Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay was installed as the ninth WCC General Secretary on 17 February 2023. He comes from the Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa
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Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, the ninth general secretary of the World Council of Churches during the service of his installation in the Ecumenical Centre Chapel on 17 February 2023. Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC |
“We need to stand where God stands with the poor, wretched, neglected, and suffering in the world,” he said. “The question is, as member churches: Where will you stand?” Pillay reflected, in his message....“The church ought to live to fulfil the purpose of God.”
The NCCA extends a warm welcome to Prof Pillay and looks forward to continued friendship with the WWC as we work together for the unity of the Church.
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