World Methodist Council

06/13/2026

Joshua Rathnam, Vice President of the World M**hodist Council and Director of Ecumenical Relations of the Church of North India, visited Hannover a few days ago to meet with the staff of the World Communion of Reformed Churches.

The conversation centered on the closely related themes of Mission, Theology and Justice, which lie at the heart of both organisations' commitments.

Over the course of the visit, the discussion explored how the WCRC and the World M**hodist Council might deepen their cooperation in the years ahead, particularly in addressing the pressing justice concerns facing churches around the world today. The exchange also offered an opportunity to reflect on the shared theological foundations that unite the Reformed and M**hodist traditions, and on the practical ways these convictions can be expressed in common mission and witness.

The WCRC was glad to welcome Joshua Rathnam and looks forward to continuing this fruitful relationship between our two communions.

The WCRC office in Hannover was pleased to welcome Joshua Rathnam, Vice President of the M**hodist World Council and Director of Ecumenical Relations at the Church of North India.

Through conversations of theology, mission, and ecumenism, the global communion grows in connection as we witness together the work of the church.

06/05/2026

Churches and faith-based organizations from Colombia, the United Kingdom, and Ireland, together with investment and ecumenical partners, have submitted a complaint under the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct concerning HSBC Holdings plc and its financial relationship with Glencore, the company operating the Cerrejón coal mine in La Guajira, Colombia.

Read more of the statement from the World Council of Churches here...

Churches and faith-based organizations from Colombia, the United Kingdom, and Ireland, together with investment and ecumenical partners, have submitted a complaint under the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct concerning HSBC Holdings plc and its financial r...

06/05/2026

Check out the June 2026 First Friday Letter through the link below:
https://issuu.com/wmcouncil/docs/june_2026_ffl

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𝑃𝑖𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑖𝑠 𝑎𝑛 𝑒𝑚𝑝𝑡𝑦 𝑎𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑢𝑒 𝑖𝑛 𝐻𝑎𝑣𝑎𝑛𝑎 𝑎𝑠 𝑎 𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑢𝑙𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑏𝑙𝑜𝑐𝑘𝑎𝑑𝑒 𝑜𝑛 𝑜𝑖𝑙 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑘𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑑𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑐ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑖𝑠𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑑.

06/04/2026

Richard Tsang recently re-elected Vice-President of the Hong Kong M**hodist Church (2027-30) visited the WMC General Secretary in London. The presents are regarding the 50th Anniversary of the historic coming together of two M**hodist Churches in Hong Kong.

05/13/2026

The World M**hodist Council Youth and Young Adults Committee is launching its first Peacebuilding Online Learning Programme.

International Law as a Foundation for Peace: Faith, Justice, and Global Responsibility

Join us online on Tuesday, 2 June 2026, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm London time (GMT+1) for an interactive session exploring international law, peacebuilding, human dignity, and Christian responsibility in contexts of war, displacement, and global injustice.

The session will include keynote input from Dr Fatou Bensouda, WMC Peace Award Laureate 2025 and former Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, together with reflections from young adults from Palestine and Ukraine.

The programme will be conducted in English. To make the session as accessible as possible, we are exploring the possibility of offering live interpretation in Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, and Korean, depending on volunteer availability.

Register here: https://form.jotform.com/261296180302350

For more information, please contact: [email protected]

05/01/2026

Check out the May 2026 First Friday Letter here!

https://issuu.com/wmcouncil/docs/may_2026_ffl_pdf

04/05/2026

2026 World M**hodist Council Easter Message from World M**hodist Council General Secretary Rev. Dr. Reynaldo Ferreira Leão Neto accompanied by 2025 Peace Award Recipient, Dr. Fatou Bensouda.

Easter Message from World M**hodist Council General Secretary Rev. Dr. Reynaldo Ferreira Leão Neto accompanied by 2025 Peace Award Recipient, Dr. Fatou Benso...

04/03/2026

Check out the April 2026 Edition of the FFL!

https://issuu.com/wmcouncil/docs/april_2026_ffl

04/02/2026

After a four-day solidarity and pastoral visit to Cuba, an international ecumenical delegation, in a statement, expressed the support and compassionate care, particularly regarding the grave humanitarian and human rights impacts of the unilateral economic embargo imposed on Cuba by the US for more than six and a half decades.

“The most vulnerable people include 5 million people living with chronic illnesses whose treatments are at risk of disruption and 1 million people who rely on tanker trucks for drinking water,” reads the statement. "The delegation sought to convey the solidarity of the global ecumenical fellowship with the churches and people of Cuba suffering these impacts.”

“Discussions focused on the humanitarian situation, the role of churches in accompanying vulnerable communities, and the need for policies that prioritize human dignity,” reads the statement. “Throughout the visit, delegation members witnessed and heard painful testimonies of the suffering of the Cuban people in this situation.”

Read the full statement here: https://worldmethodistcouncil.org/2026/04/02/statement-on-conclusion-of-international-ecumenical-solidarity-visit-to-cuba/

Photo credits: Panchito González/Prensa Latina

03/31/2026

A pastoral delegation initiated by the World Communion of Reformed Churches worshipped together in Havana, Cuba on Palm Sunday. The group is accompanying the people of Cuba during a time of deepening humanitarian challenge.

The delegation consists of the Rev. Dr. Reynaldo Ferreira Leao Neto, General Secretary of the World M**hodist Council; Rev. Philip Vinod Peacock, General Secretary of the WCRC, the Rev. Prof. Dr. Jerry Pillay, General Secretary of the World Council of Churches; Rev. Jihyun Oh, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and Executive Director of Presbyterian Life & Witness; the Rev. Jimmie R. Hawkins, Director of Advocacy in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.); the Rt. Rev. Anthony Poggo, Secretary-General of the Anglican Communion; and the Rev. Dr. Michael Blair, General Secretary of the United Church of Canada.

This visit comes amid growing concern about the impact of economic restrictions on essential services such as health care, food, water, and energy. Together, they are meeting with churches, ecumenical partners, and community leaders; visiting local congregations and health institutions; and witnessing firsthand the realities faced by Cuban communities.