Hard healing work in Rwanda, a promising country with deep enduring scars
September 3, 2024
The Republic of Rwanda, a small country in central Africa the size of Maryland and with about double its population, is commemorating the 30th year since the Rwandan genocide tore its country apart.
Shrine of the Báb: Significant construction in the grounds of the Shrine
Construction at the Shrine of the Báb encompasses several features to enhance accessibility with significant improvements to paths and enhancements to the plaza.
Global Faith Leaders Reimagine Economics for a Sustainable Future at GEM School 2024 in Kenya
From 19 to 30 August 2024, 27 church and youth leaders from 23 countries gathered in Limuru, Kenya, for the 7th edition of the Ecumenical School on Governance, Economics, and Management for an Economy of Life (GEM School). The participants included church leaders, pastors, theological students, and finance, economics, and ecological justice experts. “The GEM […]
Back to school: finding a new rhythm and pace
Cara MacDonald reflects on how we can find ways to draw closer to God and reflect Him as the pace of life shifts
Why we must convene local actors to tackle the climate emergency: The case of Radio Ideal
The climate emergency is a challenge of such magnitude that we tend to forget that solutions are often found at the local level and in unexpected places. Such is the case of Radio Stereo Ideal 98.9 FM, a community radio station based in Tena, in...
September 1, 2024: Hand Washing
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost Hand Washing At first glance, the Pharisees’ question for Jesus regarding hand washing before meals seems valid. It evokes the Far Side cartoon of the man exiting the bathroom and a “did not wash his hands” alarm going off. There are certain public health considerations that we perform in common, and […]
Reform Jewish Leaders Mourn Six Hostages Killed by Hamas in Gaza
We join with millions around the world, including the tens of thousands of Israelis currently pouring into the streets, who are expressing their grief and anger over the murders of six hostages at the hands of Hamas.