The World Council of Churches is an international fellowship of Christian churches, formed at an assembly in Amsterdam in the wake of the Second World War, from earlier movements seeking Christian unity. Its member churches include many Protestant, Anglican and Orthodox churches, and it has its headquarters in Geneva. The Catholic Church is not a member but sends observers and cooperates in some work. The council promotes dialogue between churches, theological discussion and joint action on issues such as peace, justice and the environment. It played a part in the struggle against apartheid, and it has faced criticism both from conservatives who oppose its political engagement and from those who find its progress on unity too slow.
Before and after
- 5 July 1948The National Health Service begins in Britain
- 8 July 1948First flight of Ilyushin Il-28
- 26 July 1948Executive Order 9981
- 29 July 1948The Stoke Mandeville Games for disabled athletes
- 23 August 1948Founding of World Council of Churches
- 24 August 1948Birth of Sauli Niinistö
- 7 September 1948Birth of Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan
- from 13 September 1948 to 18 September 1948Operation Polo
- 20 September 1948Birth of George R. R. Martin
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The era
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