Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
“We Saw the Star in the East . . .” Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (January 18 – 25) will draw together churches across the world in hope to reflect on the hope and joy in Matthew 2:2, “We … Continue reading →
Tag Archives: World Council of Churches
World Council of Churches’ Christmas Message
Dear sisters and brothers, “…you know the generous act of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich.” — 2 Corinthians 8:9 The … Continue reading →
Day of Praying and Fasting for the Healing of India
Ecumenical Expression of Lament and Hope on May 7th The World Council of Churches invites all members into an expression of solidarity in lament, hope and courage with churches of India during a Day of Praying and Fasting for the … Continue reading →
World Council of Churches 2021 Easter Message
But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said” (Matthew 28, 5-6). Dear sisters and … Continue reading →
Faith organizations express concern about Israel’s planned annexation of occupied Palestinian Territories in the West Bank
ELCIC reports on a joint letter to the Government of Canada, an ecumenical statement, and a webinar Evangelical Lutheran Church In Canada and Canadian Lutheran World Relief write joint letter to the Minister for Foreign Affairs opposing proposed annexation of … Continue reading →
Responses to Situation in Syria by International Church Organizations
Statement by the LWF President and General Secretary on the escalation of military conflict in Syria In a statement issued in Geneva on April 14th, LWF President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa and General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge, on … Continue reading →
Churches Call for Dialogue and Nonviolent Resolution with North Korea
World Council of Churches Reports on the Work of Member Churches In an August 17th post on the World Council of Churches’ website, concern for the situation developing between North Korea and the United States is voiced. As the … Continue reading →
Global Day of Prayer to End Famine
An Invitation from The World Council of Churches for May 21, 2017 to be a Day of Prayer for the Ending of Famine As more people face famine today than any time in modern history, the World Council of … Continue reading →
Refugee Crisis
We must address root causes of the refugee crisis ~ Lutheran World Federation General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge GENEVA, 19 January 2016 (LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge has emphasized the need … Continue reading →