From Debt to Dignity: WCRC’s Vision for a Just Economy

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The year of Jubilee is upon us. In 2025, we embrace the biblical vision of release, restoration, and justice as the global movement for debt cancellation reaches a critical moment. The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) stands at the forefront of this effort, advocating for urgent economic reforms to break the cycles of debt […]

WCRC emphasize link between justification and justice at 25th anniversary of the Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification

Participants at the JDDJ 25th anniversary conference at the Strasbourg Institute for Ecumenical Research. Photo: Anna Diebold

Representatives from five global Christian communions, including the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC), gathered Jan. 30-Feb. 1 at the Institute for Ecumenical Research in Strasbourg to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification (JDDJ). This historic document, originally signed in 1999 by the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and […]

A Faithful Servant of Unity and Justice: Remembering Rev. Dr. Clifton Kirkpatrick

In a world often divided by barriers of race, politics, and faith, the late Rev. Dr. Clifton Kirkpatrick stood as a beacon of hope and unity. His life’s work, deeply rooted in the principles of justice and inclusivity, touched countless lives and shaped the global Reformed community in profound ways. Kirkpatrick served as president of […]

WCRC Shares Disability Working Paper in Preparation for the 27th General Council

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As part of its commitment to justice, inclusion, and the full participation of all God’s people, the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) is pleased to share the Disability Working Paper titled “Belonging and the Body of Christ: Why People with Disabilities Matter.” This document, prepared by the Disability Working Group, will serve as a […]

WCRC Acknowledges Gaza Ceasefire and Calls for Ongoing Peace Efforts

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The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) acknowledges the announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza as a significant step toward reducing the suffering of those affected by the ongoing conflict. This development presents an opportunity for renewed efforts toward healing, dialogue, and the establishment of a just and lasting peace in the region. Rev. Dr. […]

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2025: A Time for Collective Reflection and Action

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The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) invites member churches and Christians across the globe to come together in prayer, reflection, and action for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2025, to be observed from January 18–25, 2025. This year’s theme, “Do you believe this?” (John 11:26), draws inspiration from the deeply personal encounter […]

Two Decades of Prophetic Witness: Final Statement from Accra+20 Global Consultation

The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) has published the final statement from the recent Accra +20 Consultation, held from 3-5 December 2024 in Hannover, Germany. This gathering of 48 activists, theologians, and church leaders from across the world marked the 20th anniversary of the Accra Confession, originally adopted at the World Alliance of Reformed […]

Debt, Ecology, and Justice: How Jubilee 2025 Speaks to Global Challenges

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At the turn of the millennium, the world faced a crisis as the overwhelming burden of debt trapped the poorest nations in cycles of poverty. In response, the Jubilee 2000 campaign emerged as a historic movement, calling for debt cancellation and rooted in the biblical vision of Jubilee. This profound act of societal reset—where debts […]