Commission leaders in Chiang Mai reflect on re-articulating social ethics for today
Commission leaders in Chiang Mai reflect on re-articulating social ethics for today
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Fri, 10/09/2026 - 10:52
World Council of Churches (WCC) commission leaders in Chiang Mai, where those gathered are exploring what “Being Church in the World Today” means, took time to reflect on what it means to re-articulate ecumenical social ethics today, and their hopes for the impact of the conference.
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Archbishop Julio E. Murray, moderator of the WCC Commission on Climate Justice and Sustainable Development, Dr Gisela Schneider, co-chair for the Access and Health Systems Working Group of the WCC Commission on Health and Healing, and Dr Mathews George Chunakara, moderator of the WCC Commission of the Churches on International Affairs.
Photo: Sean Hawkey/WCC
Dr Mathews George Chunakara, from the Mar Thoma Syrian Church of Malabar, is moderator of the WCC Commission of the Churches on International Affairs. The commission is contributing to the conference by analysing some of the most pertinent issues in today ’ s global context and helping participants discern contextual challenges.
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