WCC condemns assault at German Christmas market
Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC), and Bishop Dr Heinrich Bedford-Strohm, WCC moderator, have strongly condemned the act of violence perpetrated against people visiting a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on 20 December.
As Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2025 approaches, WCC offers variety of resources
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will take place from 18-25 January, and churches and Christian communities worldwide are invited to use the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2025 resources in seven languages, including a child-friendly version.
The Bahá’í World Publication: Historic series resumes with new print volume
The 35th volume of this historic series, covering 2006-2021, explores endeavors of people worldwide working to apply spiritual principles toward social progress.
Prayers for the Second Week after Christmas and Ephiphany (January 5-11, 2025)
The Watchword for the Week: God has made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure that he set forth in Christ. Ephesians 1:9 Watchword for Epiphany (January 6, 2025): Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. Isaiah 60:1 Like […]
United Methodists remember President Carter
President Jimmy Carter, whose Christian faith shaped his presidency and post-presidency, was a lifelong Baptist who maintained close ties with United Methodists.
Jimmy Carter’s state funeral to be held Jan. 9 at Washington National Cathedral
[Episcopal News Service] Washington National Cathedral, the Episcopal cathedral in the United States capital, is preparing to host the state funeral of former President Jimmy Carter, who died Dec. 29 […]
Louisiana bishop responds to New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans
[Episcopal News Service] Louisiana Bishop Shannon Rogers Duckworth issued a statement hours after an early morning attack in New Orleans’ French Quarter Jan. 1 killed 15 people and injured dozens […]