WCC letter of congratulations to new general secretary of Canadian Council of Churches

WCC letter of congratulations to new general secretary of Canadian Council of Churches

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Wed, 08/12/2026 - 17:10

Geneva, 12 August 2026

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." (Proverbs 3:5-6)

Dear Rev. Janet Anstead,

Grace and peace to you in the name of the Triune God – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

On behalf of the World Council of Churches (WCC), I would like to extend our warmest congratulations on your appointment as general secretary of the Canadian Council of Churches (CCC).

We rejoice in this new chapter in your ministry and leadership, and we give thanks for the gifts, experience, and commitment you bring to the ecumenical movement. Your longstanding engagement in the life and witness of the Canadian churches and your involvement in ecumenical and interfaith ministry have prepared you well for this important responsibility.

Your commitment to bridging diverse perspectives through leadership, theology, and law is particularly significant in a time when the churches are called to deepen their witness to unity, justice,…