WCC news: WCC general secretary to share in Presbyterian Church in Taiwan 70th General Assembly

World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay will attend the Presbyterian Church in Taiwan 70th General Assembly from 22-24 April. He will also be joining in commemorating the 160th Anniversary of the Presbyterian Church in Taiwan   July 2017: Chia-Wen Ke, from Taiwan, sings a melody from her country as WCC Young Adults Training for Religious Amity program (YATRA) participants surround her with a traditional dance at cultural night. Photo: Carrie Grace Littauer/WCC 17 April 2025 The assembly is being held under the theme “Inspire a Life of Faith - Seeking God’s House of Abundance.” On 22 April, Pillay will offer a special lecture on “Transitional Justice Experiences of South Africa.” On 23 April, Pillay will preach at during a special service commemorating the 160th anniversary of the Presbyterian Church in Taiwan. 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 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 general secretary is Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay from the Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa. Media contact: +41 79 507 6363; www.oikoumene.org/press Our visiting address is: World Council of Churches Chemin du Pommier 42 Kyoto Building Le Grand-Saconnex CH-1218 Switzerland