WCC NEWS: WCC central committee convenes to prepare for 11th Assembly

The World Council of Churches (WCC) central committee will convene via video conference from 23-29 June to prepare for the 11th WCC Assembly, taking place in 2022 in Karlsruhe, Germany under the theme “Christ’s love moves the world to reconciliation and unity.” The WCC governing body will also address business matters and strengthen the WCC fellowship through sharing and prayer.  Karlsruhe, Germany, September 2019. Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC 17 June 2021 The agenda includes the presentation of the assembly programme for approval. The central committee will also receive member church delegations, nominate additional delegates and review its report to the assembly – From Busan to Karslruhe. The central committee is also expected to receive the applications for membership of two churches and approve addendums extending the WCC strategic plan and financial strategy to include 2022.   This is the first meeting of the WCC central committee using electronic communications. On 23 June, the central committee will hear an opening address  from its moderator, Dr Agnes Abuom. The opening prayer will include a reflection by the Most Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit of the Church of Norway and former WCC general secretary. This will be followed by the report of the executive committee and the report of Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca, acting general secretary.  A presentation on the 11th WCC Assembly will also be received, as well as a report on the Green Village  property development project, and a presentation of applicant churches. On 24 June, regional meetings and prayers will occupy the day, while 25-26 June will feature meetings and prayers of standing committees. On Sunday, the central committee will attend worship with local congregations. On 28-29 June, the WCC governing body will convene for hearing and decision-making sessions.  A closing prayer on 23 June will include the In Memoriam remembrance of central committee members and ecumenical friends who passed away since the last meeting.  Learn more about the WCC central committee WCC 11th Assembly in Karlsruhe, Germany WCC central committee press conferences: apply for media accreditation now | World Council of Churches (oikoumene.org) See more

The World Council of Churches promotes Christian unity in faith, witness and service for a just and peaceful world. An ecumenical fellowship of churches founded in 1948, today the WCC brings together 350 Protestant, Orthodox, Anglican and other churches representing more than 550 million Christians in over 120 countries, and works cooperatively with the Roman Catholic Church. The WCC acting general secretary is Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca, from the Orthodox Church in Romania. Media contact: +41 79 507 6363; www.oikoumene.org/press Our visiting address is: World Council of Churches 150 route de Ferney Geneve 2 1211 Switzerland