WCC commission reviews global initiatives in education, charts future priorities
WCC commission reviews global initiatives in education, charts future priorities
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Wed, 10/14/2026 - 13:27
The World Council of Churches (WCC) Commission on Ecumenical Education and Formation (EEF) concluded its meeting at the WCC Ecumenical Institute at Bossey, reviewing ongoing initiatives and discerning priorities for the future of ecumenical education and formation.
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The WCC EEF Commission met at the Ecumenical Institute at Bossey from 4 to 9 October.
Photo: Marcelo Schneider/WCC
Under the theme “ Ecumenical Formation as Ethos and as Programme,” commissioners engaged in theological reflection, strategic planning, and dialogue with WCC leadership, as well as the institute ’ s faculty and students. The meeting also coincided with celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Ecumenical Institute at Bossey.
Global and regional initiatives
Discussions focused on strengthening ecumenical formation across the WCC ’ s work, particularly through the Global Ecumenical Theological Institute (GETI) and Regional Ecumenical Theological Institutes (RETIs).
Dr Sara Gehlin, of the Church of Sweden and…
