6th Meeting of the Ecumenical Panel on NIFEA Convenes in Geneva to Demand Systemic Change Ahead of UN Conference
Faith-based organizations and economic justice advocates from around the world have gathered in Geneva for the sixth meeting of the Ecumenical Panel on a New International Financial and Economic Architecture (NIFEA). Hosted March 25-27, 2025, the event brings together key ecumenical bodies, including the World Council of Churches (WCC), World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC), […]
From Debt to Dignity: WCRC’s Vision for a Just Economy
The year of Jubilee is upon us. In 2025, we embrace the biblical vision of release, restoration, and justice as the global movement for debt cancellation reaches a critical moment. The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) stands at the forefront of this effort, advocating for urgent economic reforms to break the cycles of debt […]
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 […]
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). […]
WCRC and Faith-Based Partners Urge G20 to Adopt a Just Global Financial and Economic Framework
As world leaders gather in Rio de Janeiro from November 18-19 for the G20 Leaders’ Summit, the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC), together with the World Council of Churches, the Lutheran World Federation, the World Methodist Council, and the Council for World Mission, has issued a joint letter calling on G20 leaders—chaired this year […]
New videos highlight economic justice work
Two new animated videos highlight the economic justice work of the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) and its partners. The first video features the New International Financial and Economic Architecture (NIFEA) program for which the WCRC partners with the Council for World Mission, Lutheran World Federation, World Council of Churches, and World Methodist Council. […]
Applications invited for 2024 GEM School
Applications are open for the 2024 Ecumenical School on Governance, Economics and Management (GEM School) for an Economy of Life, which will be held in Nairobi, Kenya, 19-30 August 2024. GEM School aims to train church leaders and young persons on eco-just international economics and global economic governance, thereby equipping churches with tools to enable […]
NIFEA partners call for fair redistribution of wealth and social protection
In a letter to the United Nations General Assembly, the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) joined other global Christian organizations in reiterating a call for a New International Financial and Economic Architecture (NIFEA). “In a world confronting multiple crises – the cost of living crisis, the pushback on democracy, human rights and gender justice, […]
Online conference to focus on degrowth
The New International Financial and Economic Architecture (NIFEA) initiative will host an online conference on “Degrowth: Living Sufficiently and Sustainably” on 1 October, with a pair of two-hour sessions. The conference will be a space to discuss and unpack various visions of “degrowth” or “post-growth” with a view to addressing the urgent eco-crisis and pandemic […]
Webinar to address global tax system
An ecumenical webinar will focus on using the global tax system as a tool to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and to repair systemic issues such as rising socio-economic inequality and runaway climate change. “ZacTax: A Reparatory Tax System for a Just and Sustainable Recovery” will be held on 25 June, 15:00 – 16:30 (CEST). […]
