A Message in Celebration of Epiphany from General Secretary Rev. Dr. Gina Jacobs-Strain
As the Christmas season is coming to a close and we celebrate Epiphany, there is a profound element within the first verse of the twelve that recounts the Epiphany story—one that deserves our focused attention. It can be found in the latter half of verse one: “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise […]
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January 5, 2025: Grace Upon Grace
Second Sunday after Christmas Grace upon Grace “In our sleep, pain which we cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart until, in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom, through the awful grace of God.” The Greek poet Aeschylus, who penned this line five centuries before Christ, speaks of wisdom that can […]
WCC condemns attack, extends condolences to churches and communities in New Orleans
In the wake of an attack involving a truck plowing into a crowd in New Orleans, Louisiana (US) on 31 December, World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay condemned the violence against innocent people, and expressed solidarity with the churches and the communities within New Orleans.
Bishop Todd Ousley, formerly of Office of Pastoral Development, is Wyoming bishop provisional nominee
[Episcopal News Service] The standing committee of the Episcopal Church in Wyoming has nominated Bishop Todd Ousley, formerly head of the churchwide Office of Pastoral Development, to serve as the […]
Church dedicates new TV studio in Philippines
The United Methodist TV studio will serve as a platform for producing training materials and content that can reach congregations in the country and beyond.
WCC extends greetings and gratitude to Taizé European Youth Meeting in Tallinn
World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay conveyed greetings of joy and gratitude as the 47th European Youth Meeting organized by the Taizé Community gathered in Tallinn, Estonia.
WCC expresses solidarity with Korean people in wake of passenger plane crash
The World Council of Churches extended condolences to the bereaved families and the Korean people after a Jeju Air passenger plane crashed while landing at Muan International Airport in South Korea on 29 December.
Training in Guyana brings action plan for rights for persons with disabilities
An advocacy training focusing on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in the Caribbean brought a one-year action plan on engaging the UN process.