http://www.christianpost.com/us/topics/wcc Copyright (c) Christian Post. All Rights Reserved. 5 en-gb 144 17 http://www.christianpost.com http://www.christianpost.com/images/blogs/article/cpLogo.gif http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091022/wcc-unbelievable-for-claiming-freedom-in-n-korea-says-rights-group/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091022/wcc-unbelievable-for-claiming-freedom-in-n-korea-says-rights-group/index.html The head of an organization that supports persecuted Christians blasted the World Council of Churches for claiming that the Church in North Korea has freedom. Michelle A. Vu Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:02:03 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091021/wcc-head-preaches-unity-at-north-korean-church/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091021/wcc-head-preaches-unity-at-north-korean-church/index.html The head of the World Council of Churches preached to a North Korean congregation Sunday, emphasizing the importance of cooperation and unity in a country known for its reclusiveness and for having the most heavily militarized border in the world. Aaron J. Leichman Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:50:32 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091016/wcc-head-to-visit-north-korea-churches/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091016/wcc-head-to-visit-north-korea-churches/index.html Responding to the invitation of the Korean Christian Federation of North Korea, the general secretary of the World Council of Churches will begin his pastoral visit to churches in North Korea on Saturday. Ethan Cole Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:00:47 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091014/theologians-dialogue-to-advance-unity-in-divided-world/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091014/theologians-dialogue-to-advance-unity-in-divided-world/index.html "The Church is called to be one, but cannot understand that call from an exclusive or excluding perspective," the Anglican minister said. "We are the people of God, called to journey together, not to demonize and leave behind others because we consider them 'not one of us.'" Audrey Barrick Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:30:05 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091003/world-council-of-churches-sees-honesty-as-basis-for-interfaith-encounters/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091003/world-council-of-churches-sees-honesty-as-basis-for-interfaith-encounters/index.html Both the incoming and outgoing heads of the World Council of Churches this week stressed honesty as the basis upon which people of different faiths can have meaningful encounters. Jenna Lyle Sat, 03 Oct 2009 22:52:23 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090903/interview-new-wcc-head-on-plans-contentious-issues/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090903/interview-new-wcc-head-on-plans-contentious-issues/index.html The World Council of Churches elected the Rev. Dr. Olav Fykse Tveit as its new general secretary last week during the meeting of its main decision-making body in Geneva. The following is an edited transcript of an interview with Tveit during the Aug. 26 to Sept. 2 meeting. Maria Mackay Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:06:28 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090902/wcc-calls-on-israel-to-dismantle-settlements/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090902/wcc-calls-on-israel-to-dismantle-settlements/index.html The World Council of Churches on Wednesday called on Israel to cease and dismantle its settlements in the occupied territories. Ethan Cole Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:26:34 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090901/interview-samuel-kobia-on-the-next-phase-of-his-ecumenical-journey/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090901/interview-samuel-kobia-on-the-next-phase-of-his-ecumenical-journey/index.html The outgoing general secretary of the World Council of Churches spoke about his last six years in office and where he is headed next in his ecumenical ministry. Maria Mackay Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:02:47 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090901/wcc-seeks-broader-ecumenical-engagement-at-next-assembly/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090901/wcc-seeks-broader-ecumenical-engagement-at-next-assembly/index.html Organizers of the 2013 World Council of Churches assembly stressed that the next meeting would bring together not only WCC members, but also representatives of other Christian traditions, including Pentecostals and Evangelicals still outside the WCC fold. Maria Mackay Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:00:57 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090831/world-ecumenical-body-chooses-s-korea-for-next-general-assembly/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090831/world-ecumenical-body-chooses-s-korea-for-next-general-assembly/index.html The Central Committee of the World Council of Churches has voted to hold its next General Assembly in Busan, South Korea, in 2013. Maria Mackay Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:09:13 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090831/american-jewish-group-blasts-wcc-head-for-israel-comment/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090831/american-jewish-group-blasts-wcc-head-for-israel-comment/index.html The American Jewish Committee, one of the oldest Jewish advocacy organizations in the United States, denounced a statement made by the World Council of Churches General Secretary the Rev. Samuel Kobia who called Israel’s "occupation" of Palestinian territories "a sin against God." Ethan Cole Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:43:53 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090830/world-council-of-churches-bids-farewell-to-kobia/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090830/world-council-of-churches-bids-farewell-to-kobia/index.html Around 150 members of the World Council of Churches’ main decision-making body honored the nearly six-year tenure of outgoing general secretary Dr. Samuel Kobia with a farewell service Sunday. Maria Mackay Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:30:30 EDT