Common commitments to witness and action emerge with Catholic Church
The relationship between the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) and the Roman Catholic Church was both broadened and deepened during a series of meetings at the Vatican on Friday, 10 June. WCRC and Roman Catholic officials, including Pope Francis, found reasons for celebration as well as a renewed urgency to work more closely together. […]
WCRC looks to deepen partnership with Roman Catholic Church
A delegation from the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) will use its visit to the Vatican on Friday, 10 June 2016, to deepen its relationship with the Roman Catholic Church. The delegation, led by President Jerry Pillay and General Secretary Chris Ferguson, will have an audience with Pope Francis and hold meetings with two […]
EMW General Assembly in Herrnhut: General Secretaries Attend
We’re pleased to share this press release from our sisters and brothers in the EMW (Evangelisches Missionswerk in Deutschland): Truly thankful for the attendance of Olav Fykse Tveit (WCC), Martin Junge (LWF) and Chris Ferguson (WCRC) at the General Assembly of EMW (Association of Protestant Churches and Missions in Germany), its director, Pastor Christoph Aanders, praised […]
Mejia elected general secretary of CLAI
Milton Mejia has been unanimously elected as general secretary of the Latin American Council of Churches (CLAI) at an extraordinary session of its governing board on 27 July. Mejía is a member of the Presbyterian Church of Colombia, itself a member of the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC). “As moderator of the Presbyterian Church […]
Pope Francis reconciles with Waldensian Church
In late June Pope Francis turned his eyes to his home country and ecumenical church relations. For centuries now the relationship between the Catholic and Waldensian Churches has been defined by a violent history. The conflict stems from the 15th century when the Roman Catholic Church tried to exterminate the small Protestant movement, which survived to […]
Reformed theologian named WCC director
The World Communion of Reformed Churches would like to extend its congratulations to Odair Pedroso Mateus who has been named director of the World Council of Churches’ Faith and Order Commission. According to a WCC announcement, “The Faith and Order Commission provides a forum for ecumenical dialogue on theological matters of unity, and particularly on […]
We pray for Pope’s health, says World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC)
The General Secretary of the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) has issued a statement in response to the news of Pope Benedict XVI’s intention to step down at the end of this month. A message issued today by the Pope says he is withdrawing due to failing health. “WCRC received this news with surprise […]