Church World Service Celebrates the Beginning of Pride Month
Washington, D.C.—Church World Service today marks the beginning of Pride by celebrating our LGBTQ+ neighbors and calling for equal protections under the law for all. The organization stresses that as the Trump administration eliminates protections for asylum-seekers and refugees, the global LGBTQ+ community will be particularly impacted. Many people who are displaced are persecuted, ostracized, or under threat simply for ... Read More
Nyadire Connection dedicates sixth rural health center
New mothers express appreciation for the care they receive at revitalized church clinic, while staff tout state-of-the-art equipment and upgrades.
Partnerships strengthen Zimbabwe health facilities
United Methodist hospitals and clinics thrive with support from partners enabling reconstruction of old structures to new state-of-the-art facilities.
Faith and Finance Intersect in Powerful Communique on Debt Justice
Churches call for urgent debt cancellation and structural reform rooted in biblical justice. The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC), in partnership with the Council for World Mission (CWM), convened a pivotal Theological Consultation on Debt from 13–15 May 2025. Bringing together theologians, church leaders, economic justice advocates, and grassroots practitioners, the consultation culminated in […]
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Prof. Hulisani Ramantswana explores decolonizing the biblical narrative
Prof. Hulisani Ramantswana, a scholar from the University of South Africa, offered a keynote address, “Colonial Dynamics and the Impoverishment of Africa 140 Years after the Berlin Conference,” during an ecumenical gathering, “Berlin 1884–1885 and Anti-Black Racism: In Search of a Shared Anti-Racist Ecumenical Vision.”
Going Green and Saving Cash: How One UU Church Made Its Building Energy Efficient
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In this Q&A, find out how the Winchester Unitarian Society cut back on energy expenses and carbon emissions—and how your congregation could, too.
Shared anti-racist vision emerges from Berlin Conference
An international conference, “Berlin 1884–1885 and Anti-Black Racism: In Search of a Shared Anti-Racist Ecumenical Vision,” acknowledged that the deep wounds of colonialism carved 140 years ago are by no means healed—but that churches can reframe relationships in a radical, de-colonial manner.
At vespers service, WCC general secretary commemorates 1700 years of the Nicene Creed
On 1 June, at the Berner Münster in Bern, Switzerland, Ecumenical Vespers marked a celebration of joy and unity in faith organized by the Swiss National Council of Churches and the Protestant Church in Switzerland.
June 1, 2025: Created to Love
Ascension Sunday Created to Love These verses from John 17 are usually used to stress the unity of the church as the gift and desire of Jesus. But these verses also say something else about our faith: despite the gulf between God the Creator and humanity the creature, we can relate—just as we as human […]
Brethren bits
In this issue: Remembering Mike Leiter, take the Shine survey, last session of moderator Dava Hensley's grief workshops, new video resource from Discipleship and Leadership Formation, job openings, Children's Disaster Services trainings, new district disaster coordinators, anniversaries, and much much more