The 11th Assembly of the World Council of Churches

A unique opportunity and a generational event

The 11th Assembly of the World Council of Churches took place in Karlsruhe, Germany, from 31 August to 8 September 2022, under the theme "Christ's love moves the world to reconciliation and unity".

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Summary of the Assembly with important documents, pictures and videos

Karlsruhe 22, Schlussfeier

World’s churches converge on Germany city of Karlsruhe to pray and act

From 31 August to 8 September, thousands of Christians converged on the German city of Karlsruhe for the 11th Assembly of the World Council of Churches.
Summary

The WCC Assembly is the highest governing body of the World Council of Churches (WCC), and normally meets every eight years. It is the only time when the entire fellowship of member churches comes together in one place for prayer and celebration.

A WCC Assembly is a special time in the lives of member churches, ecumenical partners, and other churches, as it brings together more than 3500 participants, from all over the world. It is a unique opportunity for the churches to deepen their commitment to visible unity and common witness. This makes a WCC Assembly the most diverse Christian gathering of its size in the world.

David Zaugg, Director a.i. of External Relations, Member of the Executive Board, Senior Public Affairs and Migration Officer
T +41 31 370 25 60, david.zaugg@evref.ch

Damian Kessi, Senior External Relations Officer
T +41 31 370 25 51, damian.kessi@evref.ch