Thursday, July 7, 2022

WCC News: World Student Christian Federation shares message of “speaking truth to power” Church Media

The World Student Christian Federation, after holding its General Assembly 23-30 June, shared a message of its shared vision and values that celebrate the central place of Christian faith in young peoples journey together toward justice and peace.
The World Student Christian Federation, General Assembly 23-30 2022 Photo: WCC
05 July 2022

We heard first hand accounts of oppression and war from students living in Ukraine, Myanmar, Peru, Palestine, Sudan and others,” shared the message. Our prayers are with all these nations

The assembly reaffirmed policy priorities for the World Student Christian Federation on democracy, human rights, fundamentalism, peace building, climate and economic justice, and gender justice, identity, difference, and dialogue. We agreed to move beyond our past actions and develop new programs, cooperation and education in these areas,” reads the message. We committed to deepen support and interconnection within and between our regions, promoting solidarity with all suffering people.”

Discussions during the assembly showed the federations shared commitment to an inclusive and liberating Christian faith grounded in critical Biblical reflection. 

Assembly delegates expressed deep appreciation for the opportunity to once again meet together, and profound gratitude to our Executive Committee and our hosts, the Evangelical Students Organisation of Germany, for ensuring such a smooth, well-managed and productive event,” concludes the message. The wisdom and inspiration of the Assembly will help us all to build our movements with renewed energy over the coming years.”

 
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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 352 Protestant, Orthodox, Anglican and other churches representing more than 580 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. 

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