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When Sharon Bandstra looks across the concrete floors of a former gas station in Terrace, B.C., she sees a simple, practical response to a city in need. Known as The Garage Community Space, the nonprofit facility provides space for food distribution, medical support, addiction recovery groups, and social services. The project, said Bandstra, grew out of a shared desire to take an active, hands-on role in the local neighborhood. The idea for The Garage developed during a challenging time in Terrace, a city facing high per-capita overdose rates, economic strain, and increasing numbers of people experiencing homelessness. In 2019 and 2021, local government leaders held town-hall meetings to address public frustration. "Things were getting worse, not better," Bandstra said. "The...

On April 26, 2026, over 1,000 people filled the sanctuary of Grace Community Chapel in Teaneck, N.J. Standing before the altar were senior pastor Jae Park, who planted the church 21 years ago, and his wife, Jee Park, along with 31 church members and their children (about 60 members total) who decided to move to Korea with them. It was a commissioning service to plant a new church in Seoul, South Korea. Pastor Park later wrote on Facebook: "There is almost no natural reason for us to choose this path. This is a path sent by God." Having immigrated to the United States at the age of 12 and spent his whole life near New York City, what made him...

This article originally appeared in Dordt News, the online publishing hub of Dordt University: https://www.dordt.edu/news Christians from a wide range of professions will gather at Dordt University September 17–19 for the At Work in the Garden conference, a three-day faith and work event designed to help participants explore how faith shapes their daily work through creativity, cultivation, and care. Hosted by Dordt University, the conference invites educators, business leaders, artists, nonprofit professionals, pastors, healthcare workers, students, and others to consider how God calls his people to participate in the renewal of creation through their vocations. Through keynote presentations, breakout sessions, worship, and shared conversation, attendees will gain practical ideas for faithfully serving God and their neighbors in every sphere of...

World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay extended congratulations to Rev. Janet Anstead, who has been appointed as the new general secretary of the Canadian Council of Churches.

After a two-decade pause, The United Methodist Church in Nigeria restarted a program that provides vocational training to young people and offers graduates startup money to help launch their own businesses.

Nanu Martin, a climate journalist and ecumenist, shared the news that the World Council of Churches (WCC) Thursdays in Black campaign was introduced and promoted during a Climate Education and Capacity Building Programme held at Odisha Christian Theological College, Gopalpur, Odisha, India.

This blog was written by Maria, a participant in a program implemented by one of CWS’s local partners in Moldova, Healthy City (also known as Zdorovii Gorod), which supports Ukrainian refugees with comprehensive services including food and non-food items, social inclusion and integration and psychosocial support. These services were made possible through funding from the United Methodist Committee on Relief ...

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An exciting week ahead for 500 youth meeting at Collective 2026, as former CFL player J.R. LaRose offers keynote address; Moderator, General Secretary, and international guests will also participate

A new BIC Brussels statement explores the conditions to unlock the potential of all young people to contribute to social betterment.