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28 Jun
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World Council of Churches

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  God’s gift economy is key to churches’ mission Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit, general secretary of the WCC at the Council meeting of the Lutheran World Federation. Photo: Albin Hillert/LWF 28 June 2018 The WCC general secretary of the ...

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28 Jun
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Church of Scotland June eNews

by in Church of Scotland, Ecumenical News, Funding, Media, News, Social & Economic Issues, Social action, Social & Economic Issues, Social Policy, Youth

       Welcome to our June eNews! Our focus is on the work of the Priority Areas Committee (part of the Church of Scotland’s Ministries Council). We work alongside faith communities tackling poverty in the poorest neighbourhoods in Scotland. Learn ...

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22 Jun
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WCC Ecumenical Meeting with Pope Francis

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Pope, WCC leaders share platform at ecumenical meeting Pope Francis gives blessing at the ecumenical prayer service with religious leaders from all over the world. Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC 21 June 2018 Pope Francis joined the general secretary of the World ...

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18 Jun
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WCC Stories of Transformation

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Fellow pilgrims share stories of transformation Rev. Frank Chikane, moderator of the WCC’s Commission of the Churches on International Affairs. Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC “The pilgrim experience is one great communal prayer by walking together”, said Rev. Dr Fernando Enns, speaking ...

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18 Jun
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WCC Celebrates 70th Anniversary

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“Today is a day of joy and dancing” – North and South Koreans join in symbol of unity Christians from North and South Korea sing together during celebrations of the 70th anniversary of the WCC. Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC In a ...

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17 Jun
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World Association for Christian Communication

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Christian communication group says media coverage affects response to social justice issues Philip Lee, general secretary of the World Association for Christian Communication. Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC 16 June 2018 Mass media can play a positive role in creating attitudes of ...

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17 Jun
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WCC Commission on Faith and Order

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Work for church unity includes breaking down barriers that divide humanity Rev. Dr Odair Pedroso Mateus, director of the Faith and Order Commission of the WCC. Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC Work for the unity of the church is inseparable from work ...

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31 May
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WCC News: Interview with Martin Robra on the visit of Pope Francis to the World Council of Churches

by in Ecumenical News, Glasgow Churches Together, World Council of Churches

Pope Francis at the World Council of Churches Rev. Dr. Martin Robra and Antonio Spadaro, SJ. Photo: Céline Fossati 31 May 2018 Interview with Pastor Martin Robra by Antonio Spadaro, SJ Published in cooperation with La Civiltà Cattolica Available also in ...

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