08/18/2025
Our prayers are offered to the family and friends of Dr Peter Cruchley. He was someone who respected Indigenous cultures and communities. He was a defender of decolonizing efforts internationally and the protection of our Indigenous cosmologies. He will be missed by many.
💙R.I.P. Rev. Dr Peter Cruchley
It is with deep sadness that I inform you of the passing of our colleague and friend, The Rev. Dr Peter Cruchley, director of the World Council of Churches Commission on World Mission and Evangelism (CWME). Peter was diagnosed with cancer and was receiving treatment over the past several months. Peter has left us too soon and the loss of his presence would be dearly felt but we give thanks that for him, all pain and suffering has ended and now he finds his rest in God.
Peter‘s view of mission was grounded in radical discipleship, transforming justice and mission from the margins giving due consideration to the neglected, poor and vulnerable communities. His work in the areas of slavery, racism, decolonisation and his courage to speak truth stood him out as one who called for God’s mission as a lived experience and witness to God’s love, justice and presence in the world.
We offer our condolences and prayers to his wife, Lena, children, and wider family. May God give them comfort, strength, and peace during this time of separation and loss. We will let you know further details as soon as possible and we will also arrange a memorial service at an appropriate time in the Ecumenical Centre.
Blessings and peace to all of us,
Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay
General Secretary
World Council of Churches
🔗Read the obituary: https://www.oikoumene.org/news/wcc-mourns-loss-of-rev-dr-peter-cruchley-who-spoke-truth-with-courage
