During a recent webinar organized by the World Council of Churches (WCC), the plight of the Sudanese people caught in a 12-month armed conflict was highlighted. The webinar provided updates on the situation in Sudan and the needs of the Sudanese people. The event was a result of a visit to Sudan by a delegation led by the WCC, which included representatives from various organizations such as the All Africa Conference of Churches, ACT Alliance, and Norwegian Church Aid. The purpose of the visit was to show solidarity with the churches and people of Sudan and offer spiritual, pastoral, and moral support. The webinar featured speakers from the WCC and participants of the visit who shared their experiences and insights. The event aimed to raise awareness about the ongoing conflict and the urgent need for assistance for the Sudanese people. The webinar took place on May 17th at 3pm CET.
In another development, the WCC participated in the sixth Annual Meeting of the Ecumenical and Francophone Society of Theology of Ecology (SOFTE) held in Biviers, France, from July 2nd to July 5th. Dr. Louk Andrianos, WCC consultant on care for creation, sustainability, and climate justice, contributed virtually with a reflection on biodiversity, spirituality, and the need to redirect human greed towards oikocentrism. The conference focused on the complex relationship between humans and the rest of creation, advocating for a shift towards stewardship as envisioned in Christian ecological thought. Andrianos emphasized the importance of ecological spirituality in combating consumerism and structural greed, stating that humans are only one species among billions on Earth and should live in humility and equity with Creation. The conference featured presentations from notable eco-theologians on various aspects of ecological spirituality. WCC's involvement in the conference highlights its commitment to promoting ecological spirituality and addressing anthropological questions for Christian ecological thinking. [b9e1b867] [0e0e7e3d]