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Ecumenical Institute brings emerging theologians together across North America–Turtle Island
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (383+ words) The North America–Turtle Island Regional Ecumenical Theological Institute (NATI-RETI) is currently bringing together 20 emerging theologians and ecumenical leaders from Canada and the United States for two weeks of intensive learning, prayer, encounter, and community life. Taking place from 3-16 August…...
Ukrainian churches appeal for Worldwide prayer as expression of solidarity
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (331+ words) The Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations is appealing for churches everywhere to join a Worldwide Prayer for Ukraine on 24 August, which also marks the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s Independence. Prayer during the 30th anniversary commemoration of the Ukrainian Council of…...
Peace treatise: “If you want peace, go and talk to your enemy”
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (350+ words) The editorial team of Ralf Becker, Rev. Karen Hinrichs, Prof. Dr Heinrich Schäfer, and Dr Theodor Ziegler are presenting “If you want peace, go and talk to your enemy: An Ecumenical Peace Treatise–2026.” East London Blitz Memorial, Hermitage Riverside Memorial…...
In Taybeh - the only remaining Christian village in the West Bank - children live in fear
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (545+ words) Taybeh, the only remaining Christian village in the West Bank, includes Christian archaeology dating back to the Roman era and early Christianity. Located in the Ramallah area of the West Bank, the village’s population has dwindled to 1,200 people, all of…...
WCC general secretary on International Youth Day: “you are already creating healing spaces”
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (168+ words) In a message of greetings to the Ecumenical International Youth Day event on 13 August, World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay reflected on the day’s theme, “Creating Healing Spaces: R.E.S.T. – Restore, Empower, Strengthen, Thrive.” WCC general…...
WCC extends congratulations to new general secretary of Canadian Council of Churches
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (248+ words) World Council of Churches WCC extends congratulations to new general secretary of Canadian Council of Churches World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay extended congratulations to Rev. Janet Anstead, who has been appointed as the new…...
A journey of faith, solidarity, and listening across southern Africa
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (466+ words) From 3-8 August, the South African Council of Churches, in partnership with the Fellowship of Christian Councils in Southern Africa, welcomed church leaders from Malawi, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Lesotho, Namibia, Tanzania, and Eswatini for a regional solidarity visit to South Africa. Taking…...
Atomic Anniversaries
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (344+ words) Each year, August 6-9 is set aside as Nuclear Week, a time of remembrance that marks the anniversaries of the 1945 atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. By the end of 1945, the bombing had killed an estimated 140,000 people in Hiroshima, and a…...
RE-SPHERE launches to transform Europe's shared heritage
5+ day, 15+ min ago (174+ words) A New Horizon Europe project brought together 13 partners from nine countries to explore how shared holy places can strengthen social cohesion, intercultural understanding, and sustainable peace-building across Europe. The project—RE-SPHERE, or Shared Places for Heritage, Encounter, and Reconciliation in…...
As climate change marches on, African churches keep the momentum
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (615+ words) As the global climate crisis accelerates faster than collective response and new conflicts slice attention, African church leaders are highlighting the need to increase action, as the emergency hurts their congregations. Kesinary Vinkhumbo harvests corn on her farm in Edundu,…...