Interfaith Coalition on Land, Water and Food is launched in India
[World Council of Churches] The World Council of Churches, with the India Peace Centre, has launched an Interfaith Coalition on Land, Water and Food, the first such initiative in India. […]
ABHMS Calls for Prayers and Support as Multiple Wildfires Ravage Southern California Communities
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 1/13/25)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) urges immediate support for the One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) campaign to aid victims of the catastrophic wildfires devastating Southern California. Since January 7, multiple fires have consumed hundreds of thousands of acres across Greater Los Angeles, claiming at least 24 lives and […]
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Clinic helps immigrants navigate asylum process
Neighbors Immigration Clinic in Lexington, Kentucky — part of the United Methodist Immigration Law and Justice Network — is one of few legal resources for the state’s growing immigrant community.
What does hate feel like in the body?
Through self-awareness, we can understand and respond to the spiritual, emotional and physical warning signs of hate, writes the Rev. Neelley Hicks.
Amid California fires, “we have the certainty of the accompaniment of the love of God”
Rev. Prof. D. Neal D. Presa is executive presbyter of the Presbytery of San Jose, California, and also a member of the World Council of Churches central and executive committees. He reflected on how people are affected by the ongoing wildfires, how churches are helping, and how God’s love serves as a comfort during times of disaster.
Statement by ABHMS Executive Director Jeffrey Haggray in Response to the Death of President Jimmy Carter
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 1/2/25)—The following statement was shared on December 30, 2024 by ABHMS Executive Director Jeffrey Haggray in response to the death of President Jimmy Carter: President Jimmy Carter was a humanitarian who used his considerable political and social influence to improve the quality of life for countless people. He was also […]
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Canada Post strike delays donations to church, other charities
Churches and other charitable organizations across Canada are awaiting confirmation on a proposed extension to the Canada Revenue Agency’s annual deadline for charitable donation from Dec. 31, 2024 to Feb. 28, 2025.
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Meta: Freedom of expression for whom?
We expected 2025 to be a challenging year for human rights defenders, if only from the global political turmoil U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump is promising. For many, though, Mark Zuckerberg’s announcement on 7 January that Meta would replace fact checkers on Facebook and Instagram with...
January 12, 2025: Our True Home
First Sunday after the Epiphany Our True Home What a beautiful day to worship the Savior with the fellowship of believers! What a beautiful picture the baptism of Jesus paints for us of the relationship for which our hearts were made and for which they yearn. The Father, Son, and Spirit are present for one […]
CWS Celebrates Protections for Migrants from El Salvador, Venezuela, Ukraine, and Sudan—Calls for Continued Access to Safety
Washington, D.C.—Church World Service today commends the Biden administration’s decision to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for people from El Salvador, Venezuela, Ukraine, and Sudan. Secretary Mayorkas of the Department of Homeland Security announced an eighteen month extension for individuals in the U.S. from all four countries, potentially impacting over 900,000 people.CWS has long supported TPS designations for countries facing ... Read More