They say, “Peace, peace, when there is no peace” (Jeremiah 6:14)
Today, the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) observes the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. WCRC’s commitment to discerning, confessing, witnessing, and being Reformed has always shaped how we understand our Reformed communion’s commitments and advocacy for human rights and the protections of international law. Palestinian women, children, and men in the Gaza […]
Step Into Advocacy: Global Reformed Advocacy Platforms for Engagement (GRAPE) Programme Opens Training Applications
The Global Reformed Advocacy Platforms for Engagement (GRAPE) programme is now accepting applications for its next cohort of participants from Kenya and South Africa. As the world grapples with an unjust economic system and the escalating climate crisis, GRAPE aims to challenge these systemic issues head-on. The programme leverages the church’s unique role as both […]
Rev. Dr. C. S. Song: Honoring a Life of Vision and Faith
The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) reflects with deep gratitude on the life of Rev. Professor Choan Seng Song, an influential theologian, ecumenical pioneer, and advocate for justice. Spanning decades and continents, Professor Song’s remarkable career shaped the identity and mission of the church in profound ways. His passing on November 26, 2024, marks […]
WCRC Stands in Solidarity with the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) stands in solidarity with the United Nations’ 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. In a world where human rights, including the rights of women and girls, must be fully respected, it is disheartening that women and girls continue to face various forms of gender-based violence. Despite some […]
Applications Open for Stewards’ Programme at the 27th General Council in Chiang Mai, Thailand
The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) is now accepting applications for theStewards’ Programme, a unique opportunity to contribute to the 27th General Council, set to takeplace from October 14 to 23, 2025, in Chiang Mai, Thailand.We are seeking 40 stewards—20 from Thailand and 20 from our global membership—to helpfacilitate this historic gathering. Stewards will […]
WCRC and Faith-Based Partners Urge G20 to Adopt a Just Global Financial and Economic Framework
As world leaders gather in Rio de Janeiro from November 18-19 for the G20 Leaders’ Summit, the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC), together with the World Council of Churches, the Lutheran World Federation, the World Methodist Council, and the Council for World Mission, has issued a joint letter calling on G20 leaders—chaired this year […]
Greetings of Peace and Solidarity from the World Communion of Reformed Churches for the 18th General Assembly of the Communion of Churches in Indonesia
Rev. Dr. Setri Nyomi, general secretary of the World Communion of Reformed Churches(WCRC), extends heartfelt greetings of peace and solidarity to the Communion of Churches inIndonesia (PGI) on the occasion of its 18th General Assembly, which began on November 8, 2024,in Rantepao, Toraja, Indonesia. This significant assembly gathers delegates from PGI’s 97 memberchurches and thousands […]
Bridging Knowledge and Practice: An Interview with Pauline Patricia on the Global Institute of Theology (GIT)
Pauline Patricia stands at the heart of a transformative wave within Indonesia’s Protestant Church in Western Indonesia (GPIB), embodying a rare blend of resilience and a deep-seated commitment to theological reform. As a vicar and an alumna of Jakarta Theological Seminary (JTS) with degrees in Homiletics, Pauline’s path has been marked by a relentless drive […]
A Reformed Perspective on Catholic Synod: Rev. Dr. Hanns Lessing Reflects on a Transformative Vatican Experience
In an unprecedented step toward bridging Christian traditions, the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) recently engaged in the Catholic Church’s Synod of Bishops, which took place over several weeks in October. Represented by Rev. Dr. Hanns Lessing, executive secretary for Communion and Theology, the WCRC’s participation underscores a growing ecumenical collaboration based on shared […]
How a Summer at the GIT Redefined David Brandon Smith’s Ministry and Academic Career
David Brandon Smith, a double graduate of the World Communion of Reformed Churches’ (WCRC) Global Institute of Theology (GIT) in 2017 and 2022, has seen his professional and personal life dramatically transformed through the program. Now a researcher in church history at the University of Bonn’s Center for Dependency and Slavery Studies (BCDSS), Smith’s journey […]
