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A regional, multi-stakeholder dialogue in Lomé, Togo, which concluded 6 November, brought a declaration from representatives of faith-based organizations, religious leaders, people living with HIV and those affected by HIV, civil society, youth, development partners, and government agencies that reaffirmed a shared commitment to ending new HIV infections and bringing an end to AIDS as a public health threat.

The first day of the November meeting focused on the pathways for transformation, planning for the next Primate and the new National Youth Council.

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A World Council of Churches (WCC) delegation is arriving in Antalya, Türkiye, for COP31, the 31st UN climate conference, which opens 9 November, and runs until 20 November. It brings church leaders, young people, and Indigenous people to ask governments to back their pledges with policies and money. This work is part of the Ecumenical Decade of Climate Justice Action (2025–2034), a ten-year commitment launched in Johannesburg in 2025.

Festival of Jesus Christ as Chief Elder Finding Inspiration to Live in Faith Members of the Moravian Church possess a rich heritage of “lived faith,” that is, lives lived in communion with the triune God, down through the ages. Along the way, in 1742, those leading the worldwide Moravian Church, feeling overwhelmed with their task, […]

The weekend of November 13–15, Candles for COP31 vigils offer an opportunity for prayer and action on addressing the climate crisis. Act now by endorsing the Economy of Life statement.

The Watchword for the week: Keep awake therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour. Matthew 25:13 Loving God, from the busyness of this day, Call us into your presence. From the distractions of our lives, Call us into your presence. From the slumber into which our faith can fall, Call us into […]

[Anglican Journal] Church and secular activists in the Philippines and Canada are speaking out against the Philippine government’s practice of arresting and imprisoning clergy and church workers and accusing them of working with communist insurgents—a practice known as “red-tagging.” Canadian Anglican leaders are reiterating calls for a just peace and defense of human rights in the Philippines. In 2025, the Anglican Church of Canada passed Resolution A160 at General Synod, reaffirming its commitment “to the pursuit of lasting peace with justice” for the people of the Philippines. The goal is to stop human rights violations, such as extrajudicial killings, disappearances and red-tagging. Read the full article here.

WACC is deepening its partnerships and advocacy on digital justice through the Digital Rights Exchange Programme with ARTIGO 19 Brasil e América do Sul on 8–10 November.

World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay shared a message of congratulations with the Orthodox Christian Youth Movement of St Mary’s Orthodox Valiyapally as the movement celebrates more than 25 years of youth ministry and publishes “BLESSED,” a Silver Jubilee Souvenir.

The West Virginia Supreme Court stopped a lawsuit by 33 United Methodist congregations over property. In the meantime, the West Virginia Conference says it remains committed to supporting the churches.