WCC takes strong measures to protect from coronavirus
The World Council of Churches (WCC) in Geneva, Switzerland, has taken strong measures to prevent the spread of COVID 19 after Geneva announce local transmission of the virus. In a letter to the staff, WCC general secretary Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit wrote that the risk of transmission everywhere requires a new level of measures.
WCC pays tribute to Sister Monica Cooney
The World Council of Churches (WCC) paid tribute to Sister Monica Cooney, from New Zealand, a loved and respected member of the Missionary Sisters of the Society of Mary, who passed away peacefully on 7 March at the age of 93.
Churches in Nigeria promote rights of women with disabilities
“The church has lots of roles in removing barriers that prevent persons with disabilities from living a fulfilled life. All are created in the image of God and have equal rights. Sexual and reproductive health is one such right that should not be denied to any woman,” said Rev. Evans Onyemara, general secretary of the Christian Council of Nigeria during a training on empowering women with disabilities on sexual and reproductive health care held at Umuahia, Nigeria from 9-11 March.
Events
26 February - 06 April 2020 Seven Weeks for Water
01 March - 15 August 2020 “A Light of Peace” prayer campaign for peace in Korea
24 - 31 May 2020 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
10 - 13 June 2020 Teaching Ecumenism – International Conference
28 June - 18 July 2020 Interreligious Summer School Bossey
17 - 28 August 2020 GEM School 2020: Ecumenical School on Governance, Economics and Management for an Economy of Life
18 - 25 August 2020 Central Committee meeting
