During visit to WCC, Episcopal officer Rev. Dr Kirsten L. Guidero reflects on deepening engagement

During visit to WCC, Episcopal officer Rev. Dr Kirsten L. Guidero reflects on deepening engagement

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Wed, 07/08/2026 - 17:20

Rev. Dr Kirsten L. Guidero serves as ecumenical and interreligious officer for the Division of Public Policy, Partnership, and Witness for the Episcopal Church. She visited the World Council of Churches (WCC) and came away with inspiration and ideas for deepening engagement and collaboration in many ways.

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“ I am here because I am new in my role as the point person for ecumenical and interreligious relations for the Episcopal Church, and the WCC is the premier organisation that is leading the way for Christians internationally to engage in that work,” she explained. “ The historic presence and projects of the WCC are very important for us to connect, and to figure out how we can continue to invigorate our cooperation, our collaboration, and involvement with those projects as they continue to evolve.”

Guidero received an overview of the WCC Commission of the Churches on International Affairs, Faith and Order, the WCC structure, anti-racism programmes,…