Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe bishop joins UN religious council on refugees
[Episcopal News Service] The Rt. Rev. Mark Edington, bishop of the Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe, has been invited to join the Multi-Religious Council of Leaders, a group of […]
Church plays key role in Helene recovery
Members of Spruce Pine UMC suffered losses in Hurricane Helene, yet they immediately went to work caring for neighbors and welcoming UMVIM volunteers.
Churches in Ukraine: peace can only be built on truth and justice
At a European Consultation on just peace in Warsaw, experts from across Europe explored the notion of just peace and listened to the voices of churches in Ukraine sharing their insights on true peace and justice amid the realities of the ongoing war.
The Powerful Strength of Denia & Yordy
*TRIGGER WARNING: This story mentions intense violence and threats to a child with a severe disability and may be difficult to read.* Scroll through the gallery above to see images of Yordy and Denia in their home and the support they’ve received through CWS “You have 24 hours to leave your home and if not, we will come here and ... Read More
New York’s Church of the Intercession to host 114th annual candlelight service celebrating Clement Clarke Moore’s ‘A Visit from St. Nicholas’
[Episcopal News Service] The historic Church of the Intercession in Manhattan will host its annual 114th annual Clement Clarke Moore Candlelight Carol Service on Dec. 15 at 4 p.m. Eastern […]
WCC reflects on “Pilgrimage of Justice, Reconciliation and Unity” at European consultation on just peace
During a European consultation on just peace, organized by the Conference of European Churches in cooperation with the Polish Ecumenical Council from 9-11 December, Peter Prove, director of the World Council of Churches (WCC) Commission of Churches on International Affairs, spoke about “A Pilgrimage of Justice, Reconciliation, and Unity” in the context of the ongoing war in Ukraine.
ChristmasFest and Christmas in Nazareth, Saturday Dec. 14, 2024
On Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, celebrate the history and music of a Moravian Christmas with events in Winston-Salem, N.C. and Nazareth, Pa.! ChristmasFest & Holiday Market, Winston-Salem, N.C. Presented by the Moravian Music Foundation and Southern Province Moravian Archives Step back in time and experience the magic of ChristmasFest & Holiday Market and immerse yourself […]
WCC expresses deep concern over ongoing unrest in Mozambique
World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay expressed deep concern over the ongoing unrest in Mozambique following the disputed October 2024 general elections.
Faith communities champion evidence-based advocacy for ecosystem restoration at desertification COP16
At the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (COP16), the World Council of Churches (WCC) underscored the importance of evidence-based advocacy in mobilizing faith communities for land and ecosystem restoration.
HIV and Faith Youth Academy offers space for leaders to speak out
Prior to the 55th UNAIDS Program Coordinating Board meeting in Nairobi, the World Council of Churches (WCC) and UNAIDS organized an “HIV and Faith Youth Academy” for young people on 9 December.