On Saturday, WCRC Delegates Were Called to Listen
Delegates to the World Communion of Reformed Churches’ (WCRC) 27th General Council spent much of Saturday listening — hearing reports on a Communion Statement, Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations, a Mennonite Action, and Justice. No formal action was taken on any of the reports. Communion Statement “Journeying Together in Covenant: A Call to Life in Communion” […]
Praying and discerning, WCRC delegates map the future
Absorbing the many remarks, questions, and dialogue from a day with the theme “Perseveringin Covenanting for Justice,” World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) General Council delegates continued their discernment sessions on Oct. 18, moving into small groups to discuss proposed strategies on which they will ultimately vote. Discernment groups are the main spaces for debate […]
Delegates adopt reports of the president and general secretary as well as the Women’s Caucus
On Saturday, the 400 or so delegates to the WCRC’s 27th Commission adopted reports from WCRC President the Rev. Najla Kassab and the Communion’s interim general secretary, the Rev. Dr. Setri Nyomi. They also adopted the report of the Women’s Caucus and will consider the Youth Caucus Report later. The Rev. Dr. George Marchinkowski, General […]
Prof. Nivedita Menon: Justice ‘Is a Daily Nibbling Away at Social Norms’
At the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) 27th General Council, Prof. Nivedita Menon, a political thought scholar at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in New Delhi, offered a compelling reimagining of justice—not as an abstract ideal, but as a daily act of resistance and renewal. “Justice requires us to question what has been normalized over […]
Bible Study: Freeing Ourselves From Mental Slavery and Sharing a Meal With Others
The importance of community and removing barriers that prevent people from following Christ’s path was central to Jesus’ ministry. One of the most notable examples appears in the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 14, which recounts the feeding of the 5,000. During Saturday morning worship and Bible study, the Rev. Jione Havea, a native Methodist pastor […]
Nyomi Honors Stewards and Pastoral Care Team for Their Service during the General Council
WCRC Interim General Secretary Setri Nyomi brought a spirit of gratitude and encouragement to Saturday’s worship and Bible study as he recognized the young stewards and pastoral care team who have supported the General Council throughout the week. Approximately 44 young people—22 from Thailand and 22 from countries around the world—were invited to the stage to be thanked […]
Perseverance in Love and Unity: The Church and Young Adult Leaders
The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) held an inspiring exposure visit at Mahachol Chiang Mai Church, inviting participants to reflect on perseverance in love and unity through the lens of Thailand’s Protestant witness. Rev. Dr. Charoensirata Chitsakdanon, pastor of Mahachol Chiang Mai Church and a member of the Protestant Coordinating Committee of Chiang Mai, […]
