AI and the social gospel: Reclaiming a moral voice for advocacy
What can churches learn from the Christian response to the Industrial Revolution as artificial intelligence reshapes our societies? That question drove the latest WACC Europe Discussion, “AI and the Social Gospel: Reclaiming a Moral Voice for Advocacy,” led by Christian social ethicist Professor Kate Ott....
Churches to ask, “How are we called to witness together today?” in Chiang Mai
Members of the World Council of Churches (WCC) commissions and reference groups working on Life, Justice, and Peace will gather in Chiang Mai from 4 to 10 October to discern how churches can respond together to the defining challenges of a fractured world.
Louisiana Conference invests $15M in churches
As part of its new Jubilee Initiative, the Louisiana Conference is helping local churches to pay off debt, fund ministries, expand staffing and more.
Church World Service Calls for Non-Discriminatory FY 2027 U.S. Refugee Admissions Prioritized by Humanitarian Concern
Reported FY 2027 refugee ceiling abandons world’s most at-risk refugees WASHINGTON, D.C.,—Today, Church World Service (CWS) expresses its profound alarm in response to reports that the Trump administration has proposed a Presidential Determination capping FY 2027 Refugee Admissions at 17,500. CWS calls for a more equitable, inclusive Refugee Admissions Program that will keep its promises to those left stranded in ...
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3rd Ecumenical Symposium, 6-7 October: Theology, Ministry, and Ethics in the Era of AI
The Reformed Churches Ecumenical Office Rome and the Facoltà Valdese invite you to attend the 3rd Ecumenical Symposium this year, “Theology, Ministry, and Ethics in the Era of AI”. Date: 6-7 October Location: Facoltà Valdese Via Pietro Cossa 42 00193 Roma. Translation: as required for English and Italian languages. The Tuesday program may be of […]
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As WCC staff discuss AI, they ask: “What does it mean to be human?”
World Council of Churches staff gathered on 22 September to share and connect current initiatives addressing artificial intelligence. They discussed how the WCC uses AI, how to productively bring the discussion to WCC commissions and reference groups, and how to form a WCC staff task force on AI. They also discussed how best to contribute to planning a multidisciplinary symposium set for 15-19 February 2027.
WCC Staff Planning Days will focus on new structure
The World Council of Churches (WCC) Staff Planning Days, scheduled for 28 September through 2 October, will focus on implementing a new structure together. Setting aside regular work, the WCC staff will gather as a community to strengthen collaboration and renew their common commitment to engage the WCC fellowship of member churches on a Pilgrimage of Justice, Reconciliation, and Unity.
We want to hear from you: Mission and Ministry Board committee holds listening sessions
The Church of the Brethren Mission and Ministry Board appointed a committee to consider recommendations related to the future of Annual Conference. The task emerged from the “Breaking Down Barriers—Increasing Access to Denominational Events” study completed in 2025.
Queremos escuchar su opinión: El comité de la Junta de Misión y Ministerio celebra sesiones de escucha.
La Junta de Misiones y Ministerios de la Iglesia de los Hermanos designó un comité para considerar recomendaciones relacionadas con el futuro de la Conferencia Anual. Esta tarea surgió del estudio “ Rompiendo barreras: aumentando el acceso a los eventos denominacionales ”, finalizado en 2025. Los miembros del comité son Torin Eikler, Cindy Laprade Lattimer,
Nou vle tande nouvèl ou: Komite Misyon ak Ministè a òganize sesyon koute.
Konsèy Misyon ak Ministè Legliz Frè yo te nonmen yon komite pou egzamine rekòmandasyon ki gen rapò ak lavni Konferans Anyèl la. Travay la soti nan etid ” Kraze Baryè yo – Ogmante Aksè a Evènman Denominasyonèl yo ” ki te fini an 2025. Manm komite a se Torin Eikler, Cindy Laprade Lattimer, Rosanna Eller