World Council of Churches

Bishop Ingeborg Midttømme, Norwegian Lutheran bishop for the Diocese of Møre in the Church of Norway, visited the World Council of Churches (WCC) on 22-23 June to receive an introduction to the WCC, and to more deeply explore programmes related to Unity, Mission, and Ecumenical Formation; Life, Justice, and Peace; and the Office of the General Secretariat.

Admir Skodo is the new coordinator of the “Changing the Narrative” migration and media project organized by the Churches’ Commission for Migrants in Europe, World Association for Christian Communication, and World Council of Churches. He took time to reflect on how the media landscape is changing in the representation of migrants and refugees, and how churches can be involved.

During a conference exploring “Buddhists, Christians, Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs in Europe: Building Fraternity through Dialogue and Collaboration,” held 23-24 June, interreligious leaders reflected on what fraternity means to them—and why it’s crucial for healing in today’s world.