Union for Reform Judaism Appoints Jen Algire as Executive Vice President
Rabbi Rick Jacobs, President of the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ), announced today that Jen Algire will join the URJ’s executive leadership team as Executive Vice President.
Prayers for the 3rd Week of Advent (December 15-21, 2023)
The Watchword for the week: Bear fruits worthy of repentance. Luke 3:8 Stir up our hearts, O Lord, to prepare the paths for the Savior: that we may worthily serve you with hearts purified by his coming. Isaiah 12:2-6 Surely God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid, for the Lord […]
December 15, 2024: Good News
Third Sunday of Advent Good News Today’s Gospel seems strange. At the beginning, John the Baptist calls those who have come to hear him preach “a brood of vipers!” (Luke 3:7). At the end, we are told, “So . . . he proclaimed the good news to the people” (Luke 3:18). I have a friend, […]
Presiding bishop suspends Prince Singh for three years, resolving two Title IV cases against bishop
UPDATE: On Dec. 14, Bishop Prince Singh’s Title IV counsel released a statement on Singh’s behalf in response to the accord. A portion of the statement has been added to […]
A Journey to Mutual Learning: Stories of Resilience in Latin America
When Jorge was just a child, he suffered an accident in the midst of a hurricane and lost his hearing. Over time, he adapted to his new life, and years later, formed a beautiful family. Unfortunately, in November 2020, Hurricanes Eta and Iota destroyed the house where he lived with his wife and two-year-old-baby in Honduras. His dreams seemed to ... Read More
WCC requests nominations for Sixth World Conference on Faith and Order
The World Council of Churches (WCC) is seeking nominations from its member churches for delegates to the Sixth World Conference on Faith and Order, to take place in October 2025 in Egypt.
Paul Feheley receives Lambeth Award for service to Anglican Communion
Archdeacon Paul Feheley, a church communicator and principal secretary to three primates of the Anglican Church of Canada, has received the 2024 Cross of St. Augustine for Services to the Anglican Communion.
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Interfaith leaders respond to White House’s strategy to counter Islamophobia
[Episcopal News Service] The Biden administration on Dec. 12 released its long-awaited strategy to counter Islamophobia and anti-Arab hate. “This first-ever National Strategy to Counter Islamophobia and Anti-Arab Hate is […]
International conference explores “Orthodox Theology in the 21st Century: Challenges and Perspectives”
An international conference, “Orthodox Theology in the 21st Century: Challenges and Perspectives,” organized by the School of Theology of the University of Athens, was held recently in Greece.
WCC Canada pilgrimage shows mutual support and collaboration
A World Council of Churches (WCC) visit to Canada from 4-9 December brought a sense of mutual support and collaboration among those gathered as they discussed the Pilgrimage of Justice, Reconciliation, and Unity.