Lebanese pastor elected as president
The Rev. Najla Kassab, a minister in the National Evangelical Synod of Syria and Lebanon (NESSL), has been elected president of the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC), which groups more than 225 churches in over 110 countries. “With her experience and many gifts, Najla’s vision, insight, spiritual strength and grace make her the right […]
WCRC supports reconciliation efforts in Korea
by Laurence Villoz The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) has called for the development of an ecumenical process to work toward the peaceful reconciliation of the Korean Peninsula from 2017 to 2025, the 80th anniversary of Korea’s liberation from Japan and the division of the peninsula. In a resolution adopted on 7 July at […]
Incoming President Najla Kassab speaks of gender equality and justice
By Amy Eckert “Here I stand, a Middle Eastern woman in the Pulpit of Luther.” So began the sermon delivered by Rev. Najla Kassab at the General Council worship service in Wittenberg on July 5. Now Kassab is poised to stand at the forefront of the WCRC as the Communion’s next president. Kassab has a […]
Peace process in Colombia is in danger, warns Council
by Stephen Brown Warning of dangers to a peace process in Colombia between the government and rebel movements, the World Communion of Reformed Churches has called on the Colombian government to ensure a negotiated end to the conflict is achieved. The “hoped-for peace is endangered because a sector of Colombian society that has maintained its […]
World Protestant body issues solidarity message with Palestinian Christians
by Stephen Brown The World Communion of Reformed Churches has urged its more than 225 member churches worldwide to examine their mission, education and investment relationships with Israel and Palestine in the light of the witness of Palestinian Christians. In a resolution adopted by consensus on 7 July, the WCRC’s General Council, meeting in Leipzig, […]
Global Protestant gathering commemorates Czech reformer Jan Hus
By Stephen Brown With prayers, hymns and readings, the Czech reformer Jan Hus has been commemorated at a global assembly of Reformed churches on the anniversary of his being burned at the stake as a heretic on 6 July 1415. Born in Bohemia about 1369, Hus worked for the reform of the church, was then […]
