World Council of Churches (WCC) Inter-Orthodox Pre-Assembly:

“the call for unity, reconciliation, justice, and peace remains our mission today"

15 May 2022, Paralimni, Cyprus: Sunday service is celebrated in the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint George, Church of Cyprus, in Paralimni. The service is attended by participants in an Inter-Orthodox Pre-Assembly Consultation to the World Council of Churches’ 11th Assembly that brings together more than 50 delegates representing 20 Eastern and Oriental Orthodox member churches, in Cyprus on 9-16 May 2022. Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC

An Inter-Orthodox Pre-Assembly held last week affirmed “the utmost importance of love” and a “call for unity, reconciliation, justice, and peace,” according to a communique jointly released from the 50 participants, which included delegates from 20 Eastern and Oriental Orthodox churches.

“In Orthodox theology, love is of utmost importance,” reads the communique.

“The One God in Trinity in His divine goodness created the world, and maintain, and protects humanity and all His creation with his love.”

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WCC Inter-Orthodox Pre-Assembly: “the call for unity, reconciliation, justice, and peace remains our mission today" | World Council of Churches (oikoumene.org)

11th Assembly Bible study - Ascension

Part of a series of Bible studies in preparation for the WCC 11th Assembly, this sixth text was written by Janet Corlett, a presbyter of the Methodist Church in Britain.

Jesus the Saviour reigns,

The God of truth and love,

When He had purged our stains,

He took His seat above

From “Rejoice the Lord is King” by Charles Wesley, 

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11th Assembly Bible study - Ascension | World Council of Churches (oikoumene.org)