Christ's Love Moves the World
to Reconciliation and Unity
We are part of the global church. We are connected with others seeking the way of justice and peace all around the world.
In 2022, the World Council of Churches, of which the Anglican Church is a member, will gather for its 11th global assembly. This assembly will come after a time of waiting because of the global pandemic, a virus that has exposed and highlighted both the vulnerability of all humankind and the profound inequalities and divisions among us. The world has been awakened to the ugly realities of privilege and oppression, of economic, social, and ethnic injustices.
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In the shadow of this experience, the churches will come together, in response to God’s call, to hold a light of hope and to celebrate the love of God the Holy Trinity, a love made fully manifest in Jesus Christ that moves people to reconciliation and unity. In the times in which we now live, we will ask of one another, “How does a church – in whom the love of Christ is pleased to dwell – organize, speak, and act in this season?” and “How, in this moment, shall we share together in God’s mission of love to the world?”
The assembly logo is formed by 4 elements:
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The cross - the assembly theme is an affirmation of faith that Christ’s compassionate love transforms the world in the life-giving power of the Holy Spirit. Placed prominently in the symbol, the cross is an expression of the love of Christ.
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The dove - a universal symbol of peace and reconciliation, the dove stands for the Holy Spirit and also refers to deep biblical expressions of hope.
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The circle - the whole inhabited world (oikoumene) – bringing a sense of unity and common goal, and a new beginning. The circle is also inspired by the concept of reconciliation. As Christians, we have been reconciled with God through Christ, and as churches, we are agents of forgiveness and love both within and outside our communities. The ecumenical movement has responded to the call for unity and reconciliation through resolute work and action for a more just and participatory society and the care for God’s Creation.
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The way - we all come from different places, cultures and churches; we walk different paths responding to God’s call; we are all on a pilgrimage through which we encounter others and join together on a journey of justice and peace. The different paths represent our various journeys, the movement, freedom and vibrancy of life that drive the WCC and its member churches around the world.
