Reclaiming Liberation: Dalit Theology and the Spirit of Dalit History Month
Dalits, historically marginalized as “untouchables” within India’s caste hierarchy, continue to face systemic discrimination despite constitutional protections. An estimated 70% of Indian Christians are of Dalit origin, according to some sources . However, conversion to Christianity has not shielded Dalit Christians from caste-based injustice. They suffer what is often termed “triple discrimination”—oppressed by wider society, […]
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Faith and science unite: joint seminar addresses land, water, and food crisis
The World Council of Churches (WCC) organized a joint seminar on 16 April at the National Council of Churches in India in collaboration with the India Peace Center, Nagpur, India. The seminar launched a series of webinars on land, water, and food to address climate justice through a nexus approach.
Church leaders call for human rights, environmental justice in Niger Delta
The World Council of Churches (WCC) Africa Regional Programme Office, Abuja, in collaboration with the Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice, convened a two-day Human Rights Training Workshop for church leaders and partners from the Niger Delta.
Life After Arrival: Why Unaccompanied Children Still Need Protection
Every year, tens of thousands of unaccompanied children seek safety in the United States, often after enduring dangerous journeys. They hope for healing and a safe childhood here, but there are many challenges that stand in the way. During National Child Abuse Prevention Month and beyond, CWS is committed to ensuring these children have the care, protection and advocacy they ... Read More
WCC general secretary to share in Presbyterian Church in Taiwan 70th General Assembly
World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay will attend the Presbyterian Church in Taiwan 70th General Assembly from 22-24 April. He will also be joining in commemorating the 160th Anniversary of the Presbyterian Church in Taiwan
When God Calls, Will You Say Yes?
As Reformed Christians, we believe that God not only calls us but sends us—into the world, into mission, and often into the unknown. The question that remains is not if God is calling, but how we are willing to respond. Will we cling to the safety of the familiar? Or will we step forward, outside […]
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Webinar will explore historic breakthrough on East–West Christian unity
In the lead-up to the World Council of Churches (WCC) 6th World Conference on Faith and Order, the Faith and Order Commission—together with the Ecumenical Patriarchate and the Lutheran World Federation—will host a webinar titled “Bridging East and West: A Joint Statement on Filioque” on 28 April.
Opinion: Why More Unitarian Universalists Should Campaign for Elected Office
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In this column, UU Justice Communications Associate Jeff Milchen interviews two UUs who campaigned and offers resources for those who want to explore their options.
Easter prayer for peace on the Korean Peninsula: “God of new hearts, come to us”
The National Council of Churches in Korea, in its 2025 Easter prayer, expresses a vision of the whole world walking in the path of new life.
WCC invites all to support vision for common Easter date
World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, in a video message, invites all to support the vision for a common Easter date among Christians from all church traditions.