WCC expresses solidarity with churches and people of Syria
World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay called for prayers and support for Syrians undergoing profound and unforeseen changes.
Canada’s Council of General Synod discusses Anglican Journal’s future
[Anglican Journal] “Do we still want a publication that holds up a mirror to the church?” the Rev. Cynthia Haines Turner, chair of General Synod’s communications committee, asked Council of General […]
Running for “Thursdays in Black,” WCC joins Escalade race
Six World Council of Churches (WCC) staff and 14 students from the Ecumenical Institute at Bossey joined 57,000 runners during the 46th annual Escalade race, one of Geneva’s most beloved events.
Welsh church begins net-zero carbon footprint refurbishment
[Church in Wales] St. Cadoc’s Church in Caerleon, a suburb of Newport, Wales, is undergoing a major refurbishment aimed at achieving a net-zero carbon footprint — a redevelopment has been […]
Australian clergy describe ways churches can combat elder abuse
[Melbourne Anglican] Advocates fighting against elder abuse believe church communities could offer friendship, safety and support for vulnerable people. Aged care chaplain the Rev. Kirsty Brown said that one of the […]
Episcopal churches observe Advent with Lessons and Carols, a beloved Anglican tradition
[Episcopal News Service] Many Episcopal congregations nationwide are observing the 2024 Advent season with musical and family-favorite festivities, including Lessons and Carols, a beloved Anglican tradition. Many include livestream options. […]
A Presbyterian safety net in times of hardship
December 10, 2024
If tears are a gift of the Spirit, then the Rev. Dr. Judi McMillan has been blessed. Even if some of those tears have been other than joyful. What began for the PC(USA) pastor 20 years ago with tears of happiness when she relocated from Nebraska to Michigan to accept a call as an associate minister at a large, non-Presbyterian church in a suburban university setting didn’t end as auspiciously as it had started.
A Christmas story of grace, compassion and friendship
Tim Rowlands shares his reflection of a fond childhood Christmas memory and the powerful message it carries
VAT increases on private schools’ fees spark legal challenges
VAT increases announced will impact many schools across the UK. Find out how schools and parents can prepare and engage politically.
Hearing from the people at or near Jesus’ birth
December 9, 2024
An accomplished storyteller, the Rev. Dr. Ruth L. Boling returned last week to the place she earned her doctorate — Pittsburgh Theological Seminary — for an engaging hybrid discussion on “Season’s Greetings,” her book published ahead of Advent that features letters to modern readers from some of the biblical characters at or near Jesus’ birth, including the Lord himself.