AACC General Secretary welcomes the WCC Central Committee in Johannesburg, South Africa
The World Council of Churches (WCC) Central Committee is the council’s governing body with primary responsibility and authority to carry out the vision and policies of the organization set by the WCC General Aassembly, deepen the living fellowship of the WCC member churches, provide coherence and strategic leadership to the one ecumenical movement, provide opportunities for consultation among Christian churches on issues of mutual concern, among other duties. The 70th central committee elected at the 11th WCC Assembly in 2022 meets every two years until the next assembly in 2030 and its currently is meeting in South Africa at the invitation of the South African Council of Churches and member churches.
During the meeting’s opening session held on 18th June 2025, the AACC General Secretary, Rev. Dr. Fidon Mwombeki welcomed the Central committee to Africa on behalf of all AACC’s member churches and councils.
“The Church in Africa thanks God for the Gospel.” He said. “Now we celebrate the gospel together with the whole church of God in the world.” He continued.
Rev. Dr. Fidon expressed that the African churches thrive in the love of Christ that compels us to proclaim the same gospel of salvation to our own people and beyond, to fight for the dignity of Africans and people of African descent, to be faithful stewards of God’s creation, to exercise ethical leadership in our churches and society, to work for justice for all and to work for peace in the continent and beyond.
“We are so delighted to be in South Africa, and I would like to thank the South African Council of Churches and all member churches in South Africa for hosting us and the wonderful hospitality we are enjoying here.” Said the WCC Moderator, Prof. Dr. Heinrich Bedford-Strohm during the opening session.
In the photo: Rev. Dr. Fidon Mwombeki welcoming the WCC Central Committee to South Africa. [Courtesy - Brian Muyunga]
