World Communion of Reformed Churches
World Communion of Reformed Churches

The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) brings together 80 million Reformed Christians worldwide - united in a commitment to making a difference on the big issues of our day - climate change, human rights, economic justice and helping our neighbours of all faiths.

Its 230 member churches in 108 countries are Congregational, Presbyterian, Reformed and United churches with roots in the 16th-century Reformation led by John Calvin, John Knox and others. WCRC has its secretariat in Geneva, Switzerland.

Renewed and Reformed
WCRC was born through an historic merger of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC) and the Reformed Ecumenical Council (REC) in June 2010. Delegates meeting June 18-28 in Grand Rapids, United States, launched a landmark effort to unite Christians for common witness and service to the world.

WCRC Creates a 'New Thing' for God's People

In a spirit of unity and cooperation, the newly formed World Communion of Reformed Churches made several decisions, "heard the Gospel of reconciling love," and prepared itself to respond "in joyful hope" to a range of issues in churches and the world, the WCRC said in a final message statement issued Saturday. (Photo: Erick Coll)

Church musician killed following international church gathering

Indonesian church musician, Christina Mandang, has died from injuries sustained when hit by a car on the closing day of a global church gathering in Grand Rapids, United States.

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Reformed churches send special message to children

The Uniting General Council of the World Communion of Reformed Churches ended as it began: with a special message to children welcoming them to the new "family" of 80 million Reformed Christians worldwide that was created in Grand Rapids, United States on 18 June.

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