L.E.A.D. Conference gathers in Ephrata to learn to ‘Listen, Equip, Adapt, Disciple’
Keynote speaker Dennis R. Edwards of North Park Theological Seminary, and preachers Etienne Nsanzimana of the Church of the Brethren in Rwanda and Jeff Carter of Bethany Theological Seminary, led the main sessions at the first-ever L.E.A.D. Conference of the Church of the Brethren on Nov. 15-17.
Church responds as typhoons batter Philippines
Filipino United Methodists are rallying to help survivors of a series of tropical storms that have caused massive flooding, washing out roads and destroying homes and crops.
There is still time to contribute to the South Sudan Matching Gift Campaign
The South Sudan Matching Gift Campaign that celebrates the Church of the Brethren ministry that is growing in South Sudan is in its last weeks. We are raising funding to help support a variety of projects in South Sudan that include agriculture, community development, theological training, and equipment for ministry.
Virginia priest could be removed from priesthood over ongoing Eucharistic ‘fast’ against racism
[Episcopal News Service] A white Virginia priest has demanded The Episcopal Church atone for its past complicity with white supremacy and racism. Now the Rev. Cayce Ramey, who has embraced […]
Conquering money shame to reshape your stewardship mindset
November 20, 2024
Teaching how to budget, save, eliminate debt and start investing should become essential life skills, Katherine Lankford says. Don't wait until you are 30, 40, 50 or 60 years old to learn hard lessons. Instead, look at the experience and the mistakes of others and take charge of your financial habits now.
Anti-colonial devotional challenges systems of exploitation and domination
November 20, 2024
In Unbound’s latest Advent devotional, Palestinian theological educator Dr. Grace Al-Zoughbi Arteen offers her perspective on Jesus as the “Subversive King.”
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby to complete official duties by Jan. 6
[Episcopal News Service] Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will complete his official duties by the Feast of the Epiphany – Jan. 6, 2025 – according to a Nov. 20 statement […]
WACC Europe board considers ethical use of AI, promotion of communication rights
The practical and ethical uses of AI and ways to raise awareness of WACC’s expertise and resources on communication rights were key topics when the regional executive committee (REC) of WACC Europe met last week in Wroclaw, Poland The REC announced that the region will...
As Brazil observes Black Awareness Day, churches speak up against all forms of racism
Black Awareness Day in Brazil is observed annually on 20 November. It is a day to reflect on the contributions, culture, and history of Afro-Brazilians and to address the ongoing fight against racial inequality in Brazil.
UUA Expands Support for Our Trans, Non-Binary, and Intersex Community+
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Dedicated staff, updated programming, and increased resources are among the new offerings.