WCRC Releases Gender Audit Report “Reimagining Church Leadership: Gender Justice and the Imago Dei”
The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) has released its 2024 Gender Audit Report, “Reimagining Church Leadership: Gender Justice and the Imago Dei,” a comprehensive assessment of gender justice within its global family of churches. Led by Minwoo Oh, WCRC’s coordinator for gender justice, and guided by a core group that includes Lilian Siwila, Rachel Tavernor, Hsiu Yin […]
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 […]
WCRC Leaders Call for ‘Communion of Hope’ at 27th General Council
The third day of the 27th General Council of the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) opened under the theme “Persevere in Fostering Just Communion,” setting the tone for a day of reflection, unity and challenge. Leaders of the WCRC urged members to stand firm in faith and solidarity amid global uncertainty, calling the worldwide […]
WCRC congratulates Rt. Rev. Rt. Hon. Dame Sarah Mullally on appointment as Archbishop of Canterbury
The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) has extended warm congratulations to Rt. Rev. Rt. Hon. Dame Sarah Mullally, who has been appointed Archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the first woman to hold the historic office. Rev. Dr. Setri Nyomi, general secretary of the WCRC, called Mullally’s appointment a milestone for the global church and a […]
Rev. Philip Vinod Peacock unanimously elected general secretary of WCRC
The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) announced the election of the Rev. Philip Vinod Peacock of India as its next general secretary, marking the first time the position will be held by a leader from Asia. He will officially begin his term Feb. 1, 2026. The Executive Committee of the WCRC unanimously elected Peacock […]
New Leadership and Renewed Resolve: WCRC Europe Meets in Budapest to Strengthen Communion’s Witness
The European region of the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC Europe) convened June 12–13 for a pivotal meeting marked by leadership elections and a call to persevere in faith and justice amid global challenges. Delegates representing 37 churches across 27 European countries gathered under the theme “Voices in the Cloud of Witnesses,” drawn from […]
WCRC Welcomes Pope Leo XIV With Hope for Unity and Justice
The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC), a global fellowship rooted in the Reformed tradition and committed to justice, reconciliation and Christian unity, has extended its warmest congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his election as the new bishop of Rome. With more than 100 million members across 109 countries, the WCRC sees […]
Faith and Fellowship: Global Christian Forum Charts Path Forward in Taizé
In the quiet, prayerful hills of the Taizé Community in France, the International Committee of the Global Christian Forum gathered April 23-26, bringing together Christian leaders from across traditions to reflect, plan and pray. Though shortened due to the death of Pope Francis—whose ecumenical legacy was honored throughout—the meeting marked a critical moment of discernment […]
