WCRC Christmas Message: Finding Strength in Faith Despite Global Struggles

In a heartfelt Christmas message, Rev. Najla Kassab, president of the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC), and Rev. Dr. Setri Nyomi, general secretary, call upon the global church to celebrate the season with hope and perseverance despite the challenges facing the world. Reflecting on the biblical story of Christmas, they highlight the perseverance of […]

The Sound of Perseverance: Ukrainian Protestants, Ecumenical Solidarity, and an Organ Built from Russian Missile Fragments

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Amid the ongoing war that has gripped Ukraine for nearly three years, a remarkable gathering of religious leaders, scholars, and church representatives took place on November 28, 2024, at the Ukrainian Catholic University’s Institute of Ecumenical Studies. The seminar, titled “Ukrainian Protestants and Ecumenical Cooperation,” provided a unique opportunity to reflect on the growing involvement […]

Echoes of Colonialism: “They Want Me to Remember Their Memories, But I Remember Mine”

Septemmy E. Lakawa delivered an unflinching address at the Accra+20 Consultation, blending personal experience, historical critique, and theological reflection. Titled Racism as a P.S. and a “Small Hiccup”, Lakawa’s presentation intertwined her own lived experiences with incisive historical analysis, laying bare the persistent scars of colonialism and racism. As an Indonesian feminist theologian, Lakawa’s words […]

Transforming the Global Economy: GEM School Opens Applications

In a world grappling with escalating inequality and environmental crises, churches are stepping forward to advocate for economic systems rooted in justice and sustainability. From 18–29 August 2025, the Ecumenical School on Governance, Economics and Management for an Economy of Life (GEM School) will bring together 20 current and emerging church leaders in Seoul, South Korea (location to be confirmed). […]

WCRC Hosts Global Members and Partners Programme Reflection Round Table in Hannover

The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) is hosting a significant Global Members and Partners Programme Reflection Round Table from December 5th to 9th in Hannover. The event gathers WCRC leaders, regional council conveners, and global partners to reflect on 150 years of mission and impact, while envisioning a shared path forward toward justice, unity, […]

The Scandalous World and a More Hopeful Future: Reflections on the Accra Confession

As the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) gathered in Hannover this December to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Accra Confession, Allan Aubrey Boesak, a significant voice in the Reformed tradition, reflects on its enduring impact. The Accra Confession, adopted in 2004 in Accra, Ghana, marked a pivotal moment in the history of the […]

Victoria Turner Challenges Churches to Rethink Justice and Unity at the ACCRA+20 Consultation

At the Accra+20 Consultation of the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC), young theologian Dr. Victoria Turner delivered a compelling and multifaceted address that challenged churches to embrace justice, unity, and the prophetic vision of the Accra Confession. Mixing deep theological insights with humor and cultural commentary, Turner spoke to the heart of a generation […]

WCRC Commemorates Two Decades of the Accra Confession in Historic Global Gathering

In a landmark gathering of faith leaders, theologians, and justice advocates from across the globe, the Accra+20 High-Level Consultation convened in Hannover from Dec. 3–5, 2024, to commemorate 20 years of the transformative Accra Confession. This high-level consultation reflects on the Confession’s prophetic vision, celebrating its legacy while charting a renewed path toward justice, peace, […]

Theology of Advocacy Consultation

The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) held a consultation on the theology of advocacy, gathering church leaders and theologians to explore the role that WCRC churches and ecumenical partners have played in advocacy and in addressing the root causes of global injustices. The consultation was held in Hannover from Nov. 30 to Dec. 1, […]

The Church as a Borderless Home: A Vision of Radical Justice and Liberation

During the 2nd Reformed Ecumenical Symposium in Rome, Italy, held from 22 to 23 November, 2024, on World Christianity in an Era of Accelerated Mobility, Dr. Daniel Rathnakara Sadananda delivered a public lecture at the Waldensian Church, Piazza Cavour. Titled “Church as Home in Borderless Ecclesia: Rethinking Ecclesia in the Light of Migration, Mobility, and Digital Connectivity,” the […]