WCC Faith and Order leaders reflect on deep encounters
Leaders of the World Council of Churches Commission on Faith and Order reflected on their most recent meeting, which concluded in Lund, Sweden on 31 October.
Women’s Human Rights Training in Senegal augments voices, builds insight
The 11th annual Women’s Human Rights Training took place in Dakar, Senegal from 19-23 October. Participants acquired new skills to conduct effective advocacy related to women’s human rights.
New guide covers role of faith communities in Ebola response
A “Q&A Guide to Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease and the Role of Faith Communities,” prepared by the World Council of Churches Commission of the Churches on Health and Healing, is newly available.
Vespers in Lund Cathedral: moments of commemoration—and contemplation
An ecumenical vespers service in Lund Cathedral on 31 October, Reformation Day, commemorated significant moments in the history of ecumenism—and drew a procession of people who are wrestling with the future of ecumenism as well.
WCC, LWF launch ’The Lund Thread’ – on 100 years of ecumenism in Sweden
The World Council of Churches (WCC) and the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) launch joint exhibition entitled ‘The Lund Thread’, highlighting 100 years of ecumenical encounter and exploration in Sweden.
November 1, 2026: Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost
Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost What We Do, Not What We Say In Matthew 23:1–12, Jesus names a hard truth: some persons speak faithfully, even correctly, but fail to live what they proclaim. The teachers of the law “tie up heavy burdens” for others, yet won’t lift a finger to help. It’s a sobering mirror for […]
Discernment and calling: An appeal for nominations for the Annual Conference ballot
Choosing to live faithfully presents any number of moments for discernment. Everyday choices usually don’t call for serious discernment but are simply a matter of doing, as an individual, what we know is right. But now and then we need to dig a little deeper.
Disènman ak apèl: Yon apèl pou nominasyon pou bilten vòt Konferans Anyèl la
Pa Lori Sollenberger Knepp, prezidant Komite Nominasyon Komite Pèmanan an Chwazi pou viv fidèlman prezante yon pakèt moman pou disènman. Chwa chak jou yo anjeneral pa mande yon disènman serye, men se tou senpleman yon kesyon de fè, antanke yon moun, sa nou konnen ki bon. Men, detanzantan nou bezwen fouye yon ti kras pi
Discernimiento y vocación: Convocatoria para la presentación de candidaturas para la votación de la Conferencia Anual.
Por Lori Sollenberger Knepp, presidenta del Comité Permanente de Nominaciones. Elegir vivir con fidelidad nos brinda innumerables oportunidades para discernir. Las decisiones cotidianas generalmente no requieren un discernimiento profundo, sino que se reducen a hacer, como individuos, lo que sabemos que es correcto. Pero de vez en cuando, necesitamos profundizar un poco más. La Iglesia
Help shape resources for intergenerational ministry: An invitation from Brethren Press
Brethren Press invites you to participate in an ecumenical survey conducted by the Committee on the Uniform Lessons Series (CUS), a ministry of the National Council of Churches.