AI accountability: Before or after the fact?
All of civil society has a moral duty to speak up and ensure that conversations about AI include the voices of those at the margins, writes WACC General Secretary Philip Lee.
Voices and choices: Why we all need to be involved in decisions about AI
AI governance is too important to be left only to powerful tech companies or individual governments, reflects WACC Deputy General Secretary Sara Speicher post–Geneva Digital Week 2026.
Local communities in the driver’s seat for communication networks
Carlos Baca, member of the WACC delegation to the Geneva Digital Week 2026, shares examples of people-centered, inclusive communication in real life.
Shine curriculum for Fall 2026 includes new features
The Shine curriculum has announced several new features for the 2026-2027 year, beginning with this Fall 2026 quarter for pre-K and kindergarten, elementary ages, and junior youth. Shine also offers several additional curriculum options. All are available through Brethren Press.
Highland Park leaders escalate response to lawsuit
Following the conference’s lawsuit over church governance, the Highland Park United Methodist church council declared it no longer recognizes the authority of its bishop and conference.
BFIA grants support congregations’ outreach to neighbors and a memorial to victims of violence, among other projects
Recent grants from the Brethren Faith in Action Fund (BFIA) have been given to seven Church of the Brethren congregations and one camp.
WCC marks 78th anniversary: “we give thanks to God”
In a special message marking the 78th anniversary of the World Council of Churches (WCC), WCC general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay expressed gratitude for the historic journey that began in 1948 in Amsterdam.
WCC general secretary: “Women have stood at the heart of God's mission”
In a message to the Mother's Union of the Church of the Lord (Aladura), Nigeria, World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay expressed gratitude for the women’s faithful witness, steadfast commitment to prayer, and tireless service to the church, their families, and their communities.
Venezuela Earthquake Update: Two Months On
On June 24, 2026, two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela within seconds of each other, collapsing buildings across Caracas and the surrounding region. Nearly 18,000 individuals and families lost their homes, while thousands more remain in temporary shelters, uncertain whether their homes will ever be safe to live in again. In the immediate aftermath of the disaster, local churches, community organizations and volunteers provided critical support. Two months later, the ...
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When Recovery Continues With One Question: Is My Home Safe?
Two months after powerful earthquakes struck north-central Venezuela, thousands of families are still living with uncertainty. While the buildings that collapsed captured immediate attention, many of the toughest questions now surround the structures that remain standing. Support from the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), the United Church of Christ’s Global HOPE and Church World Service (CWS) helps engineers from ...
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