Youth commission moderator: “we act and journey together”
World Council of Churches (WCC) Commission on Young People in the Ecumenical Movement (YPEM) moderator Karen Erina Puimera, is from the Protestant Church in Western Indonesia. As YPEM’s meeting in the Philippines drew to a close on 19 November, she took time to reflect reflect about what inspired her, the challenges that lie ahead, and YPEM’s goal for engaging and inspiring even more young people.
WCC youth commission draws inspiration, determination for the way forward
The World Council of Churches (WCC) Commission on Young People in the Ecumenical Movement completed its meeting in Manila, Philippines, with inspiration drawn from local connections and determination to carry forth messages from young people into the wider ecumenical movement.
Why You Should Enter the DeRose-Hinkhouse Awards
Perhaps you’re on the fence about submitting a project for the DeRose-Hinkhouse Awards, not entirely sure if your work is appropriate or what the benefits may be. According to RCC president Teresa Faust, there are several reasons for RCC members to submit their entries. “The DeRose-Hinkhouse Memorial Awards are given annually to active RCC members […]
Thirteenth century English church hosts community kitchen after renovations
[Church of England] With a tower dating back almost to the Norman conquest and the majority of the church standing since the 13th century, a renovation project at All Saints, […]
An Unexpected Knock
Immanuel CRC in Langley, B.C.
An unexpected knock on the church door at Immanuel CRC in Langley, B.C., led to an extraordinary encounter.
An unexpected knock on the church door at Immanuel CRC in Langley, B.C., led to an extraordinary encounter.
Learning to Listen
Jin Soo Park, a student at Calvin Theological Seminary, volunteered with Resonate Global Mission in the Dominican Republic to gain cross-cultural experience.
Photo: Resonate Global Mission
Jin Soo Park didn’t speak Haitian Creole, and his new friend didn’t speak English, so they used Google Translate to communicate.
Jin Soo Park didn’t speak Haitian Creole, and his new friend didn’t speak English, so they used Google Translate to communicate.
Remembering Ruth Groenhout
Ruth Groenhout
Calvin University philosophy professor, Ruth Groenhout, was a trailblazer.
Calvin University philosophy professor, Ruth Groenhout, was a trailblazer.
Mid council moderators receive a to-do list
November 20, 2024
New mid council moderators and vice-moderators were given a 12-item to-do list as part of a workshop during the Moderators’ Conference last week, along with guidance provided by April Davenport, the PC(USA)’s General Counsel.
Expanding the ‘we’ in an ecosystem of established churches and new worshiping communities
November 20, 2024
“I think the impact in our presbytery is what I like to call ‘expanding the we.’ Who we are goes beyond the established churches that have been here but expands with different people and new communities, immigrant communities, places all across the Greater Atlanta region,” said the Rev. Aisha Brooks-Johnson, executive presbyter of the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta, who described how 36 new worshiping communities allow the presbytery to be “diverse, unique, inclusive and creative.”
Webinar will explore "Religion and Disinformation: How to be a trusted source”
A webinar on 3 December organised by the World Council of Churches and World Association for Christian Communication will explore "Religion and Disinformation: How to be a trusted source.”