Ecumenical workshop in Cuba promotes life-affirming epistemologies
An ecumenical workshop held recently in Matanzas, Cuba, strongly promoted life-affirming epistemologies that can help to envision and construct alternatives to inequitable and destructive socio-economic systems that prevail in today’s world. “Epistemology” refers to a branch of philosophy concerned with the nature and scope of knowledge. The workshop participants reflected on how “life-destroying” approaches to […]
WCRC welcomes warming of relations between United States and Cuba
It is with joy and hope that we have received the news about the speeches of the presidents of the United States of America and Cuba, who two days ago simultaneously announced the restoration of diplomatic relationships between the two countries, frozen for more than 50 years. In addition, we acknowledge the important role played […]
Continuing racial unrest in United States deepens need for prayer and action
A series of recent events and judicial decisions in the United States have made divisions within the country over the issue of racism starkly apparent. Our sisters and brothers in the USA are calling for prayer, peaceful protests, and a recommitment to long term actions to promote racial justice in the country. In the spirit […]
Members in United States call for prayer, action
In the wake of the grand jury verdict in Ferguson, Missouri, our member churches in the United States of America have called for prayer, peaceful protest and a recommitment to long term actions to promote racial justice in the country. You can read several of their statements through these links: Presbyerian Church (USA): Stated Clerk […]
Calls for prayers for Mexico
This video gives an overview of the issues our sisters and brothers in Mexico are dealing with (co-produced by the United Church of Christ, a member of the WCRC): (If the video does not work click through this link to watch it on YouTube.) The Presbyterian Hispanic/Latino Men’s organization of the Presbyterian Church (USA) has […]
Bekenntnis von Accra aktueller denn je
In Ocho Rios, Jamaica wurde vom 20. bis 29. März eine regionale Konsultation der Weltgemeinschaft Reformierter Kirchen aus Anlass des 10. Jubiläums des Bekenntnisses von Accra abgehalten. Im Ergebnis hieß es, dass sich in den letzten 10 Jahren seit der Verabschiedung des Dokuments nicht viel verändert habe. Das Bekenntnis von Accra, eine prophetische Erklärung zu […]
Canadians hear painful stories of abuse in church-run schools
Canadian Christians are hearing painful stories about abuse of aboriginal children in residential schools run by churches. At a public hearing of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) underway in the city of Montreal this week, former students are telling three aboriginal commissioners about physical, psychological and sexual abuse from teachers and other staff, including […]
