South Sudan’s Bleeding Women: Empowering Faith in a Militarized World
In the heart of South Sudan, where the scars of civil war, communal violence, and entrenched militarization run deep, women continue to bear the weight of unimaginable struggles. Their lives are interwoven with the violence that has permeated their nation, yet they stand at the forefront of the fight for peace, healing, and reconciliation. Amidst […]
Communion calls for peace with justice
Pursue peace with everyone, and the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. —Hebrews 12:14 The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) expresses its deep concern over the recent hostilities between Israel and Palestine that have left many killed and even more injured on both sides of the conflict. We call our member […]
WCRC holding webinar on Korean peace efforts
An ongoing campaign to gather 100 million signatures for peace on the Korean Peninsula will be the focus of a webinar held by the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) on 20 July. Korea Peace Appeal is an international campaign that seeks to amplify voices calling for an end to the Korean War and a […]
A pall of ashes covers Ukraine: Christians join prayer for peace
On Ash Wednesday over 3000 Christians from 80 countries around the globe joined in a powerful prayer service of lament and solidarity with all those suffering from the effects of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The online ecumenical service included participation by Ukrainian pastors and parishioners living in towns and cities that have been under attack […]
Providing Relief for Ukraine
Even as the first of potentially millions of Ukrainians sought refuge outside of their country, members and partners of the World Communion of Reformed Churches were responding to their needs.
Communion providing relief for Ukraine
Even as the first of potentially millions of Ukrainians sought refuge outside of their country, members and partners of the World Communion of Reformed Churches were responding to their needs. “It is good that we have cultivated contacts with the brothers and sisters in Ukraine in recent years. Many close relationships have developed from this,” […]
Ukraine: Christian World Communions condemn assault, call for peace, invite to prayer
“Peace must prevail,” say five global Christian communions who will host online prayer service on Ash Wednesday Five Christian World Communions are strongly condemning the advance of the Russian military into Ukraine and the assault that began on the night of 24 February 2022. They call for Russian troops to be brought back to Russia […]
New resource focuses on Palestine
“The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) is noted for being called to communion and committed to justice. Perhaps nowhere is this and the theological implications of it so much brought together as in the case of what is happening in Palestine,” said Philip Vinod Peacock, WCRC executive for justice and witness as part of […]
New resource focuses on justice for Palestinians
The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) has responded to a call from the Palestinian Christian community by producing Focus: Palestine, a comprehensive resource that lifts up their voices while placing the situation into theological, historical, and political contexts. The resource is composed of three parts—1) Voices and Lenses, 2) Theologies, Ideologies, and Resistance, and […]
Ecumenical forum condemns attacks on religious leaders in Cameroon
The members of the Ecumenical Forum for Peace and Justice in Cameroon expressed in a statement how appalled they are by the continuing violence and targeted sectarian attacks against people and communities, including religious leaders and places of worship in Cameroon. “Indeed, the intensity of such attacks has increased markedly in recent weeks,” reads the […]