Bishops urge halt to Côte d’Ivoire funding
The United Methodist Council of Bishops is asking the denomination’s finance agency to suspend all funding for bishop compensation and related expenses in Côte d’Ivoire.
Preparing for bishop elections outside US
United Methodist bishops are praying for the elections of colleagues in the Philippines, Africa and Europe. Their hope is that any new bishops are committed to the denomination.
WCC youth commission gathers for first in-person meeting
[World Council of Churches] The World Council of Churches Commission on Young People in the Ecumenical Movement has convened in Manila, Philippines, marking the start of its first in-person meeting […]
Historically Black South Carolina parishes lament, repent church’s complicity in slavery
[Episcopal News Service] The three historically Black Episcopal churches on South Carolina’s Charleston Peninsula recently gathered together for the first time in history for a worship service of lament and […]
'Beloved,' an Excerpt from the Book 'Love at the Center'
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“Now and here, in this unlikely, perhaps un-replicated, gorgeous world, this shimmering, sorrowing world, we exist, together . . . We are here now, and we all belong. Beloved.”
WCRC and Faith-Based Partners Urge G20 to Adopt a Just Global Financial and Economic Framework
As world leaders gather in Rio de Janeiro from November 18-19 for the G20 Leaders’ Summit , the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC), together with the World Council of Churches, the Lutheran World Federation, the World Methodist Council, and the Council for World Mission, has issued a joint letter calling on G20 leaders—chaired this […]
The Sewing Connection project aims to create nearly 100 stoles
November 14, 2024
If you find your way to Dorchester Presbyterian Church outside of Charleston, South Carolina, on Thursday, December 5, you can witness, and perhaps even participate in, the powerful impact of Black Presbyterian women.
Dr Andrej Jeftić reflects on expectations for Ecumenical Year 2025
Dr Andrej Jeftić, director of the World Council of Churches (WCC) Faith and Order Commission, answered questions about his expectations for the Ecumenical Year 2025, as well as how the 1700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea might inspire churches today.
5 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Climate change is a pressing global crisis, the impacts of which are already visible in record-breaking heat waves, catastrophic hurricanes and extreme weather events worldwide. Our carbon footprint- the total greenhouse gasses we release through our activities- contributes to this rapidly changing climate. By reducing our carbon footprint, we contribute to a safer, more resilient environment and help ensure that ... Read More
How to Talk to Your Family About Refugees and Immigrants
Immigrants and refugees living in the United States face mounting challenges like restrictive immigration policies, economic hurdles and widespread misinformation about the circumstances that have led them to seek safety. As a result, conversations about newcomers—those who speak different languages, practice different traditions and bring diverse perspectives—are more important than ever. Having an open and compassionate dialogue with our families ... Read More