WCC executive committee to convene in Philippines
WCC executive committee to convene in Philippines
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Thu, 11/12/2026 - 16:02
The World Council of Churches (WCC) executive committee will convene in the Philippines from 18-24 November to focus on expressing ecumenical solidarity with Filipino churches, restructuring of the WCC, strategic plans, and approval of the 2027 budget.
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The meeting in Manila is at the invitation of the National Council of Churches in the Philippines.
In addition to expressing sustained accompaniment for justice, reconciliation, and unity with churches in the Philippines, the governing body is convening at the mid-term moment between assemblies, and will discuss vision and strategy for the WCC 12th Assembly in 2030.
The business agenda includes approval of 2027 plans and budgets, follow-up on executive committee outcomes from June 2026, as well as monitoring the implementation of WCC strategies, membership matters, and preparing for the central committee in May 2027. The executive committee will also discuss programme activities such as the Ecumenical Decade for Climate Justice Action.
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