World Council of Churches 55d ago

The 12th Symposium on the Role of Religion and Faith-Based Organizations in International Affairs kicked off on 5 May with nearly 500 registered participants, passionate remarks, honest criticism, and ultimately a sense of hope in a multilateral system that stands on a precipice in multiple ways. The 2026 edition of the symposium was co-sponsored by the World Council of Churches, ACT Alliance, Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, General Board of Church and Society of The United Methodist Church, International Academy for Multicultural Cooperation, Islamic Relief USA, Milstein Center for Interreligious Dialogue-Jewish Theological Seminary, Soka Gakkai International, The Lutheran World Federation, and United Religions Initiative; in cooperation with the United Nations Interagency Task Force on Religion and Sustainable Development and its Multi-Faith Advisory Council. ------- The WCC is a worldwide fellowship of churches seeking unity in common witness and Christian service. For more information go to https://www.oikoumene.org​ Follow WCC on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldcouncilofchurches Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldcouncilofchurches Twitter: https://twitter.com/oikoumene​