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Young People

International International

World Council of Churches opens applications for 2025 Stewards Programme

The World Council of Churches invites young people from across the globe to apply for the 2025 Stewards Programme, scheduled to take place from 14-26 June 2025. This exciting programme offers a unique opportunity for youth ages 18-30 to engage with the global ecumenical movement and actively contribute to the work of the WCC. The deadline for applications is 30 November 2024

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Building Youth a Better Tomorrow

Check out this stunning video featuring three brave young people — Kayla, Will and Cherice — who have experienced homelessness share about how Anglicare Southern Queensland helped provide them with a place to belong so they could set and reach goals and flourish. It takes a lot of courage and strength to talk about homelessness and the future. Support the Youth Homelessness Project today by helping to provide a safe haven and a fresh start for young people in need

The Archbishop in Jerusalem talks with young people at the summer camp (Francis Martin, Church Times)
International

Jerusalem: camps in Ramallah form "living stones"

The Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East runs three camps in the summer, each lasting a week and catering to different age groups. They have to be held in the West Bank to be accessible to children in the Diocese: those living in Palestinian territory, or in the Arab countries immediately to the east of Israel, face huge difficulties in getting permits to enter Israeli-held territory, including East Jerusalem

Reflections

Great expectations

“Not long ago I was at the door of a church greeting people as they made their way to the hall for morning tea after the service. A small girl was introduced to me by her granny, ‘And, this is Bishop Jeremy.’ The girl’s shoulders slumped and her face fell. She looked so disappointed. ‘Oh,’ she said, ‘I thought he was God!’” shares Bishop Jeremy

Features

We are “all children of God”

“It is common in Christian churches, including in the Anglican Church where I serve, to find a wide spectrum of understanding about human sexuality and gender. For some, this is a sensitive topic. However, what remains paramount is the absolute necessity to create an environment that enables all people to feel safe and to flourish,” says Bishop Jeremy Greaves, Chair of the Anglican Schools Commission