General Secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay expressed grave concern regarding the recent escalation of violence in the Middle East following the first direct confrontation between Iran and Israel. ~ from a post dated April 15, 2024 on the World … Continue reading →
World Council of Churches (WCC) General Secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, on behalf of WCC member churches, said that the WCC cannot reconcile the Decree of the XXV World Russian People’s Council describing the conflict in Ukraine as a … Continue reading →
The empty tomb is a sign of life, hope, and love ~ from a post dated March 7, 2024 on the World Council of Churches website “As we look around the world today, we see so much of pain, suffering, … Continue reading →
Calls for ceasefire, freedom of religion, and humanitarian care ~ from an article posted on February 20, 2024 on the World Council of Churches’ website Israeli president Isaac Herzog formally received World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. … Continue reading →
The World Council of Churches is following closely the developments in Israel and Palestine since the outbreak of hostilities on 7 October, following the reported launch of thousands of rockets from Gaza into Israel, and the infiltration of southern Israel … Continue reading →
September 16th to 23rd Theme: “No Place to Lay My Head” The World Council of Churches invites member churches, faith-based communities, and civil society organizations around the world to join together for a week of prayer for just peace for … Continue reading →
~ a post written by EA Susan published on March 22, 2023 on The United Church of Canada’s website “Palestinian Christians came to exist from the moment the angels gave the good news of the birth of our Saviour Jesus … Continue reading →
Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem Send Greetings to Christians Around the World ~ from a post dated April 5, 2023 on the World Council of Churches website “As we have all seen in recent months, escalating violence has … Continue reading →
Christ makes all things new World Council of Churches General Secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay shares an Easter message of hope and renewal. His reflection centres on the moment when Jesus Christ, on the cross cries: “My God, my … Continue reading →
Rev. Prof. Dr. Jerry Pillay was installed as the ninth general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC) during a service in the Ecumenical Centre Chapel on February 17th. Pillay, who was previously dean of the Faculty of Theology … Continue reading →