At 1700th Anniversary of Nicaea, WCRC Joins Global Churches in Renewed Witness to Shared Faith
The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) joined global Christian leaders Friday in marking the 1700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea, a landmark moment in church history. The commemoration in modern-day Iznik brought together patriarchs, pastors and representatives of global Christian communions for a shared service of prayer, remembrance and renewed commitment to […]
WCRC Releases Gender Audit Report “Reimagining Church Leadership: Gender Justice and the Imago Dei”
The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) has released its 2024 Gender Audit Report, “Reimagining Church Leadership: Gender Justice and the Imago Dei,” a comprehensive assessment of gender justice within its global family of churches. Led by Minwoo Oh, WCRC’s coordinator for gender justice, and guided by a core group that includes Lilian Siwila, Rachel Tavernor, Hsiu Yin […]
New Reformed World Issue Calls for Theological Engagement with Today’s Economies
The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) has released a new and timely issue of Reformed World, its international theological journal, bringing urgent attention to one of the most pervasive forces shaping modern life: money. Titled “Theological Reflections on Money,” this issue gathers a rich tapestry of global voices—scholars, pastors, economists, and activists—who wrestle with […]
Delegates adopt reports of the president and general secretary as well as the Women’s Caucus
On Saturday, the 400 or so delegates to the WCRC’s 27th Commission adopted reports from WCRC President the Rev. Najla Kassab and the Communion’s interim general secretary, the Rev. Dr. Setri Nyomi. They also adopted the report of the Women’s Caucus and will consider the Youth Caucus Report later. The Rev. Dr. George Marchinkowski, General […]
WCRC Leaders Call for ‘Communion of Hope’ at 27th General Council
The third day of the 27th General Council of the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) opened under the theme “Persevere in Fostering Just Communion,” setting the tone for a day of reflection, unity and challenge. Leaders of the WCRC urged members to stand firm in faith and solidarity amid global uncertainty, calling the worldwide […]
Living Together and Learning as a Global Community: The 2025 Global Institute of Theology in Chiang Mai
As the 2025 Global Institute of Theology (GIT) concludes soon in Chiang Mai, participants from around the world are celebrating two transformative weeks of learning, worship and community. Held Oct. 1–14, GIT brought together a global community of students, scholars and church leaders to live, learn and do theology together under the theme “From Creed […]
New WCRC Publication Chronicles Journey in From Leipzig to Chiang Mai
The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) has published From Leipzig to Chiang Mai, a comprehensive account of the communion’s journey from before the 26th General Council in Leipzig to the upcoming 27th General Council in Chiang Mai, Thailand, 14–23 October 2025. This special edition coincides with the WCRC’s 150th anniversary and provides a unique opportunity […]
WCRC Joins Pope Leo XIV in Rome Service Honoring 21st-Century Christian Martyrs
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday presided over an ecumenical service at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls to remember Christians killed for their faith in the 21st century. The “Ecumenical Commemoration of the Martyrs and Witnesses of the Faith of the 21st Century,” held Sept. 14 on the Feast of the Exaltation of […]
Rev. Philip Vinod Peacock unanimously elected general secretary of WCRC
The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) announced the election of the Rev. Philip Vinod Peacock of India as its next general secretary, marking the first time the position will be held by a leader from Asia. He will officially begin his term Feb. 1, 2026. The Executive Committee of the WCRC unanimously elected Peacock […]
Communion Mourns the Passing of Rev. Dr. Peter Cruchley
On Friday, Aug. 15, the Rev. Dr. Peter Cruchley, director of the Commission of World Mission and Evangelism, entered into eternal rest. The World Communion of Reformed Churches, together with the global ecumenical family, grieves this profound loss and holds in prayer his wife, Lena, his two daughters, infant grandson and his two brothers. Peter […]
