World Communion of Reformed Churches
Setri Nyomi, interim general secretary of the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC), addressed the Assembly of the Reformed Alliance (Reformierter Bund) in Berlin on 25 April, presenting a speech entitled “Reformed Identities – A Global Perspective.” Based... Read More
Panel focuses on taxes and gender justice
The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) and its partners organized a side event on 23 April in conjunction with the United Nations Financing for Development Forum, which was held 22-25 April. The side event, entitled “Can taxing... Read More
Member Church News: Apology, Ideology, Diversity
Jamaican government Minister accepts United Reformed Church’s apology for its role in transatlantic slavery: Olivia Grange, Jamaica’s Minister for Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, encouraged other UK churches, along with the UK government, to also apologize. First ‘Confronting... Read More
Indigenous consultation issues “request to dialogue”
Since its Uniting General Council in 2010, the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) has made commitments to Indigenous peoples that have not been realized. A significant step toward rectifying this situation was made at a consultation of... Read More
Member Church News: Creation Care, Peace Advocacy
Presbyterian Church (USA) pastor Carolyn Winfrey Gillette has produced a Creation Care hymn for free use, “O God, Within the Psalms,” based on Psalm 23:1-6 and John 10:11-18. And the United Church in Canada offer a variety of... Read More
Member Church News: Anniversaries, Solidarity, Polities
April 7 marked the 30th anniversary of the Hutu genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. Beginning on 7 April 1994, more than 800,000 Tutsis and 10,000 Twa were murdered over approximately 100 days. The Rwandan constitution today speaks... Read More
Business of Council takes next steps
The work of the 2025 General Council of the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) was brought into sharper focus during a series of meetings in Hannover, Germany, last week. This marks a major step in preparing the... Read More
Member Church News: Earthquake, Peace Calls, Visit
Presbyterian Church in Taiwan (PCT) churches and a seminary suffered damage from the earthquake that hit Hualien on 3 April. The PCT is accepting donations to support relief efforts. More than 140 global Christian leaders call for Gaza... Read More
Member Church News: Easter Messages
Many of our member churches and ecumenical partners have shared Easter messages (or unique resources). Here are a few of them: Church of Scotland: Lego Easter Story Conference of European Churches: May peace, joy and love shine from... Read More
The earth cannot support us
By Darío Barolin Opening Prayer Your vocal chords vibrated, O God, and your creation was set in motion. In millions of years Your enunciated words were gestated and it was the good, the beautiful, the just. In your... Read More
Easter Message 2024: God’s agents of transformation
Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. —Hebrews 12: 1b-2a Easter 2024 is here with us. Thanks be to God. Yes, it is... Read More
Member Church News: Solidarity, Bicentenary, Ecology
Together with a few ecumenical partners, “Solidarity with the Suffering,” a 35-member delegation of the Presbyterian Church (USA)’s Israel/Palestine Mission Network returned home last week after eight days of solidarity with people who are suffering and mourning the... Read More
ZacTax panel brings faith-based lens to tax and gender justice
A panel discussion, “Zacchaeus Tax: Transforming the Global Economic System and Advancing Gender Justice,” on 19 March explored the intersections between tax justice and gender justice—and why this is a matter of faith. The event was held parallel... Read More
Songs of reciprocity
By Nienke Pruiksma Preparation Bring in a little burning candle, a jar or jug of water and some seeds, native to your region, and a big container (or many small containers) with soil. If Lent is not a... Read More
Nyomi calls for action on climate justice
“The time is far spent for us to use consultations to articulate wonderful coherent thoughts on creation. Proclaiming a Day of Creation, a Feast of Creation is only one small step. Using it as a call for faith-based... Read More
Member Church News: Exchange, Elections, Advocacy
The Presbyterian Church in Canada has a longstanding relationship with the Presbyterian Church in Taiwan (PCT). Each year, the PCT hosts a dynamic program called “I Love Taiwan,” which attracts youth from all over the world who share... Read More
The earth as holy ground: Reconciliation of human and nature
By Lalmuanpuii Hmar Opening Prayer Creator of all things, your glory shines forth through your creation. We praise you and celebrate your awe-inspiring work in creation that we can see all around us. Reveal more of yourself to... Read More
New videos highlight economic justice work
Two new animated videos highlight the economic justice work of the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) and its partners. The first video features the New International Financial and Economic Architecture (NIFEA) program for which the WCRC partners... Read More
Member Church News: Women, Antisemitism, Prayer
On International Women’s Day 2024 (Friday, 8 March) the Uniting Church in Australia celebrates the women in their lives, communities, and the Uniting Church. The Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Portugal will hold an online worship service at 20:30... Read More
Crying from the Land
By Minwoo Oh Opening prayer The God of Land be with you. And also be with you. God, our Creator of heaven and earth, We are blessed to be surrounded by the beauty of God’s creation. We lift... Read More
Called to Communion, Committed to Justice
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