Easter Message 2023: Thinking Outside the Tomb

As the world limps out of the COVID pandemic, the ravages of the pandemic have prised open already existing, deeply embedded injustices. Globally, we are acutely aware of the deep inequalities of class, gender, and race that divide… Read More

Christians pray for peace in a broken world

During a Global Peace Prayer on 22 March, Christians across the world drew together to pray for peace in a broken world, and to listen to voices from people suffering in Ukraine and other conflict-ridden areas. Hans Lessing,… Read More

WCRC calls for prayers for peace in Palestine

Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy. —Proverbs 31:9 The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) calls on its members and the broader ecumenical movement to pray and work towards peace in… Read More

Member Church News: Earthquake Relief

Churches appeal for aid as response to Turkey-Syria earthquake expands: Faith-based and humanitarian groups across the world were setting in motion appeals for aid and prayers as response expands in the wake of the devastating earthquake that struck… Read More

Churches respond to earthquake, call for prayer and support

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea; though its waters roar and foam,… Read More

Communion mourns passing of Omega Bula

The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) joins its ecumenical siblings around the world in mourning the passing of Omega Chilufya Bula, who passed away on 31 January from heart complications after a long battle with cancer. “Omega… Read More

Applications invited for Rome liaison

The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC), along with the Church of Scotland, and in partnership with the Tavola Valdese, are seeking a person to serve in Rome, Italy, as both the minister of St. Andrew’s Church and… Read More

Internship applications for 2023 invited

The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) is accepting applications for its internship programme. The programme gives highly qualified young people an opportunity to gain valuable experience working with an international ecumenical organization. The internship will be for… Read More

Applications invited for GEM School 2023

Applications are open for the Ecumenical School on Governance, Economics and Management (GEM School) for an Economy of Life, which will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 21 August through 1 September 2023. In order to strengthen… Read More

Commendations sent on appointment of women to negotiate Colombian peace agreement

In a letter to Colombian president Gustavo Petro Urrego, and to the high commissioner for peace Danilo Rueda Rodriguéz, the World Council of Churches, World Communion of Reformed Churches, and ACT Alliance congratulated the government of Colombia for… Read More