WCC NEWS: WCC extends congratulations to Rev. Dr Karen Georgia Thompson, president-elect of World Communion of Reformed Churches

World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay extended congratulations to Rev. Dr Karen Georgia Thompson on her election as president of the World Communion of Reformed Churches. Rev. Dr Karen Georgia Thompson, president of the World Communion of Reformed Churches  24 October 2025 “Your election is a joyful and inspiring moment — one that affirms your lifelong dedication to the ministry of reconciliation, unity, and justice, and exemplifies your deep commitment to servant leadership in the body of Christ,” wrote Pillay. “Your distinguished journey of faith and leadership, including your service to lead the United Church of Christ, has been a source of inspiration to many within the global Christian family.” Pillay reflected that Thompson—who serves on the WCC executive and central committees and on the Permanent Committee on Consensus and Collaboration—has embodied a leadership rooted in humility, vision, and compassion. “Your insights and commitment have strengthened our shared ecumenical witness, and we give thanks for the ways in which you continue to build bridges across traditions and cultures in the spirit of mutual respect and unity,” Pillay wrote. “As you now assume this new role within the WCRC, may your leadership continue to nurture collaboration among the churches, deepen our shared commitment to God’s justice, and bear witness to the transforming love of Christ in the world.” Read the WCC letter of congratulations to Rev. Dr Karen Georgia Thompson, president of the World Communion of Reformed Churches World Communion of Reformed Churches See more

The World Council of Churches promotes Christian unity in faith, witness and service for a just and peaceful world. An ecumenical fellowship of churches founded in 1948, today the WCC brings together 356 Protestant, Orthodox, Anglican and other churches representing more than 580 million Christians in over 120 countries, and works cooperatively with the Roman Catholic Church. The WCC general secretary is Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay from the Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa. Media contact: +41 79 507 6363; www.oikoumene.org/press Our visiting address is: World Council of Churches Chemin du Pommier 42 Kyoto Building Le Grand-Saconnex CH-1218 Switzerland