On June 18, 80 million Reformed Christians from 230 denominations were joined together as the World Communion of Reformed Churches was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
At a 10-day international conference, leaders pledged unity in the pursuit of justice, peace and healing around the world. Two previously independent bodies, the World Alliance of Reformed Churches — which included the Presbyterian Church in Canada — and the Reformed Ecumenical Council amalgamated to create the WCRC.
Rev. Stephen Kendall, principal clerk of the PCC and a member of the WARC executive, signed a statement of commitment on behalf of the church.
Another Canadian Presbyterian, Rev. Mary Fontaine, head of Hummingbird Ministries in B.C., was elected to the 22-member WCRC executive committee. — C.Purvis
