12/3/04

Following the Chain

As church members continue to question their financial support of the World Council of Churches (WCC) and it's national arm the National Council of Churches ( NCC ) it is imperative that we look at what these organizations are saying ,doing and who they align themselves with.

The Moravian Church supports the WCC/NCC through a designated line item budget request that requires approval from each congregation at their annual Church Council meetings. This token amount  supplements the funding of international travel of Moravian leaders like PEC president Bob Sawyer ( WCC central committee member ) and others to places like Geneva, Switzerland among other locations.

The WCC claims close allegiance to the UN, even claiming that it was instrumental in organizational efforts to form the UN in the late 30's.

Please review postings and links from the WCC web site that clearly show the continued alliance with the UN and support of it's work.

The WCC and the United Nations

History and overview

WCC role in international affairs

The following link is given to draw your attention to the Oil-for-Food Scandal  that is making the news today. There are already those mounting a defense for  U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan, who is increasingly under fire for his and his son's alleged role in the Oil-for-Food scandal.

We should watch closely to see how this develops and to see how the WCC/NCC responds - if they respond.

See link below.