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The Arabic homework could wait. Mia,* a volunteer with Resonate Global Mission’s Cohort Middle East, was studying in a cafe one afternoon when a small group of university students struck up a conversation with her. Textbooks, notepads, and pens sat abandoned while the young women chatted for hours. They met up again. And again. As weeks passed, they talked about their homes, education, work, interests, and faith. They eventually dove into their homework too. Mia’s new friends, who came to the university from a neighboring country, helped her with her Arabic lessons, and Mia, a history major from the United States, helped them with their Western civilizations classwork. “I had to laugh a little because, I wondered, ‘How on earth...

This article originally appeared on Calvin News , the news page of Calvin University. Technology is reshaping nearly every dimension of human life, experts have observed. “Technologies like AI [artificial intelligence] are shaping ideas about work, education, relationships, and what it means to be human,” said Derek Schuurman, professor of computer science at Calvin University. Whether or not Christians engage in conversations around these emerging technologies is a decision Schuurman says has significant stakes. He says a technological agenda that’s driven by a faith in technology will lead to dire consequences, while a pessimistic suspicion of technology will lead to missed redemptive opportunities. “The stakes are high, and these conversations will proceed, with or without Christian voices,” said Schuurman. Schuurman...

World Renew Disaster Response Services (DRS) is launching Hurricane Isaias recovery efforts following the storm’s Oct. 9 landfall in Destin, Fla. Many survivors faced evacuations and then returned home to excessive damage from strong winds and flash flooding. World Renew DRS anticipates offering recovery assistance, including needs assessment, construction estimating, home reconstruction, and more. “We are devastated to see this area hit by disaster again,” shared Chris Gibson, World Renew DRS director. “We aim to partner with local organizations responding to Isaias and to provide recovery services as soon as possible.” Hurricane Isaias made landfall as a Category 2 hurricane with wind gusts of 110 mph, more than five feet of storm surge, and a foot of rainfall in the...

An appellate court ruled in favor of the Baltimore-Washington Conference in a suit filed by 37 churches seeking to leave The United Methodist Church with property. The opinion could influence other cases winding their way through civil courts.

The U.S.-led Pax Silica initiative promises massive economic and technological development for the Philippines, but faith leaders raised concerns about environmental impacts and who really benefits from the development.

The Korean Association of The United Methodist Church celebrated its 50th anniversary with 315 clergy and lay leaders. Those gathered explored ways to nurture the next generation’s leadership and strengthen partnerships across communities.

“The idea of direct, non-violent action was like poking a hole in a balloon, it turned frustration and despair into action.” says Bill Darnell, co-organizer of the Seniors’ Climate Witness protest in… continue readingcontinue reading

Leaders from three World Council of Churches (WCC) reference groups, following a recent conference in Chiang Mai, reflected on what it mean to witness together, and what they hope churches will do.

David A. Steele has announced that he will conclude his service as General Secretary of the Church of the Brethren on Aug. 31, 2028, at the end of his current term.

La Junta de Misiones y Ministerios comienza a prepararse para una búsqueda en oración de su sucesor. David A. Steele ha anunciado que concluirá su servicio como Secretario General de la Iglesia de los Hermanos el 31 de agosto de 2028, al finalizar su mandato actual. Steele comenzó a ejercer como Secretario General en 2016.