International

Wednesday November 25

Archbishop Justin Welby pays tribute after death of Britain’s former Chief Rabbi Sacks

The Archbishop of Canterbury has paid tribute to the former Chief Rabbi of Great Britain and the Commonwealth, Lord Jonathan Sacks, who died on Saturday, just weeks after announcing he had cancer

WCC’s Pan-African Women of Faith to promote webinar series on justice and peace

The World Council of Churches’ network of Pan-African Women of Faith will host a series of webinars exploring different facets of the Pilgrimage of Justice and Peace from the lens of a wholistic Pan-African perspective

Custodian James Jimmerson disinfects pews to prevent any possible spread of the coronavirus at Belmont United Methodist Church in Nashville on Sunday 10 May 2020, following online worship, which is recorded in the sanctuary. As churches consider returning to in-person worship, cleaning measures are one of many factors leaders will need to consider. “I believe my job, my part in this, is to make sure people are safe in here,” Jimmerson said (Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News)

WCC publishes 'Global Health COVID-19 Response Framework'

After ongoing consultations between church and healthcare leaders from many countries, the World Council of Churches has published an ‘Ecumenical Global Health COVID-19 Response Framework’

Webinar will highlight 'People on the Move: Solidarity and Advocacy'

A Thursday 12 November webinar (10 pm AEST) titled ‘People on the Move: Solidarity and Advocacy’ will highlight the experiences and often untold stories of refugees, stateless persons, seasonal and migrant workers, and undocumented persons, with a particular focus on ways they have been affected by COVID-19

“Your life is in peace when you collect the olives"

Forty-year-old Shireen Elayan lives on the family farm outside Bethlehem; the family has owned the farm for generations – here she describes the old olive trees planted by her great-grandfather and the almost spiritual relationship many Palestinians feel with their olive trees

WCC announces essay competition for youth: 'The Future of Interreligious Dialogue'

The World Council of Churches (WCC) has announced an essay competition for youth who want to reflect on the theme ‘The Future of Interreligious Dialogue’. The contest marks the 50th anniversary of the WCC’s Office of Interreligious Dialogue and Cooperation

Calls grow to increase women’s visibility in work for peace and security

Upon the 20th anniversary of the UN Resolution 1325, the question is still being answered as to whether women’s important work in peace and security is getting the visibility it deserves

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Olive harvest initiative reaffirms commitment to justice and peace in the Holy Land

World Council of Churches Thursday 15 October 2020
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WCC to host online prayer service for World Food Day

World Council of Churches Monday 12 October 2020
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Series of WCC webinars to explore 'Hate Speech and Whiteness'

World Council of Churches Monday 12 October 2020
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Dr Louk Andrianos on the Season of Creation: “Confess the broken relationship with God”

World Council of Churches Sunday 20 September 2020
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Book of Common Prayer launches on Alexa for the first time

Friday 18 September 2020
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Sacred Teachings podcast: new season launches

Thursday 17 September 2020

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“Stand together praying for just peace in Palestine and Israel”

World Council of Churches Tuesday 15 September 2020
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Global celebration urges “radically new ways of living” to protect our common home

World Council of Churches Monday 7 September 2020
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National Council of Churches (USA): “Not too tired to continue to fight for justice”

World Council of Churches Monday 7 September 2020
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An unusual church partnership tackles COVID-19 in the Pacific

Dr Julianne Stewart Friday 4 September 2020