News from the World Council of Churches (WCC)
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Church in Jordan and the Holy Land becomes WCC member
The WCC Executive Committee meeting at the Ecumenical Institute at Bossey voted to approve the full membership in the WCC of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land.
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Brazilian youth advocate for peace in Palestine at WSF
At the World Social Forum (WSF) Free Palestine, young ecumenists from Brazil made their presence felt advocating for peace in the Holy Land.
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Newsletter of the Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel
After bringing 1062 volunteers from 25 countries to monitor human rights in Jerusalem and the West Bank, the Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel is commemorating its 10th anniversary.
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WCC general secretary expresses concern over violence in Gaza and Israel
The WCC general secretary has expressed deep concern about the conflict in Gaza and Israel. In a recent statement he urged both sides to “cease hostilities” to ensure that “civilians will be protected”.
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Sorrow over the death of Patriarch Torkom II
The World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Armenian Apostolic Patriarch Torkom Manoogian II, primate of the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem. Torkom II passed away on 12 October at the age of 96.
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Newsletter of the Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel
The opening of the computer lab in Yanoun gave a much-needed boost to the tiny village at a time when it is suffering from an upsurge in violence, the Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel writes in the latest edition of its newsletter.
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Ecumenical accompaniers share updates on Palestinian territory
A group of former ecumenical accompaniers got together to share updates over the situation in occupied Palestinian territory with European Union (EU) officials. They particularly focused on the conditions in so-called Area C of the West bank, which contains most Israeli settlements.
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Churches to observe “World Week for Peace in Palestine Israel”
To mark the World Week for Peace in Palestine Israel (WWPPI), Palestinian Christians will celebrate holy communion on Friday, 1 June in the orchard of the historic Cremisan monastery near Bethlehem. It is an area where Israel plans to confiscate land in order to extend its illegal separation barrier outside Jerusalem.
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Religious leaders reflect on Christian presence in the Arab world
The WCC general secretary reaffirmed churches’ commitment to justice and peace in the Middle East, while stressing the importance of a common vision for living together by Christians and Muslims in the Arab world.
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WCC sees opportunity for peace in Palestine's UN application
The WCC has urged strong positive action by the United Nations on behalf of Palestine. While the WCC has advocated justice for Palestinians and Israelis for decades, the United Nations Security Council’s consideration of full membership for Palestine was hailed by the WCC and regional churches as an opportunity for peace.
