Global church bodies unite in call for tax reform
Global church bodies have joined in calling for reform of the global tax system, saying tax systems have a “pivotal” role to play in financing the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. In a letter addressed to G20 finance ministers ahead of a meeting in Venice, Italy, on 9th July, the World Council of Churches, World Communion of […]
Global churches protest use of force, violence and intimidation in Zimbabwe
Four global church organisations – the World Council of Churches, Lutheran World Federation, World Communion of Reformed Churches and Methodist World Council – have joined in protesting against the “increasing use of force, violence and intimidation” being used against people protesting against corruption, the country’s economic woes and human rights abuses. In a letter sent to […]
Church bodies call on G20 to ensure a “just and sustainable” recovery after COVID
Four global church bodies have written to G20 leaders calling for them to ensure a “truly just and sustainable recovery” in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Sent on 13th July, the letter – which is signed by the heads of the World Council of Churches, World Communion of Reformed Churches, Lutheran World Federation and […]
Global church bodies express concern over Israel’s proposed West Bank annexation
Four global church bodies have expressed concern over the proposed annexation of occupied Palestinian territories in the West Bank by the Israeli Government, saying such a move would be “in direct violation of international law”. In a joint ecumenical statement released on Monday, the World Council of Churches, World Communion of Reformed Churches, ACT Alliance and Lutheran […]
Global Christian bodies launch new campaign for tax justice based on the Biblical figure of Zacchaeus
Global Christian groups launched a new campaign advocating for tax justice at the UN in New York City last week. The ‘Zacchaeus Project’, part of the New International Financial and Economic Architecture initiative – a joint effort by the Council for World Mission, Lutheran World Federation, World Communion of Reformed Churches and World Council of Churches, is calling for […]
Churches’ delegation visits North Korean capital
A six person delegation representing the World Council of Churches and the World Communion of Reformed Churches visited Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea, late last week. Led by Rev Dr Olav Fykse Tveit, general secretary of the WCC, and Rev Dr Chris Ferguson, general secretary of the WCRC, the delegation made the 3rd to 7th […]
Call for churches to join in day of prayer for “peaceful reunification” of the Korean Peninsula next month
Churches around the globe have been invited to join in a day of prayer for the “peaceful reunification of the Korean Peninsula” next month. The theme for the day – which will be held on Sunday, 13th August – is based around Romans 14:19 – “Let us then pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding”. The […]
World Council of Churches hails Wittenberg declaration aiming to overcome Reformation divisions
The World Council of Churches has welcomed the signing of two ecumenical statements by the World Communion of Reformed Churches in which it seeks to overcome divisions of the past and to work with other Christian communions for unity and common witness. “Today is a historic day,” said Jerry Pillay, president of the World Communion […]
‘Water as a human right’ campaign gets global Protestant backing
ENInews Church-backed campaigners on water issues say they have received a boost from a global body representing 80 million Protestants that has called on its members to support access to water as a basic human right. “Preserving the world’s water resources, and securing access to water for all, is one of the greatest challenges we […]
Reformed churches repent over role in oppressing First Nations
ENInews A global Protestant body representing 80 million Christians has issued an apology for the role played by churches in perpetrating abuse against Native Americans, First Nations and other indigenous peoples. “We…repent of our history littered with ways in which we have betrayed Gospel values of justice, fairness, and love for our neighbour…by the confiscation […]