WCRC eNews: Pandemic Impact, Freedom of Religion, Lula Meeting, More

Pandemic shifts working styles of WCRC and members In this unprecedented situation, the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) holds to its commitments as a global Koinonia marked by discerning, confessing, witnessing and being reformed together. Living out God’s call to the Communion as a worldwide Christian family “called to communion, committed to justice” leads the WCRC first to turn to God, the world’s hope and foundation. “The coronavirus pandemic is affecting the entire world, and we are all gripped by its impact,” said a letter to WCRC member churches from President Najla Kassab and General Secretary Chris Ferguson. “Our churches and regional bodies are responding to both the needs of their members spiritually and physically and seeking to cooperate with the strong measures taken to slow the spread of the virus to better care for the afflicted.” Read more: Deutsch, English, Español, Français Freedom of religion rooted in justice A recent consultation took important steps to find a faithful paradigm of thinking over the issue of “Freedom of Religion or Belief.” Twenty-two church leaders and theologians gathered in Hattersheim am Main, Germany, 25-27 February, to discuss this issue in light of the global rise of ethno-nationalisms, xenophobia, interreligious intolerance, patriarchal hegemony and racism. “Given the present rise of ethno-nationalisms that use religion as identity markers and for legitimization of violence, it is imperative that we as people of faith be able to support the freedom of religion and work towards a world in which all people of faith have the freedom of expression, articulation and propagation of their faith,” said Philip Vinod Peacock, WCRC executive secretary for justice and witness.. Read more: Deutsch, English, Español, Français

Lula calls for churches commitment to addressing global inequality: English, Español. WCRC 2019 Annual Report now available to download. Caribbean and North American Area Council create COVID-19 resource page. Facebook Twitter Website Email WCRC Europe calls for prayers and encouragement for both the pandemic and refugees. Find news from member churches each Friday on the WCRC blog.

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