WCC

WCC is an acronym that can refer to several organizations and competitions, depending on the context. It is most commonly used to denote the World Council of Churches, the World Chess Championship, or the West Coast Conference.

World Council of Churches

The World Council of Churches (WCC) is an international Christian ecumenical organization founded in 1948 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. It seeks to promote unity among Christian churches and to support dialogue, mission, and social justice across the globe. The WCC brings together member churches and associated organizations from various Christian traditions and coordinates joint programs in theology, humanitarian aid, climate justice, development, and interchurch relations. While many Orthodox and Protestant churches are full members, the Roman Catholic Church participates in WCC work as an observer rather than as a full member.

World Chess Championship

The World Chess Championship, often abbreviated WCC, is the title match that determines the world's reigning chess champion. In contemporary practice, the championship is organized by FIDE as a contest between the reigning champion and a challenger who emerges from the qualification cycle, typically a series of控 events culminating in a match played over many games with classical time controls and, if needed, rapid tiebreaks. The event is distinct from the qualification tournaments that determine challengers and the broader cycle of top-level chess.

West Coast Conference

The West Coast Conference (WCC) is a NCAA Division I athletic conference in the western United States. It sponsors a range of sports for both men and women and is particularly noted for its competitive basketball programs. Member institutions are located primarily on the West Coast and in nearby regions, with Gonzaga and Saint Mary’s among the best-known programs associated with the conference.