Bonded with the Marginalised for a just and inclusive church and world (EC 11)

Discrimination and marginalization of people on the basis of their colour, ethnicity, caste, gender, disabilities and other factors have always been matters of concern for churches everywhere. This has resulted in a variety of diaconal initiatives and advocacy for their rights and justice. In fact, such engagement has given visibility, relevance and purpose to the churches and ecumenical organizations, including the WCC.

This ecumenical conversation will attempt to address some of the major hesitations and inhibitions that churches encounter in responding to marginalized groups. It will also search for creative possibilities for churches’ effective presence and witness in an increasingly unjust and exclusionary world. In addressing these issues, churches have an opportunity to become truly alternative communities, holding forth the
promise of the coming reign of God. The conversation will draw from the experiences and resources of those who are struggling against racism, casteism, and for Indigenous people, people with disabilities, people forced to migrate or flee and those in migrant churches.