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Global military spending reached 2.887 trillion US dollars in 2025, the highest level ever recorded and the 11th consecutive year of growth, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. As militarized economies deepen conflict and ecological harm worldwide, faith leaders, theologians, and practitioners from Panama, Argentina, South Africa, the Republic of Korea, and beyond will gather in Panama City from 26–28 August for the NIFEA Consultation on Economy of Peace, part of the churches' campaign for a New International Financial and Economic Architecture (NIFEA), to ask how churches can help reshape economic systems toward justice and peace.

In 2025, the Amity Printing Press and Amity Foundation, based in China, produced special Nicaea Creed commemorative Bibles, in honor of the 1700th anniversary of the Ecumenical Council of Nicaea. The foundation also celebrated its 40th anniversary of dedicating itself to supporting vulnerable communities, advancing education and health, promoting sustainable development, and fostering interfaith and intercultural dialogue. Below, Amity Printing Press and Amity Foundation reflect on their ongoing work and latest innovative technology to make the Bible available and accessible to even more people. 

Churches have been telling stories that address inequality not only on big stages and at global negotiation tables. Investing in formation and a joint ecumenical approach has been one tactic to strengthen local communities and connect them to the spaces where their voices can influence policy decisions. In Panama City, from 17-25 August, that tactic took the shape of nine days, 21 church leaders, and a keynote that opened with a question.

The watchword for the week: Jesus says, “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” Matthew 16:24 Praise the Lord and give thanks to Him for all his mercies. In Jesus Christ, God grants us the forgiveness of sin and shows us a new […]

A new comic, “Eli and the Little Saints,” produced by the St Thomas Indian Orthodox (Malankara) Church in Germany, is bringing to life ancient Orthodox traditions with colorful illustrations and a fictional priest, Fr Eli.

The World Council of Churches (WCC) and Canadian Council of Churches will host a webinar panel discussion, entitled “Counting the Ecological Cost of AI - Data Centres, Water, Energy, and Critical Mineral Extraction,” on 17 September at 10 am (GMT-4:00) Eastern Time (US and Canada). 

Today, URJ announced an expanded collaboration with BBYO, the leading pluralistic Jewish teen Movement, to grow its engagement with Jewish teens.

The New England Conference is working with federal and local investigators after the cybercrime earlier this month. Conference leaders also are taking steps to help fellow United Methodists prevent wire fraud.

Yesterday’s congressional vote funding the vital Nonprofit Security Grant Program is a positive step. But it’s not enough to meet the scope of the challenge we face.