Reformed Christianity in the 21st Century: A Gift or a Challenge?
The Reformed Church Center at New Brunswick Theological Seminary (NBTS) recently marked a milestone in its journey of faith and intellectual engagement by celebrating its 25th anniversary. On April 24, 2025, the occasion was graced with a thought-provoking address by the Rev. Dr. Setri Nyomi, General Secretary of the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC). […]
“Shaken to the Core”: As Thailand Recovers, Myanmar Faces a Crisis Within a Crisis
The earth trembled beneath their feet—but while buildings swayed in Thailand, they crumbled in Myanmar. In the aftermath of the powerful earthquake that struck Southeast Asia in late March, two neighboring countries—Thailand and Myanmar—have been left grappling with its impact. Yet the contrast between their realities couldn’t be more stark. Northern Thailand, including cities like […]
Remembering a Prophet for the Poor: WCRC Reflects on Pope Francis’ Legacy
The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) joined the global community in mourning the death of Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday at the age of 88. His death marks the end of a transformative papacy that touched the lives of countless people across faiths and continents. Pope Francis, who became the first […]
WCRC Easter Message Declares Hope Amid Global Tragedy: ‘Christ is Risen, Hallelujah!’
In an Easter message filled with both lament and hope, the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) proclaims the resurrection of Jesus Christ as a powerful contradiction to the widespread suffering and death seen across the world today. “Christ is risen, hallelujah!” declared the Rev. Dr. Setri Nyomi, general secretary of the WCRC, in his […]
Reclaiming Liberation: Dalit Theology and the Spirit of Dalit History Month
Dalits, historically marginalized as “untouchables” within India’s caste hierarchy, continue to face systemic discrimination despite constitutional protections. An estimated 70% of Indian Christians are of Dalit origin, according to some sources . However, conversion to Christianity has not shielded Dalit Christians from caste-based injustice. They suffer what is often termed “triple discrimination”—oppressed by wider society, […]
When God Calls, Will You Say Yes?
As Reformed Christians, we believe that God not only calls us but sends us—into the world, into mission, and often into the unknown. The question that remains is not if God is calling, but how we are willing to respond. Will we cling to the safety of the familiar? Or will we step forward, outside […]
NIFEA Panel Calls for Radical Economic and Ecological Transformation
Global church leaders and economists, meeting under the banner of the 6th Meeting of the Ecumenical Panel on a New International Financial and Economic Architecture (NIFEA), have issued a resounding call for transformative change in the face of deepening economic, ecological, and social crises. Convened March 25–27, 2025, in Geneva, the panel gathered under the […]
WCRC Gathers in Newark to Strategize Global Witness and Communion Ahead of 2025 General Council
The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) is currently holding a significant week-long Strategic Programme Planning Group (SPPG) meeting and Communion Statement Drafting Workshop from April 7–13 in Newark, USA. Gathering representatives from across the global Reformed family, the meeting is marked by honest reflection, strategic visioning, and bold commitments to renew and deepen the […]
‘The Body of Christ Is Incomplete Without Us’: WCRC Urges Churches to Embrace Disability Inclusion
The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) has released a Disability Working Paper as part of its preparations for the 27th General Council in 2025, calling on its more than 230 member churches to respond, reflect and recommit to the full inclusion of people with disabilities in every aspect of church life. The working paper […]
Archbishop of Cape Town Endorses GRAPE’s UBIG Campaign
Standing on the historic steps where Nelson Mandela greeted the media on his first morning as a free man 27 years ago, Archbishop Thabo Makgoba declared and reaffirmed his support for GRAPE’s campaign for a Universal Basic Income Guarantee (UBIG) by signing the pledge and affirming the Anglican Church’s commitment. The magnitude and intricacy of […]
