World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, on behalf of WCC member churches, said that the WCC cannot reconcile the Decree of the XXV World Russian People’s Council describing the conflict in Ukraine as a “Holy War.”
statement issued jointly by the Conference of European Churches (CEC) and the Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations (UCCRO) condemns the ongoing Russian aggression on Ukraine, conveys solidarity to those impacted by the war, and calls for just and lasting peace in the region.
The consultation acted as a unique forum, gathering diverse perspectives to generate a productive discussion on the churches’ role in pursuing peace-building efforts in Ukraine.
World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay shares details on a recent meeting with Patriarch Kirill, including topics discussed at the meeting, what the WCC contributed to the dialogue, and steps forward
A webinar organised by the Conference of European Churches (CEC) and Inclusive Peace on 24 April explored “The role of faith-based actors in political processes – comparative experiences and implications regarding Ukraine and Russia
A plan by the World Council of Churches to bring Christian leaders from Russia and Ukraine together to discuss steps to end the war has received support from Pope Francis.
On the eve of the Funeral of Chris Parry, the young Truro-born volunteer recently killed in Ukraine, the people of Cornwall and members of the Ukrainian community will unite in a Vigil of prayer for peace.
Recently two aid workers, Christopher Parry from Truro and Andrew Bagshaw from New Zealand, lost their lives seeking to bring to safety a victim of the war in Ukraine.
Churches and Christian organisations are continuing to respond to the Russian invasion of Ukraine with initiatives to host refugees, prayers, statements and appeals for aid.
The Diocese in Europe is inviting all churches across the UK, continental Europe and beyond to come together online for an Advent Prayer service for peace in Ukraine.
Churches and Christian organisations are continuing to respond to the Russian invasion of Ukraine with initiatives to host refugees, prayers, statements and appeals for aid.
At the first-ever G20 Religion Forum (R20) in Bali, Indonesia on 2-3 November, religious leaders called for global peace as they addressed humanitarian problems, including poverty, COVID-19, and the ongoing Russian-Ukraine war.
Church Urban Fund has partnered with the Benefact Trust to launch our Refugee Support Small Grants Programme. Together, we are supporting Christian projects that help refugees arriving in England from Ukraine and Afghanistan. We offer small grants between £500 and £5,000.
Recording of webinar where speakers representing Ukrainian churches addressed topics related to global church response, religious diplomacy and the responsibility of European churches in promoting ecumenical dialogue, while safeguarding justice and truth.