Reformation challenges church to rediscover spirit of protest, global Protestant gathering told
by Stephen Brown The commemoration of the Protestant Reformation challenges the church to undergo radical renewal and transformation, Indian theologian George Zachariah said in a keynote address to the global assembly of the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) in Leipzig, Germany. “Even as we celebrate the 500th anniversary of Reformation, we need to place […]
Newly commissioned Psalm part of the commemoration of the General Council in Leipzig
By Amy Eckert When the WCRC decided to commission a new musical work on the occasion of the 2017 General Council, there was quick consensus that only a psalm would do. “Psalms express sentiment in an extraordinary way,” said General Council Coordinator Hanns Lessing. “They speak bodily of themes that are understandable cross-culturally, such as […]
WCRC president urges prophetic voice to promote global renewal and transformation
By Stephen Brown A world in crisis needs a renewed commitment to justice and peace, the president of the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC), the Rev. Dr Jerry Pillay, has told delegates attending the WCRC’s global assembly in Leipzig, Germany. “Today we live in a world in which the rich are getting richer and […]
Terence Corkin brings discernment processes to the WCRC in Leipzig
By Amy Eckert Terence Corkin, ordained minister of the Uniting Church in Australia (UCA) and a discernment facilitator and coach, arrived at the WCRC General Council in Leipzig with a new book in hand: The Church Guide for Making Decisions Together. The book, which was released in May 2017, offers a realistic look at the […]