“This theology is most in line with grassroots Christian movements, but of course aiming at the entire church. These theological reflections were complemented by a critique of the “myth of redemptive violence” by the American theologian Walter Wink. Finally, we incorporated a political science perspective through Hanne-Margret Birckenbach’s ‘Peace Logic.’

“This collaborative effort has reignited my hope in ecumenism and in significant ways re-energized my own commitment to this important work

“This regional ecumenical theological institute offers us a special opportunity to respond to that question together in the United States and Canada. We are grateful for the World Council of Churches’ accompaniment on the journey

“This will serve as a foundation for the continuation of the centuries-old relations that exist between our two Churches

“The forum was not merely a conference but a movement-building moment. I return with a renewed mindset that another world is possible and that faith communities, when rooted in justice and solidarity, can be catalysts for that transformation.

“the WCC remains committed to journeying with the faith communities and people of Ukraine in their struggle against an illegal and immoral war

“all of this was repeatedly discussed and expanded upon over the course of about half a year in online plenary sessions as well as among individual plenary members

“The leadership of the World Council of Churches (WCC) expressed deep concern over the situation surrounding the Armenian Apostolic Church and condemned external interference in its internal affairs.