Self-determination, Transforming Social Structures that Deny Humanity Into Societies of Dignity and Equality
On Thursday, April 16, 2026, church leaders and ecumenical partners gathered for the 2026 Taiwan Ecumenical Forum. The theme of the event, which guides presentations and conversations, is “The Right to Self-Determination and the Missionary Role of the Church,” Highlighting how these concepts intersect with ongoing social justice struggles worldwide. The conversations were shaped by […]
A Voice from the Margins – Appeal for Justice and Protection of Underage Girls in Pakistan
The Presbyterian Church of Pakistan shares an appeal to the global church after court proceedings and deliberations highlighted legal ambiguities between statutory law and religious interpretations, especially in cases involving minor girls. The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) and other international organizations were named in this appeal to support Pakistani churches and civil society […]
The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) Condemns the Destructive Israeli Air Strikes
The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) condemns the destructive Israeli air strikes that hit Beirut and various parts of Lebanon on 8 April 2026, standing together with the worldwide ecumenical community in condemning this attack on civilians. Just hours after a two-week US-Iran ceasefire was announced on April 8, Israel launched its heaviest wave […]
On Saturday, WCRC Delegates Were Called to Listen
Delegates to the World Communion of Reformed Churches’ (WCRC) 27th General Council spent much of Saturday listening — hearing reports on a Communion Statement, Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations, a Mennonite Action, and Justice. No formal action was taken on any of the reports. Communion Statement “Journeying Together in Covenant: A Call to Life in Communion” […]
Standing with Cuba: A Call to Prayer and Action This Pentecost
This Pentecost, we call on the Reformed Communion to pray for Cuba. Cuba has been experiencing an economic crisis that has its roots in the trade embargo and that has been exacerbated by COVID-19. The crisis manifests itself as widespread shortages of food, hygiene products, medicines and other basic items. There is also a deepening […]
Walter Brueggemann: A Life Lived in Prophetic Imagination
“Imperial economics is designed to keep people satiated so that they do not notice. Its politics is intended to block out the cries of the denied ones. Its religion is to be an opiate so that no one discerns the misery alive in the heart of God.” — Walter Brueggemann The voice of Walter Brueggemann […]
Remembering a Prophet for the Poor: WCRC Reflects on Pope Francis’ Legacy
The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) joined the global community in mourning the death of Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday at the age of 88. His death marks the end of a transformative papacy that touched the lives of countless people across faiths and continents. Pope Francis, who became the first […]
WCRC Gathers in Newark to Strategize Global Witness and Communion Ahead of 2025 General Council
The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) is currently holding a significant week-long Strategic Programme Planning Group (SPPG) meeting and Communion Statement Drafting Workshop from April 7–13 in Newark, USA. Gathering representatives from across the global Reformed family, the meeting is marked by honest reflection, strategic visioning, and bold commitments to renew and deepen the […]
Debt, Ecology, and Justice: How Jubilee 2025 Speaks to Global Challenges
At the turn of the millennium, the world faced a crisis as the overwhelming burden of debt trapped the poorest nations in cycles of poverty. In response, the Jubilee 2000 campaign emerged as a historic movement, calling for debt cancellation and rooted in the biblical vision of Jubilee. This profound act of societal reset—where debts […]
WCRC Commemorates Two Decades of the Accra Confession in Historic Global Gathering
In a landmark gathering of faith leaders, theologians, and justice advocates from across the globe, the Accra+20 High-Level Consultation convened in Hannover from Dec. 3–5, 2024, to commemorate 20 years of the transformative Accra Confession. This high-level consultation reflects on the Confession’s prophetic vision, celebrating its legacy while charting a renewed path toward justice, peace, […]
