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WCC: prayer for peace, reunification of Korean peninsula

Global ecumenical body invites churches to focus on 9 August on Korean peoples’ struggle for peace and justice

04 August 2015

South Sudan Letter

American Friends of the Episcopal Church of Sudan and South Sudan and the Episcopal Church in the United States have co-signed an open letter to US President Barack Obama urging him to help put an end to the conflict in South Sudan.

24 July 2015

Persecuted Christians need greater solidarity, TEC convention urges

Of particular concern are Pakistan, Syria, Liberia, South Sudan and Sudan

07 July 2015

USA: Episcopal convention looks to take home the Five Marks of Mission

Deputies and bishops unpack Anglican Communion mission marks, discuss ways to them into action

01 July 2015

WCC, Roman Catholic joint group celebrates 50 years of ecumenical work

Collaboration promoted on inter-religious dialogue, peace building, humanitarian aid as well

26 June 2015

Japanese Primate to join WCC pilgrimage to Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Anglican Communion bishops from Canada and Pakistan also part of ecumenical action to end nuclear threats

26 June 2015

WCC Faith and Order Commission charts future directions

Focus on theological basis for justice and peace pilgrimage, understanding of the Church and moral discernment

25 June 2015

'Indigenous justice means justice for all,' says Anglican Canadian Indigenous leader

Bishop hopeful that TRC report will advance Indigenous self-determination in the Church

08 June 2015

Desmond Tutu: World needs to recognise the 'humanity in others'

Seeing each other as part of inter-dependent human family would lay foundation for peace, says Anglican Archbishop Emeritus

08 June 2015

Middle East Christians seek aid for survival and security

Role of Middle East Council of Churches is core, hears Ecumenical Strategical Forum

05 June 2015