NIFEA Consultation - Economy of Peace - Theological Communique and Action Plan
NIFEA Consultation - Economy of Peace - Theological Communique and Action Plan
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Wed, 09/16/2026 - 13:39
“Then justice will dwell in the wilderness and righteousness abide in the fruitful field. The effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust forever. My people will abide in a peaceful habitation, in secure dwellings, and in quiet resting places.” -Isaiah 32:16-18
“For [Christ] is our peace; in his flesh he has made both groups into one and has broken down the dividing wall, that is, the hostility between us.” -Ephesians 2:14
From 26 to 28 August 2026, we, theologians, church leaders, economists, youth leaders, Indigenous leaders, ecumenical partners and peace-building practitioners coming from Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, the Middle East, North America and Europe met in Panama City for the New International Financial and Economic Architecture (NIFEA) Consultation on Economy of Peace. NIFEA, which envisions an Economy of Life for all, is a joint ecumenical initiative of the World Council of Churches, the World Communion of Reformed Churches, the Lutheran World Federation, the World…
