World Renew Launches Hurricane Isaias Recovery Efforts
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...
Trust clause sees big win in Maryland court
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.
Filipino United Methodists question AI hub
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.
Korean church leaders welcome new generation
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.
Senior Climate Activists Arrested, Hold Government to Account for Climate Policy
“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
WCC reference group leaders discern what joint witness means today
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 Steele to conclude service as Church of the Brethren General Secretary in August 2028
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.
David Steele concluirá su servicio como Secretario General de la Iglesia de los Hermanos en agosto de 2028
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.
David Steele pral fini sèvis li kòm Sekretè Jeneral Legliz Frè yo nan mwa Out 2028
Komisyon Misyon ak Ministè a kòmanse prepare pou yon rechèch nan lapriyè pou siksesè li a David A. Steele anonse ke li pral fini sèvis li kòm Sekretè Jeneral Legliz Frè yo nan dat 31 Out 2028, nan fen manda aktyèl li a. Steele te kòmanse sèvi kòm Sekretè Jeneral an 2016. Nan mwa Oktòb
Take Action: Defend Refugees as Trump Administration Targets Them for Deportation
The Trump administration continues to target refugees and is ramping up its attacks. Starting today, the administration will pursue stripping resettled refugees of their status and giving them as little as ten days notice to defend themselves. This change will inevitably result in New Americans losing their lawful status and being funneled toward deportation. Refugees come to the U.S. after ...
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