Wir haben zusammen gesungen, gebetet, in verschiedenen liturgischen und spirituellen Traditionen gefeiert. Wir haben Freunde getroffen und neue Kontakte geknüpft. Wir haben diskutiert und auch gestritten. Bereichert und angeregt von der bunten Vielfalt unseres christlichen Glaubens und den herausfordernden Worten der 11. Vollversammlung des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen sind die Delegierten, Berater und Gäste nun wieder auf den Weg nach Hause. „Ein Aufruf zu gemeinsamen Handeln – A Call to Act Together“ weiterlesen
A Call to Act Together
We sang together, prayed, celebrated in different liturgical and spiritual traditions. We have met friends and made new contacts. We have discussed and argued. Enriched and stimulated by the colorful diversity of our Christian faith and the challenging words of the 11th Assembly of the World Council of Churches, the delegates, advisors, and guests are now on their way home again. „A Call to Act Together“ weiterlesen
All means all
Yesterday, on the 3rd day of the Assembly, Europe was the focus of the thematic plenary. In our morning devotion we started the day with the prayer „All means all“. „All means all“ weiterlesen
God’s Love in Christ for the Whole Creation – Reconciliation and Unity
The first plenary session of the General Assembly celebrated today the purpose of God’s love in Christ for the whole creation, reconciling all things on earth and in heaven through the blood of the cross (Col. 1:19f. Eph. 1:10). „God’s Love in Christ for the Whole Creation – Reconciliation and Unity“ weiterlesen
World Council of Churches 11th Assembly opened today in Karlsruhe
In the todays opening of the World Council of Churches 11th Assembly in Karlsruhe Dr. Agnes Abuom and Rev. Prof. Dr. Ioan Sauca set in their reports the agenda of the following days. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Federal President of Germany, found clear words regarding the role of the Russian Orthodox Church in the war of Russia against the Ukraine.
„World Council of Churches 11th Assembly opened today in Karlsruhe“ weiterlesen
Video Greetings for Good Friday and Eastern
Wir feiern Ostern im Jahr 3 der Pandemie.
We celebrate Easter in year 3 of the pandemic.
Mitten im völkerrechtswidrigen Krieg Russlands gegen die Ukraine.
In the midst of Russia’s war against Ukraine, which violates international law. „Video Greetings for Good Friday and Eastern“ weiterlesen
Schrei nach Frieden | Cry for Peace
21 Tage nach dem Einmarsch russischer Truppen in die Ukraine – fürchterliche Bilder der Zerstörung und des Todes – Menschen auf der Flucht – nur kleine Hoffnungszeichen für Frieden. Große Hilfsbereitschaft in den Nachbarländern und auch bei uns im Rhein-Main-Gebiet. Gestern haben wir gemeinsam mit Menschen aus Partnerkirchen ein Internationales Friedensgebet gefeiert.
21 days after Russian troops invaded Ukraine – terrible images of destruction and death – people fleeing – only small signs of hope for peace. Great willingness to help in neighbouring countries and also here in the Rhine-Main area. Yesterday we celebrated an International Prayer for Peace together with people from partner churches. „Schrei nach Frieden | Cry for Peace“ weiterlesen
„Wann beginnt Krieg, Gott?“
Die Lage zwischen Russland und der Ukraine, zwischen Ost und West spitzt sich weiter zu.
Sabine Müller-Langsdorf, unsere Referentin für Friedensarbeit im Zentrum Oekumene, hat Sorgen und Nöte der Menschen in der Konfliktregion, unser aller Ängste vor einem Krieg und die Bitte um Frieden in einem Gebet zum Ausdruck gebracht: „„Wann beginnt Krieg, Gott?““ weiterlesen
Mourning for Desmond Tutu
Archbishop Desmond Tutu passed away on 26th of December in the age of 90. He was a key leader in the struggle against the apartheid system in South Africa and a role model for my generation in his struggles in the post-apartheid era for justice and human rights.
World Council of Churches (WCC) acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca said “we thank God for giving us Archbishop Tutu for 90 years. Through his life and works he has become an image of dignity and freedom for all human beings and inspired many to use their gifts and talents in the service of others and the mission and prophetic task of the church.”
Olav Fykse Tveit, former General Secretary of the World Council of Churches honored Desmond Tutu by writing on Facebook: „We thank God for Archbishop Desmond Tutu. He led his people in their struggle for freedom, justice and reconciliation. He gave the Church and the world at large the best possible challenge and inspiration to work together for God’s plan for unity, justice and peace. He was a great leader of the One ecumenical movement, serving the One Church, the One Humanity, and the One Creation of God.“
May he Rest In Peace!
Glory to God … and on Earth Peace!
Dear Friends, Sisters and Brothers in our worldwide fellowship,
this is the second year of the Corona-Pandemic and it’s again challenging all of us as we approach Christmas and the New Year. The conflicts in our societies and worldwide are getting tougher, the nerves are on edge. This reflects our this year’s Christmas Card. „Glory to God … and on Earth Peace!“ weiterlesen