Presiding officers make interim appointment to General Convention executive officer position
[Episcopal News Service] The Episcopal Church’s presiding officers have promoted the Rev. Molly James, General Convention deputy executive officer, to the position of interim General Convention executive officer, filling a […]
Should I Be Laughing? Reflecting on Springfield, OH
It is almost impossible to overstate the significance of humor to human development. While historians believe that the oldest recorded joke dates back to 1900 BC, I am personally convinced that humans have employed humor as long as we have possessed language. Our place in the world is defined in part by our ability to make and understand jokes, which ... Read More
Live-video link unites Virginia churches with a Haiti school they support but haven’t visited in four years
[Episcopal News Service] COVID-pandemic restrictions that began in early 2020 and worsening political unrest and violence in Haiti have made it impossible for members of seven churches in the Episcopal […]
New York’s Interfaith Center hosts service of music, conversation for Columbia students and seminarians
[Episcopal News Service] The final weeks of the spring semester at Columbia University were disrupted by Pro-Palestinian protests and tense negotiations between university administrators and student leaders. The clashes, which […]
Church in Wales’ Governing Body to meet Sept. 4-5
[The Church in Wales] Christians facing persecution and churches overseas will be on the agenda of a key meeting of Church in Wales members next month. The Secretary General of the […]
During World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel, ‘let us be a source of hope’
[World Council of Churches] A World Council of Churches prayer on Sept. 16, held during the World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel, focused on how Christians can be […]
Spotlighting UMC’s role in Indigenous boarding schools
A report on The United Methodist Church’s involvement with U.S. boarding schools for Native American children was presented at the 10th Historical Convocation. Remembrance and reconciliation is the goal of the initial research, but more work is planned.
Engaging Young Adults: A Longing for Community
As part of the Act Five experience, Rachel Kodde spent three weeks in El Salvador with Resonate Global Mission.
Photo: Resonate Global Mission
Growing up, Rachel Kodde longed for community. That’s why she participated in the Act Five gap-year program.
Growing up, Rachel Kodde longed for community. That’s why she participated in the Act Five gap-year program.
Lessons Learned after 500 Visits to Prison
Todd Cioffi standing with students in the Calvin Prison Initiative program during a recent commencement ceremony inside Handlon Correctional Facility.
Photo: Calvin.edu
In 2015 Todd Cioffi paid his first visit to the Handlon Correctional Facility in Ionia, Mich. Earlier this month he visited for the 500th time.
In 2015 Todd Cioffi paid his first visit to the Handlon Correctional Facility in Ionia, Mich. Earlier this month he visited for the 500th time.
Supporting Immigrant Communities: Church World Service Durham’s Immigrant Solidarity Fund
My name is Madison Burke, and I serve as the Migrant Services Coordinator at Church World Service (CWS) Durham. I oversee the Immigrant Solidarity Fund, a grassroots community fund providing essential financial assistance to undocumented individuals facing emergencies such as natural disasters, eviction notices or wage theft. I’ve been in this role for over a year, and every day I ... Read More