In a world that is divided and where churches are also divided, the quest for visible unity is more relevant than ever, according to Rev. Prof. Dr Stephanie Dietrich, moderator of the Commission on Faith and Order of the World Council of Churches (WCC).

The World Council of Churches (WCC) Sixth World Conference on Faith and Order is set for 24-28 October in Wadi El Natrun, Egypt around the theme “Where now for visible unity?”

During a workshop at the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) General Council, which opened 14 October, ecumenical leaders from the Korean Peninsula and across the globe expressed their shared vision of justice, reconciliation, and lasting peace in a divided land.

The National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA marked its 75th anniversary with films and storytelling, prayers and publications, and dialogue on challenges and diversity, in the past, present, and future.

World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay delivered three lectures as part of the "Students' Lectureship on Missions" at Princeton Theological Seminary (USA).

Rev. Fr. Dr Lawrence Iwuamadi, the new academic dean of the Ecumenical Institute at Bossey, reflects on strengthening Bossey’s role as a hub for ecumenical theological education in the context of today’s global challenges.

Felm, the Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Mission, an official mission organization of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland that undertakes development cooperation, peacebuilding, and missionary work with partners in numerous countries worldwide, held its annual meeting on 30 August in Helsinki.

How can churches maintain their prophetic and critical voice, at the same time speaking peace and hope to people? Why is unity among Christians still relevant today, and can we still trust international law and international organizations? Bishop Jonas Jonson speaks on the relevance of the 1925 Life and Work conference in Stockholm, which resulted in establishing both the World Council of Churches (WCC) and its Commission of the Churches on International Affairs (CCIA), recently gathered for its 60th meeting in Athens, Greece.

On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Amity Foundation, World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay extended warm greetings on behalf of the global fellowship.

During a special Ecumenical Celebration in Filadelfiakyrka, Sweden, on 22 August, religious leaders from across the world drew together to commemorate the history of the ecumenical movement and to chart a future with even deeper unity and determined action.