How do we understand Israel’s occupation of Palestine? An explanation of recent opinions by the ICJ and ICC
In the 1991 statement on Peacemaking the Church of the Brethren established that it shall “advance efforts toward a more peaceful world order through supporting the peacemaking efforts of the United Nations and recognizing the jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice.” The International Court of Justice (ICJ) was created to deal with disputes between countries that relate to international law. The church in 1991 seemed to recognize the importance of this type of arbiter for furthering conflict resolution and peace. In an effort to carry out this call, understanding the recent decisions by the ICJ related to Israel and Palestine is important for our advocacy.
New Media Development explores communication in conflict situations
Constructive journalism has an important role to play both within and without conflict situations, editor Philip Lee says in the 3/2024 issue of Media Development, WACC’s quarterly journal. Such communication can help those outside a conflict situation to better understand what is happening and increase...
Top 10 reasons to attend your district conference
Shared with permission from the Church of the Brethren’s Missouri and Arkansas District, to inspire others to attend their own district conferences.
The “Yes! In God’s Backyard” approach to affordable housing
August 30, 2024
“Here is the church, here is the steeple; open the doors, and … wait a second — the people have been priced out of the neighborhood,” the Rev. Sara Hayden said in her introduction to a recent episode of the “New Way” podcast. “Affordable housing is just one of the vexing challenges facing communities today,” Hayden, an associate in the 1001 New Worshiping Communities Movement, said before introducing two pastors in the Los Angeles area who are examining the complexities around affordable housing and finding local solutions. In the two-part series produced by the Rev. Marthame Sanders, Hayden sat down with the Rev. Carlton Rhoden, a longtime community organizer and pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church, and the Rev. Victor Cyrus-Franklin, is the supervising pastor for affordable housing development of Inglewood First United Methodist church and is the newly appointed senior pastor of Holman United Methodist Church.
D.C. Congregation to send 1,000 handwritten postcards to empower low-vote areas
This year, Cleveland Park Congregational United Church of Christ set out to send 500 postcards to help “get out the vote” to people who live in low-vote areas and swing states for the Nov. 5 election. But the effort is…
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2024 Kenya-Ethiopia Annual Conference
Aug. 22-25, Naivasha, Kenya
2024 Central Congo Annual Conference
Aug. 4-11, Lumumbaville, Congo
“An Old Dream Came Back to Life”
The following blog was written by a program participant of CWS’ local Moldovan partner, Healthy City. Healthy City, also known as Zdrovii Gorod, supports Ukrainian refugees by providing comprehensive services including food and non-food items, social inclusion and psychosocial support. My name is Sofia Belous. I am 37 years old and from Ukraine, Odesa region, Yuzhny. I am a mom ... Read More
Preventing overdose deaths gives God's people a second chance
Ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 31, an addiction medicine physician points to our Wesleyan roots of caring for those who struggle with substance abuse.
Pastoral Letter Concerning Christian Community from Bishops of the Northern and Southern Provinces
As bishops of the Moravian Unity in the Northern and Southern Provinces, we greet you in the name of Jesus Christ, our Chief Elder. We had the blessing of spending August 19-23, 2024, in community at Laurel Ridge, the Moravian Conference Center in North Carolina. This has allowed us time to share fellowship and worship, […]