Consulta indígena emite “solicitud de diálogo”
Desde su Asamblea General de Unificación, realizada en 2010, la Comunión Mundial de Iglesias Reformadas (CMIR) ha asumido compromisos con los pueblos indígenas que no se han concretado. Un importante paso para rectificar esta situación se dio en una consulta de integrantes indígenas de la Comunión y contrapartes ecuménicas, celebrada a finales de abril bajo […]
Indigenous consultation issues “request to dialogue”
Since its Uniting General Council in 2010, the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) has made commitments to Indigenous peoples that have not been realized. A significant step toward rectifying this situation was made at a consultation of Indigenous members of the Communion and ecumenical partners in late April meeting under the theme, “Repentance, Reconciliation, […]
2025 General Council plans proceed
“Persevere in your witness” was approved as the theme for the 2025 General Council by the World Communion of Reformed Churches Executive Committee during its annual meeting. “‘Persevere in your witness’ is a prophetic call to the church,” said the report of the General Council Task Group, presented to the Executive by Karen Georgia Thompson. […]
26th General Council Bible Study Series: The richness and depth of the biblical designation “living God”.
The summarized text of the opening Bible study session, where Rev. Dr. Hyun Ju Bae of the Presbyterian Church of Korea shared with the participants on the theme of “Living God, we repent our idolatry; lead us to justice and peace” (Jeremiah 10:1-10) Encountering the Living God The theological reflection of the Bible is fundamentally shaped by […]
Mutuality and cooperation focus at Korean peace meeting in Leipzig
The need for urgent ecumenical responses to the dangerously escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula was the focus of a meeting of the Ecumenical Forum for Peace, Reunification and Development Cooperation on the Korean Peninsula (EFK) held in Leipzig, Germany on 7-8 July. Thirty-two people from churches and related organizations from the Democratic People’s Republic […]
GIT 2017: A journey of inspiration and renewal from Wuppertal to Leipzig
by Hui Jun Chia “Our time in Wuppertal was an absolutely amazing reality of the beauty of God’s diversity—from the thoughtful setting, to the imaginative worship experiences, courses, exposure visits, to the clear and loving model of leadership provided by our lecturers and coordinators,” said Sanya Beharry. The student minister with the Presbyterian Church of […]
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 […]
WCRC supports reconciliation efforts in Korea
by Laurence Villoz The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) has called for the development of an ecumenical process to work toward the peaceful reconciliation of the Korean Peninsula from 2017 to 2025, the 80th anniversary of Korea’s liberation from Japan and the division of the peninsula. In a resolution adopted on 7 July at […]
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 […]
Peace process in Colombia is in danger, warns Council
by Stephen Brown Warning of dangers to a peace process in Colombia between the government and rebel movements, the World Communion of Reformed Churches has called on the Colombian government to ensure a negotiated end to the conflict is achieved. The “hoped-for peace is endangered because a sector of Colombian society that has maintained its […]