Nyomi addresses Reformed Alliance assembly
Setri Nyomi, interim general secretary of the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC), addressed the Assembly of the Reformed Alliance (Reformierter Bund) in Berlin on 25 April, presenting a speech entitled “Reformed Identities – A Global Perspective.” Based on the theme of the Assembly, Nyomi addressed two of its dimensions: When we talk about identity, […]
Updated design debuts in two publications
An updated design for the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) is making its first appearance in a pair of publications: the latest edition of Reformed Communiqué, the WCRC’s periodic newsletter, and the 2021 Annual Report. “As we refocus our work toward the next General Council, we wanted to freshen up the colours, typefaces, and […]
New executive staff named
The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) will welcome a pair of new executive secretaries to its staff in January 2018. Philip Peacock joins as the executive secretary for justice and witness while Hanns Lessing comes on as the executive secretary for theology and communion. Peacock, an ordained presbyter in the Church of North India, […]
Lebanese pastor elected as president
The Rev. Najla Kassab, a minister in the National Evangelical Synod of Syria and Lebanon (NESSL), has been elected president of the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC), which groups more than 225 churches in over 110 countries. “With her experience and many gifts, Najla’s vision, insight, spiritual strength and grace make her the right […]
Incoming President Najla Kassab speaks of gender equality and justice
By Amy Eckert “Here I stand, a Middle Eastern woman in the Pulpit of Luther.” So began the sermon delivered by Rev. Najla Kassab at the General Council worship service in Wittenberg on July 5. Now Kassab is poised to stand at the forefront of the WCRC as the Communion’s next president. Kassab has a […]
Neuer Kommunikationsreferent für Weltgemeinschaft
Philip Tanis, der der Reformierten Kirche in Amerika (Reformed Church in America -RCA) angehört, wurde zum neuen Referenten der Weltgemeinschaft Reformierter Kirchen (WGRK) für Kommunikation berufen. Er hat am 1. Februar 2014 mit der Tätigkeit begonnen. „Wir danken Gott für Phil und die zahlreichen Gaben, die er in die weltweite reformierte Familie einbringt“, erklärte Setri […]
New Communications Secretary Named
Phil Tanis, a member of the Reformed Church in America (RCA), has been named the new executive secretary for communications for the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC). He began his duties on February 1. “We thank God for Phil and the many gifts he brings to the Reformed family worldwide,” says Setri Nyomi, WCRC […]
Die Weltgemeinschaft hat ein neues Zuhause
Die Weltgemeinschaft hat ein neues Zuhause Die Weltgemeinschaft Reformierter Kirchen hat ein neues Zuhause gefunden. Am Sonntag, 12. Januar fand in der reformierten Kirchengemeinde Hannover ein Begrüßungsgottesdienst mit anschließendem Empfang statt. Danach wurden die neuen Büroräume der WGRK im „Calvin-Zentrum“ eingeweiht. Der Präsident der WGRK, Dr. Jerry Pillay, berichtete in seiner Predigt davon, dass die […]
La Communion Mondiale d’Eglises Réformées est accueillie à Hanovre
La Communion Mondiale d’Eglises Réformées est accueillie à Hanovre Un culte d’accueil pour la CMER a eu lieu, le dimanche 12 Janvier, à l’église réformée de Hanovre, suivie d ‘une réception et de l’inauguration de ses nouveaux locaux. Le pasteur Jerry Pillay, président de la CMER, rappela dans sa prédication, que la décision de quitter Genève n’avait pas […]
World Communion of Reformed Churches finds a new home
World Communion of Reformed Churches finds a new home The World Communion of Reformed Churches has found a new home. On Sunday, 12 January, a service of welcome took place in the Reformed Church of Hanover, followed by a reception and the dedication of the new WCRC offices. In his sermon, Rev. Dr. Jerry Pillay, […]