World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC)

1. Applications Open for Stewards’ Programme at the 27th General Council in Chiang Mai, Thailand

   19.11.2024 13:39:18 +00:00
   The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) is now accepting applications for theStewards’ Programme, a unique opportunity to contribute to the 27th General Council, set to takeplace from October 14 to 23, 2025, in Chiang Mai, Thailand.We are seeking 40 stewards—20 from Thailand and 20 from our global membership—to helpfacilitate this historic gathering. Stewards will […]

2. WCRC and Faith-Based Partners Urge G20 to Adopt a Just Global Financial and Economic Framework

   14.11.2024 17:08:32 +00:00
   As world leaders gather in Rio de Janeiro from November 18-19 for the G20 Leaders’ Summit , the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC), together with the World Council of Churches, the Lutheran World Federation, the World Methodist Council, and the Council for World Mission, has issued a joint letter calling on G20 leaders—chaired this […]

3. Greetings of Peace and Solidarity from the World Communion of Reformed Churches for the 18th General Assembly of the Communion of Churches in Indonesia

   11.11.2024 10:02:11 +00:00
   Rev. Dr. Setri Nyomi, general secretary of the World Communion of Reformed Churches(WCRC), extends heartfelt greetings of peace and solidarity to the Communion of Churches inIndonesia (PGI) on the occasion of its 18th General Assembly, which began on November 8, 2024,in Rantepao, Toraja, Indonesia. This significant assembly gathers delegates from PGI’s 97 memberchurches and thousands […]

4. Bridging Knowledge and Practice: An Interview with Pauline Patricia on the Global Institute of Theology (GIT)

   08.11.2024 10:52:42 +00:00
   Pauline Patricia stands at the heart of a transformative wave within Indonesia’s Protestant Church in Western Indonesia (GPIB), embodying a rare blend of resilience and a deep-seated commitment to theological reform. As a vicar and an alumna of Jakarta Theological Seminary (JTS) with degrees in Homiletics, Pauline’s path has been marked by a relentless drive […]

5. A Reformed Perspective on Catholic Synod: Rev. Dr. Hanns Lessing Reflects on a Transformative Vatican Experience

   04.11.2024 09:42:26 +00:00
   In an unprecedented step toward bridging Christian traditions, the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) recently engaged in the Catholic Church’s Synod of Bishops, which took place over several weeks in October. Represented by Rev. Dr. Hanns Lessing, executive secretary for Communion and Theology, the WCRC’s participation underscores a growing ecumenical collaboration based on shared […]

6. Call for Prayer and Support in Response to Flooding in Spain

   04.11.2024 05:29:21 +00:00
   The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) expresses deep concern and solidarity with the communities affected by the recent severe flooding in Spain. In light of this crisis, we urge our member churches and global partners to come together in prayer and support for those impacted. The catastrophic floods have caused significant damage, displacing families, […]

7. How a Summer at the GIT Redefined David Brandon Smith’s Ministry and Academic Career

   30.10.2024 12:47:14 +00:00
   David Brandon Smith, a double graduate of the World Communion of Reformed Churches’ (WCRC) Global Institute of Theology (GIT) in 2017 and 2022, has seen his professional and personal life dramatically transformed through the program. Now a researcher in church history at the University of Bonn’s Center for Dependency and Slavery Studies (BCDSS), Smith’s journey […]

8. GRAPE Calls for Universal Basic Income to Ensure Fair Access to Social Relief in South

   30.10.2024 07:48:41 +00:00
   The Global Reformed Advocacy Platform for Engagement (GRAPE) in South Africa, advocating for a Universal Basic Income Guarantee (UBIG), has gained the full endorsement of South African churches. The advocacy campaign in South Africa aims to provide essential income support to adults aged 18-59 as a vital response to the severe poverty, unemployment, and inequality […]

9. WCRC Celebrates 20th Anniversary of the Accra Confession at CANAAC Assembly

   29.10.2024 14:29:39 +00:00
   The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC), together with the Caribbean and North American Area Council (CANAAC) and the United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, convened over 50 leaders and delegates specifically from the CANAAC region to commemorate “Accra Plus Twenty CANAAC.” This consultation was part of a series of regional consultations organized […]

10. Marking 20 Years of Accra Confession: WCRC and CANAAC Celebrate Reformation Sunday in Grand Cayman

    28.10.2024 12:17:43 +00:00
    The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC), in partnership with the Caribbean and North American Area Council (CANAAC) and the United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, gathered for a vibrant Reformation Sunday worship on October 27, 2024. Held at Elmslie Church in Grand Cayman, the service brought together around 70 participants, including CANAAC […]