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WORLD COUNCIL COUNCIL WEEKLY NEWS ROUNDUP11 April 2013
WCC general secretary met with Hungarian church and state leadership
In a recent visit to Hungary, the WCC general secretary met with church leaders and prominent Hungarian politicians including prime minister Viktor Orbán.
11 April 2013
Peace and justice, fruits of unity
The WCC, and the Focolare movement founded by Chiara Lubich will hold a round table discussion addressing the theme of “Peace and justice, fruits of unity” on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of Lubich’s last visit to Geneva and five years after her passing away.
9 April 2013
WCC general secretary calls for end to increased tension on Korean peninsula
The general secretary of the WCC has called for an end to the increase of tensions on the Korean peninsula and encourages the parties involved to move immediately to dialogue about peace, reconciliation and reunification.
9 April 2013
Churches must create and sustain healthy communities
Churches need to be inspired by the biblical verse Luke 9.2: “He sent them out to preach the kingdom of God and heal the sick.” With this inspiration only those who can make healthy communities possible can translate their preaching into visible actions.
9 April 2013
WCC expresses concern at escalating violence in Egypt
In a statement released on 9 April, the WCC general secretary has condemned the attacks against St Mark’s Cathedral in Cairo and killings of Christians in the village of Al-Khosous in Egypt.
9 April 2013
New congregational resource invites "pilgrimage to Busan"
Available now in four languages, a new online publication from the WCC invites parishes and congregations to explore the themes of Christian unity, justice and peace in advance of the upcoming WCC 10th Assembly.
8 April 2013
WCC pays tribute to Emilio Castro
A leading ecumenist of the late 20th century, Rev. Dr Emilio Castro is remembered by the WCC for “his unfaltering efforts in bringing together Christian faith and spirituality with radical commitment in the struggles for justice.”
8 April 2013
WCC addresses mining and extraction issues at World Social Forum
At the recent World Social Forum, ecumenical voices warned about the grave consequences of extraction of natural resources and mining, which they say generate a tremendous amount of social and ecological debt.
5 April 2013
Panel at Volos Academy discusses Christian presence in Middle East
Describing dramatic consequences of the Syrian civil war, Bishop Elia Toumeh of Marmarita said that when the difficulties pass, Christians must play a constructive role in the reconciliation of opposing factions for a new Syrian society.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Building an interfaith community
12 - 30.08.2013
Bossey, Switzerland
"What can we, as people of faith, do to respond and to overcome the pressing challenges of our time, such as violence and conflict, and build together mutually accountable societies based on respect and cooperation?" This is the question up to 30 young Christians, Muslims and Jews from around the world are to explore during a summer seminar at the WCC's Ecumenical Institute in Bossey.
World Week for Peace in Palestine Israel
22- 28.09.2013
Worldwide
During the week following the International Day of Prayer for Peace, church organizations, congregations, and people of faith are encouraged to make a common witness by participating in worship services, educational events, and acts of advocacy in support a just peace for Israelis and Palestinians.
THIS AND NEXT WEEK WE PRAY FOR
07 - 13 April 2013
East Timor, Indonesia, Philippines
14 - 20 April 2013
Japan, North Korea, South Korea, Taiwan
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