Called to Transformation

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Authors

Pillay, Jerry

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Wiley

Abstract

Against the background of the document Called to Transformation – Ecumenical Diakonia, published in June 2022 by the World Council of Churches and ACT Alliance, this article argues for a comprehensive approach to diakonia in which community projects and programmes, education, and training should emphasize social justice, people's participation, and the role of people's movements and the need for networking between them. This approach also stresses that diakonia must go beyond mere service, charity, and relief and engage in radical transformation.

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Ecumenical movement, Diakonia, Transformation, World Council of Churches (WCC), ACT alliance, Sustainable development goals (SDGs)

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Citation

Pillay, J. 2023, 'Called to Transformation', Ecumenical Review, vol. 75, no. 3-4, pp. 335-348, doi : 10.1111/erev.12807.