Two priests announce candidacies for House of Deputies vice president
[Episcopal News Service] Two deputies have declared candidacies for House of Deputies vice president after the incumbent vice president said she is running for president instead. Both elections will take […]
New York’s St. Thomas Church hosts ‘Twinning of York’ centennial festivities, presiding bishop to preach
[Episcopal News Service] In 2024 the cities of New York, New York, and York, England, are celebrating a century as twin cities. “Twinning of York” festivities commenced last weekend at […]
Committees hear testimony on joining Anglican Communion Forest, creating ‘eco-region creation networks’
[Episcopal News Service] General Convention’s Environmental Stewardship & Care of Creation legislative committees heard testimonies May 7 on three proposed resolutions seeking to join and support the Anglican Communion Forest […]
At Historic Convening, Global UUs Have Candid Conversations on Future of Leadership Development
Unitarian Universalists from six continents carried their aspirations to Prague, Czech Republic, and explored possibilities to sustain and grow the faith.
One Man, 1,000 Trees
Claude and the CWS Plant Nursery he manages *Warning: this story mentions violent incidents which may be difficult to read.* Over two decades ago, CWS program participant Claude came face-to-face with death. Like many of his fellow Congolese, this close encounter was unexpected and came as a result of the civil war that erupted in the Democratic Republic of Congo ... Read More
The Immigrant Visa Lottery Selection Season
Janet’s journey to the United States began with the Diversity Visa Program, a congressionally approved initiative offering immigrants the chance to relocate and work in the U.S. Open to applicants worldwide, the program selects recipients annually on May 4th, requiring a high school diploma or two years of credible work, along with stringent screenings including in-person interviews, health check-ups, and ... Read More
Educator, delegate dies in South Africa
The Rev. Kongolo Clement Chijika, president of the Methodist University of Katanga in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and a delegate to General Conference, died April 12 after a brief bout with cancer.
Madang program equips Korean pastors in cross-racial ministry
CRCC Madang is an enhanced and evolved program called to cultivate a new generation of Korean American United Methodist pastors who serve cross-racial appointments.
Canadian Anglicans, Lutherans will observe Jerusalem and Holy Land Sunday on May 12
[The Anglican Church of Canada] Jerusalem and Holy Land Sunday, previously known as Jerusalem Sunday, is an opportunity for Anglicans and Lutherans in Canada to learn more about and support […]
WCC executive committee meeting in Colombia will strengthen peacebuilding work
[World Council of Churches] The World Council of Churches executive committee will meet June 6-11 in Bogota, Colombia, to reaffirm its commitment to the peace process in the country and […]