Assembly of World Council of Churches meets in Illinois

The video covers the Second Assembly of the World Council of Churches in Evanston, Illinois, highlighting the participation of 1,500 delegates from 161 denominations representing 170 million believers. The assembly begins with a multilingual service at First Methodist Church. As dusk falls, a large gathering takes place at Soldier Field, Chicago, where over 100,000 people witness a dramatic festival of faith featuring a 64-foot square platform and an action chorus of 175 youths.

Where was the Second Assembly of the World Council of Churches held?

• New York, USA

• Evanston, Illinois

• London, UK

• Paris, France

How many denominations were represented at the assembly?

• 50

• 161

• 200

• 100

What was the theme of the 17-day meeting?

• Peace and Harmony

• Christ, the hope of the world

• Faith and Hope

• Unity in Diversity

In which languages was the service conducted?

• English, French, Greek, and Italian

• English, French, Greek, and German

• English, Spanish, Greek, and German

• English, French, Latin, and German

How many people attended the pageantry at Soldier Field?

• 100,000

• 75,000

• 150,000

• 50,000