 Mar. 4, 2021
FEBRUARY 2021 Date
Looking for a Church? 0 0 Feb. 28, 2021
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The Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine: what you need to know 0 0 Feb. 11, 2021
Webinar highlights the role of women in post-COVID-19 cooperation 0 0 Feb. 11, 2021
WCC, PCID launch translations of “Serving a Wounded World in Interreligious Solidarity” 0 0 Feb. 5, 2021
“Respect for the life and dignity of women needs to be promoted by all churches” 0 0 Feb. 4, 2021
DECEMBER 2020 Date
BILLY GRAHAM EVANGELISTIC MINISTRIES , INVITATION TO JOIN IN GLOBAL MINISTRIES IN 2021 0 0 Dec. 31, 2020
WCC condemns Yemen blast, offers prayers for Croatian earthquake, Norway landslide 0 0 Dec. 31, 2020
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WorldVision , Put your faith in action 0 0 Dec. 20, 2020
WCC NEWS: Education has a crucial role for sustainable peace in Iraq 0 0 Dec. 20, 2020
WCC NEWS: Empowering women - key in addressing religious extremism in Asia 0 0 Dec. 19, 2020
WCC NEWS: Dr Agnes Abuom: “We pray that churches will recommit to the search for visible unity” 0 0 Dec. 17, 2020
First meeting of Current Dialogue editorial board focuses on journal’s role in interfaith dialogue 0 0 Dec. 14, 2020
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NOVEMBER 2020 Date
* Elizabeth Wathuti asks WCC interim general secretary: “What is your message to children and young 0 0 Nov. 20, 2020
HPD funeral for Sgt Sean S Rios . 0 0 Nov. 18, 2020
OCTOBER 2020 Date
Calls grow to increase women’s visibility in work for peace and security 0 0 Oct. 27, 2020
Calls grow to increase women’s visibility in work for peace and security 0 0 Oct. 26, 2020
WCC website welcomes global visitors, media—and heartfelt prayers 0 0 Oct. 20, 2020
City of Houston issued guidelines for safe reopening of Sancturies and religious places of Worship. 0 0 Oct. 17, 2020
WCC publishes “Health-Promoting Churches: Reflections on Health and Healing for Churches , 0 0 Oct. 16, 2020
** Olive harvest initiative reaffirms commitment to justice and peace in the Holy Land 0 0 Oct. 15, 2020
AUGUST 2020 Date
WCC, Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue release “Serving a Wounded World” document 0 0 Aug. 27, 2020
How to Live with God as Your Portion 0 0 Aug. 27, 2020
Aug. 27, 2020 Podcast shares how faith communities can boost mental health among youth 0 0 Aug. 27, 2020
WWC moderator contributes to G20 Interfaith Forum on Africa 0 0 Aug. 25, 2020
Democrats Announce Faith Leaders Participating in 2020 Democratic national Convention . 0 0 Aug. 16, 2020
Why the Pro-Life Movement Lost Its Black Supporters 0 0 Aug. 16, 2020
Christian Medical & Dental Associations (CMDA) has a new CMDA Learning Center 0 0 Aug. 6, 2020
Letter to the churches in Lebanon by WCC interim general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca 0 0 Aug. 6, 2020
“Spirituality, Faith, and The Coronavirus” 0 0 Aug. 3, 2020
Guidance On Sharing Your Faith 0 0 Aug. 1, 2020
JULY 2020 Date
Rev. Dr Mario Fischer reflects on “a communion of witness and service in the Europe of today“ 0 0 Jul. 31, 2020
Churches invited to “Ring the Bells for John Lewis” 0 0 Jul. 29, 2020
* New 2022 date decided for WCC 11th Assembly as “opportunity to deepen visible unity” 0 0 Jul. 27, 2020
** WCC executive committee addresses global concerns, sets vision for unity, justice and peace 0 0 Jul. 25, 2020
2021 ELCA YOUTH GATHERING HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO 2022. 0 0 Jul. 23, 2020
Muslim leaders in solidarity with WCC’s urgent calls to keep Hagia Sophia a place of openness 0 0 Jul. 21, 2020
Should Same-Sex Unions Be Recognized in the Church? 0 0 Jul. 19, 2020
More than 150 countries engaged in Covid-19 vaccine global ACCess Facility 0 0 Jul. 15, 2020
WCC executive committee to convene online, focus on the 11th WCC Assembly 2022 and plans 2021 0 0 Jul. 15, 2020
500 million Christians urge G20 to fix broken economic architecture 0 0 Jul. 13, 2020
DR MORRIS CERULLO DIES, LEAVING BEHIND A GREAT EVANGELISTIC HEALING MISSION LEGACY 0 0 Jul. 12, 2020
WCC condemns violence in India - and calls for justice 0 0 Jul. 10, 2020
In 1954, Dag Hammarskjöld had questions—and a vision—that resonate today 0 0 Jul. 9, 2020
Evangelicals and Trump 0 0 Jul. 9, 2020
JUNE 2020 Date
The Cost of Disobedience: Forfeiting Our Heavenly Reward 0 0 Jun. 28, 2020
Sins of the fathers :What should we do about an imperfect past. 0 0 Jun. 28, 2020
How American (White) Evangelicalism Has Changed 0 0 Jun. 28, 2020
When Can We Breathe Again? Thoughts on Institutional Racism 0 0 Jun. 28, 2020
Ecumenical Patriarchate’s Holy Synod convenes 0 0 Jun. 27, 2020
** Amid COVID-19, people drew closer to the WCC fellowship 0 0 Jun. 24, 2020
Joint message calls for healing wounds and a shared future for the Korean Peninsula 0 0 Jun. 22, 2020
On World Refugee Day, “Every Action Counts” 0 0 Jun. 20, 2020
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Global Church leaders concerned with Isreali plan to annex West Bank 0 0 Jun. 17, 2020
Christian Role In Mental from CCIH. 0 0 Jun. 13, 2020
MAY 2020 Date
Churches amplify urgent calls to address violent racism in US 0 0 May. 31, 2020
National call to prayers for the Healing of America . 0 0 May. 31, 2020
USA churches offer “A Time to Mourn" as COVID-19 deaths near 100,000 0 0 May. 27, 2020
WCC reflects on ‘common humanity, common Korean-ness’ as pursuit for peace continues 0 0 May. 26, 2020
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Pastor of Houston First Baptist Church Gregg Matte preaches the Funeral sermon of Jason Knox 0 0 May. 11, 2020