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[World Council of Churches] The World Council of Churches Commission on Education and Ecumenical Formation held its second meeting on May 2, focusing on the relevance of theological education for […]
United Methodists redefine marriage, end official condemnation of homosexuality
[Religion News Service — Charlotte, North Carolina] United Methodist delegates adopted a revised definition of marriage on May 2 at their quadrennial meeting called the General Conference and deleted from their […]
United Methodists redefine marriage, end official condemnation of homosexuality
[Religion News Service — Charlotte, North Carolina] United Methodist delegates adopted a revised definition of marriage on May 2 at their quadrennial meeting called the General Conference and deleted from their […]
Latest issue of WCC interreligious journal focuses on gender justice
[World Council of Churches] The latest issue of Current Dialogue, the journal of the World Council of Churches on interreligious dialogue and cooperation, takes as its theme “Gender Justice and […]
Latest issue of WCC interreligious journal focuses on gender justice
[World Council of Churches] The latest issue of Current Dialogue, the journal of the World Council of Churches on interreligious dialogue and cooperation, takes as its theme “Gender Justice and […]
Anglican primates embark on Rome pilgrimage, meet with Pope Francis
[Episcopal News Service] For the first time, Anglican primates gathered in Rome, Italy, where they went on pilgrimage, following in the steps of St. Paul. On the morning of May […]
Anglican primates embark on Rome pilgrimage, meet with Pope Francis
[Episcopal News Service] For the first time, Anglican primates gathered in Rome, Italy, where they went on pilgrimage, following in the steps of St. Paul. On the morning of May […]
Israeli-Palestinian conflict dominates General Convention International Policy committees’ hearings
[Episcopal News Service] Dozens of Episcopalians and representatives from The Episcopal Church’s ecumenical and interfaith partners testified at three separate online hearings about the ongoing Israel-Palestinian conflict and 10 related […]
Israeli-Palestinian conflict dominates General Convention International Policy committees’ hearings
[Episcopal News Service] Dozens of Episcopalians and representatives from The Episcopal Church’s ecumenical and interfaith partners testified at three separate online hearings about the ongoing Israel-Palestinian conflict and 10 related […]
As pro-Palestinian protests continue on college campuses, Episcopal chaplains, churches offer support to protesters
[Episcopal News Service] Pro-Palestinian protest encampments on dozens of college campuses nationwide have led to violent clashes, more than 2,000 arrests, expulsions, suspensions and the cancellation of classes and commencement […]
As pro-Palestinian protests continue on college campuses, Episcopal chaplains, churches offer support to protesters
[Episcopal News Service] Pro-Palestinian protest encampments on dozens of college campuses nationwide have led to violent clashes, more than 2,000 arrests, expulsions, suspensions and the cancellation of classes and commencement […]
Diocese of North Carolina announces plans for funds from sale of former diocesan office building
[Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina] Since the sale of Diocesan House at 200 West Morgan Street in September 2023, the Rt. Rev. Sam Rodman and the Rt. Rev. Jennifer Brooke-Davidson formed, and […]
Diocese of North Carolina announces plans for funds from sale of former diocesan office building
[Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina] Since the sale of Diocesan House at 200 West Morgan Street in September 2023, the Rt. Rev. Sam Rodman and the Rt. Rev. Jennifer Brooke-Davidson formed, and […]
Archbishop of Canterbury endorses call for ethical development of artificial intelligence
[Office the Archbishop of Canterbury] Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby on April 30 signed the “Rome Call for AI ethics” at a ceremony in Rome. The document calls for the […]
Archbishop of Canterbury endorses call for ethical development of artificial intelligence
[Office the Archbishop of Canterbury] Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby on April 30 signed the “Rome Call for AI ethics” at a ceremony in Rome. The document calls for the […]
Kenyan churches open places to pray and shelter for flood survivors
[World Council of Churches] Churches in Kenya are opening places to pray and congregate for thousands of people displaced by floods that have killed more than 200 people. On April […]
Navajoland’s request for missionary diocese status receives committees’ unanimous endorsement
[Episcopal News Service] The 81st General Convention’s Governance & Structure committees voted unanimously April 30 to recommend creation of a new missionary diocese led by Navajo Episcopalians after hearing testimony […]
United Methodists strike down ban on ordination of gay clergy
[Religion News Service — Charlotte, North Carolina] United Methodists meeting for their top legislative assembly May 1 overwhelmingly overturned a measure that barred gay clergy from ordination in the denomination, a […]
Full communion between Methodists, Episcopalians gets closer
[UM News] Delegates to the United Methodist General Conference approved full communion with the Episcopal Church on April 30. The agreement needs the approval of the Episcopalians before going into effect. […]
Testimony urges Prayer Book, Music and Liturgy committees to adopt changes to Good Friday liturgy, speak out against Christian Zionism
[Episcopal News Service] The General Convention legislative committees on Prayer Book, Music and Liturgy heard testimony on April 27 on several resolutions, including one that offers options for churches to […]
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