How Rev. William Ellery Channing’s 1819 Radical Sermon Led to Modern-Day Unitarian Universalism
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Known as the “Baltimore Sermon,” Channing’s ninety-minute declaration laid out the tenets of a “Unitarian” faith that remains influential now.
WCC Press Centres ready to serve two upcoming events
The World Council of Churches (WCC) will provide both onsite and online services to accredited media in connection with two upcoming and simultaneously held ecumenical conferences in Berlin, Germany and Athens, Greece.
WCC receives leaders of “Thank you, Doctor!” campaign
A delegation from the “Thank you, Doctor!” campaign visited the World Council of Churches (WCC) on 13 May. The global campaign seeks to value the humanizing role played by the primary care physician, also known as the family doctor, in the healthcare system and in society.
George Floyd and the church – five years on: justice or jargon?
Richard Reddie shares his reflections on the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd and if change is realistic
United Church of Canada Invites Conversation Toward 2035
Toward 2035 aims to honor the legacy of past generations while charting a bold path for the future.
General Synod 2025 to vote on merging classes and regional synods into one assembly
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Crown Nominations Commission members, Anglican Communion representatives announced
[Anglican Communion News Service] The central members and Anglican Communion representatives of the Canterbury Crown Nominations Commission were announced on May 13. This commission works prayerfully and collaboratively to discern and nominate the next archbishop of Canterbury. The Crown Nominations Commission for the archbishop of Canterbury nomination is larger than that for other diocesan bishops, with 17 voting members in a wider commission made up of 20 members. In 2022, General Synod approved changes to the CNC’s Standing Orders that increased the number of representatives from the Anglican Communion from one to five for the Crown Nominations Commission of the See of Canterbury. They are nominated by the Anglican Communion, one from each of the five regions and include primates, clergy and lay people. Voting members Chair: Lord (Jonathan) Evans of Weardale (appointed by the prime minister) Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell Bishop of Norwich Graham Usher (elected by the House of Bishops) Anglican Communion representatives (nominated by the 5 regions of the Communion): Americas – Mr. Joaquín Philpotts. Oceania – The Rev. Canon Isaac Beach. Africa – The Rev. Professor Grace Nkansa Asante. Asia – The Most Rev. Hosam Naoum. Europe – The Rt. Rev. Mary Stallard. Central Members (drawn from the Crown Nominations Commission Central Members elected by General Synod, or a member of the General Synod nominated to represent them): Ms. Christina Baron Miss Debbie Buggs The Rev. Canon Paul Cartwright The Rev. Lis Goddard The Rev. Canon Claire Lording Mr. Clive Scowen Canterbury Diocesan representatives: To be announced on the conclusion of the Canterbury Vacancy in See process. Non-voting members Secretary to the Commission: Stephen Knott (Archbishops’ Secretary for Appointments) Jonathan Hellewell (Prime Minister’s Appointments Secretary) The Rt. Rev. Anthony Poggo (The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion) Following a public consultation that saw thousands of people share their views on the qualities needed in the next Archbishop of Canterbury, the Commission will convene for its first meeting later this month, followed by at least two further meetings – one in July and another in September. Through these, the Commission will agree the ‘Role Profile’ and ‘Person Specification’ for the next Archbishop of Canterbury, discern the longlist, shortlist and interview candidates. Under the Standing Orders of the General Synod, a nomination cannot be made to the crown unless it has received the support of at least two-thirds of the total number of the voting members of the Commission in a secret ballot. The Chair of the Canterbury CNC, Lord (Jonathan) Evans said: “Helping to choose the next Archbishop of Canterbury is both a great responsibility and a privilege. The Crown Nominations Commission understands the weight of this important decision and we pray for God’s hand on the process. “I thank those who have taken part in the public consultation across the country and the Anglican Communion, helping us to establish the gifts, skills and qualities required in the next archbishop. Do please keep the CNC process in your prayers as we seek to discern who God is calling to this important ministry.” For more information You can also read this announcement on the Church of England website. Learn more about the nominations process for the next Archbishop of Canterbury on the Church of England website.
Media Development 2025-2 online magazine and pdf
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Recommendations on the implementation of the Global Digital Compact
In September 2024, the United Nations adopted a “Global Digital Compact“ at the Summit of the Future in New York City. The Compact is a non-binding international agreement that seeks to foster collaboration between governments, technology companies, the technical community, and civil society to help...