WCC news: WCC congratulates Bishop Yehiel Curry, presiding bishop-elect of Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay extended congratulations to Bishop Yehiel Curry, presiding bishop-elect of Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.  Photo: Janine Truppay/ELCA 6 August 2025 "On behalf of the global fellowship of the World Council of Churches, I offer you heartfelt congratulations and blessings as you step into this important and spirit-filled calling,” Pillay wrote. “We are especially inspired by your commitment to equipping communities for mission, building bridges across lines of race and difference, and fostering vibrant congregational life that welcomes all.” Pillay commended Curry’s lifelong dedication to forming leaders—both lay and ordained. “We are confident that your deep experience in diverse ministry contexts—ethnic-specific, multicultural, rural, and urban—will continue to bless the whole church in this new season,” Pillay wrote. “Be assured of our continued prayers and partnership as you begin this chapter of leadership.” Read the full letter 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 356 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