Delegates adopt reports of the president and general secretary as well as the Women’s Caucus
On Saturday, the 400 or so delegates to the WCRC’s 27th Commission adopted reports from WCRC President the Rev. Najla Kassab and the Communion’s interim general secretary, the Rev. Dr. Setri Nyomi. They also adopted the report of the Women’s Caucus and will consider the Youth Caucus Report later. The Rev. Dr. George Marchinkowski, General […]
New Graphic Novel The Empire Trembled Brings Accra Confession to Life
In 2004, under the blazing Ghanaian sun, the 24th General Council of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches convened for more than a routine gathering—it was a reckoning. Delegates from across the globe came not only to discuss theology but to confront a modern empire, one that no longer uses chains but wields systems of […]
Communion Mourns the Passing of Rev. Dr. Peter Cruchley
On Friday, Aug. 15, the Rev. Dr. Peter Cruchley, director of the Commission of World Mission and Evangelism, entered into eternal rest. The World Communion of Reformed Churches, together with the global ecumenical family, grieves this profound loss and holds in prayer his wife, Lena, his two daughters, infant grandson and his two brothers. Peter […]
Two Decades On, Reformed Churches Recommit to Justice in New Accra +20 Publication
Twenty years after it first offered a bold and prophetic critique of global economic injustice, the Accra Confession remains a clarion call for churches seeking to live faithfully amid deepening climate crisis, inequality, and systemic violence. This week, the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) has released a new theological reflection titled “Accra +20 Consultation: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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). […]
