Marking 30 years since the adoption of the 1995 Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, participants from the Asia Pacific member churches and partners of the World Council of Churches (WCC), met in Jakarta, Indonesia, to reflect theologically, contextually, and practically on the commitments of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action in the current global context.

As the World Council of Churches (WCC) executive committee convened in Hangzhou, China, from 20-25 November, the prayer life of the governing body proved to be both dynamic and unique to the local context.

In a historic commemoration of the 1700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council, faith leaders gathered in Nicaea—modern-day Iznik, Türkiye – on 28 November to mark the 1700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council in the history of the church.

At the Sixth World Conference on Faith and Order, Bossey academic dean Rev. Fr. Dr. Lawrence Iwuamadi said the strong participation of young ecumenists at GETI 2025 offered renewed hope for the future of Christian unity.

As a third-generation Orthodox Christian from Kenya and a professor of practical and public theology, Father Evangelos Thiani offers a unique perspective on the intersection of ancient tradition and African identity. In this interview with China Christian Daily, he discusses the history of the Orthodox Church in Kenya, the complex relationship between church and nationalism, and the "Incarnational Model" of mission. He also shares a message of solidarity with the Church in China.

The executive committee of the World Council of Churches (WCC) has concluded a six-day meeting in Hangzhou, marking the second time the governing body has convened in China. Held from 20 to 25 November 2025, the gathering combined a formal business agenda with a pilgrimage encounter, exploring the theme "Christ, culture, and context."

Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, WCC general secretary, talked with China Christian Daily about the Sixth World Conference on Faith and Order held in Egypt, the ongoing work of the WCC, artificial intelligence, and the engagement of young people in the ecumenical movement.

As the World Council of Churches (WCC) executive committee will convene a meeting in Hangzhou on Thursday, WCC general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay talked about the main agenda, his impressions of China, the Chinese context, and the Chinese church in relation to the global church.

During a special event in Nanjing, China, on 18 November, with 300 participants and 90 international guests, the World Council of Churches (WCC) extended congratulations to the Amity Foundation upon its 40th anniversary.

The World Council of Churches (WCC) executive committee will convene in Hangzhou, China, from 20-25 November, at the invitation of the China Christian Council.