An introduction to the World Council of Churches
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- Publication Date
- 2003-
- Material Type
- Book
- Location
- U. of T. Libraries
- Call Number
- BX 6 W78 A2
- Corporate Author
- World Council of Churches
- Place of Publication
- Geneva
- Publisher
- World Council of Churches
- Publication Date
- 2003-
- Physical Description
- v.
- Material Type
- Book
- Notes
- 2008 edition has title: An introduction to the World Council of Churches.
- Starting in 2004 the publication is entitled "Annual review".
- "The annual review ... is the first in a new format. The review follows the framework of the core programmes and initiatives of the WCC and aims to give an account of the work accomplished in each area, in an accessible and attractive way. In addition to this central section, the review includes summary information on the financial situation of the WCC, its present organization, and some relevant statistics. Alongside this annual review, a WCC yearbook will continue to be published presenting the full contact information of member churches and of ecumenical partners. An audited financial report will also be available on request from the WCC". -- p. [4].
- 2006 contents: The WCC Fellowship of Churches -- Introduction: Living Out God's Grace in the World / Samuel Kobia -- Profile of the World Council of Churches -- 2006 Highlights -- A New Ecumenical Mandate for the 21st Century -- Strengthening the Ecumenical Movement -- Unity, Mission and Evangelism -- The Church's Public Voice -- Inter-religious Dialogue and Action -- Globalization, Environment and Solidarity -- Developing New Ecumenical Leadership -- Financial Overview 2006 -- Income and Contributors 2006 -- WCC Governing Bodies and Staff Leadership -- WCC Programme and Management 2007.
- 2005 contents: Introduction / Samuel Kobia -- Year in Review -- Nurturing the Fellowship of Churches -- Building the Unity of the Churches -- Churches Seeking Peace -- Churches in International Affairs -- Churches in Dialogue with Other Faiths -- Come, Holy Spirit, Heal and Reconcile ! -- Churches Caring for Life -- Churches Serving Human Need -- Education: Carrying the Ecumenical Vision -- Bossey: An Ecumenical Laboratory -- The Quest for Peace with Justice in the Holy Land -- Churches in the Struggle against HIV and AIDS -- Recent WCC Publications and Resources -- WCC Member Churches 2005 -- WCC Governing Bodies and Staff Leadership 2006 -- WCC Financial Overview 2005 -- WCC Income and Donors 2005 -- WCC on the World Wide Web -- WCC Programmes and Activities 2005.
- 2004 review of 2004 includes programs such as the Decade to Overcome Violence and the Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel.
- Starting with the 2003 edition, the Yearbooks is split into two different publications: "Address Lists, Constitution and Rules" and "The Year in Review".
- 2003 i.e. review of 2002 contents: Introduction -- Churches in the World -- The Churches and Society -- The Churches in Ecumenical Fellowship -- Finances and Organization - WCC Structures -- Obituaries.
- Added Entry
- Annual review
- Yearbook : the year in review
- Subjects
- World Council of Churches
- World Council of Churches - Directories
- World Council of Churches - Government
- World Council of Churches - Structure
- ISBN
- 2-8254-1406-9 (2004)
- 2-8254-1389-5 (2003)
- Call Number
- BX 6 W78 A2
- Location
- U. of T. Libraries