Flavor to the Table and a Blaze to Illuminate the World: Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III Speaks on Salt and Light
“Are we losing our flavor? Are we dimming our light?” Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, pastor of Chicago’s Trinity United Church of Christ, posed these challenging questions to the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) General Council on Wednesday, Oct. 16. Speaking on the third day of the global gathering, Moss urged delegates to persevere […]
Disability Theology: Challenging Us to Persevere in Christian Witness
The Garden of Gethsemane, described in Luke 22, serves as a pivotal backdrop in the hours leading up to Jesus’ arrest — a moment filled with greed, fear, loss and compassion. On Thursday, the Rev. Dr. Miriam Spies, an ordained minister in the United Church of Canada and a self-described “Crip theologian,” led a Bible […]
WCRC’s Discernment Process Gets Underway
On Thursday afternoon, around 400 delegates at the 27th General Council of the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) gathered in small discernment groups to share reflections on four key reports presented earlier in the day — from the president, the general secretary, and the women’s and youth caucuses. The Rev. Dr. Michael Blair, General Secretary of the United […]
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 […]
Solving Problems Together: How Churches in Kenya and South Africa Are Generating Change
At the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) General Council, where prophetic witness was high on the agenda, delegates turned their attention to how faith communities are addressing injustice not through charity alone, but by tackling the structures that cause it. A spotlight fell on the Global Reformed Advocacy Platforms for Engagement (GRAPE) — a […]
Young Adult Caucus Ponders Grasping Faith in an AI World — and Finding Hope When Things Look Hopeless
In a world where algorithms increasingly shape human interaction, young adults gathered at the World Communion of Reformed Churches’ 27th Council to ask what faith looks like in a digital age — and how to hold on to hope when despair seems to dominate the headlines. Faith and Technology On Wednesday morning, about 30 young […]
Learning from Onesimus: A Call to Justice and Transformation
Amid conversations on faith, justice, and the evolving mission of the Church at the WCRC 27th General Council, a compelling workshop presentation reminded participants that authentic discipleship calls not just for reflection, but for courageous repentance and meaningful reform. Speaking on behalf of the Council for World Mission (CWM), Rev. Dr. Roderick Hewitt of the […]
Among a “Cloud of Witnesses,” WCRC 27th General Council Opens in Chiang Mai
Amid the rhythmic beating of drums and the ceremonial ringing of a gong, the 27th General Council of the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) opened in Chiang Mai, Thailand, gathering more than 400 participants from around the world to celebrate faith, unity, and witness. The event, hosted by the Church of Christ in Thailand […]
WCRC congratulates Rt. Rev. Rt. Hon. Dame Sarah Mullally on appointment as Archbishop of Canterbury
The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) has extended warm congratulations to Rt. Rev. Rt. Hon. Dame Sarah Mullally, who has been appointed Archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the first woman to hold the historic office. Rev. Dr. Setri Nyomi, general secretary of the WCRC, called Mullally’s appointment a milestone for the global church and a […]
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 […]
