Earlier this year, Church of Bangladesh (COB)’s Barishal Diocese served its community through an eye camp at the St Mary’s Clinic of Jobarpar, in partnership with Islamia Eye Hospital. They were able to provide free [...]
2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19 Dancing involves the risk of looking stupid. So often we choose not to do something because of the risk of standing out and losing face. In the eyes of Michal, David [...]
Mark 6:1-13 In Mark chapter 6 we have two very different stories of how people responded to Jesus’ life-giving words. In the first account, people who heard him were amazed and yet ended up taking [...]
In the Spring issue of Union Welsh Independents (UWI)’s Union Matters, the UWI General Secretary Rev Dyfrig Rees shared his reflections on rethinking church during the pandemic. Rev Rees opined that when Congregationalism was going [...]
Following the Zambian government’s implementation of heightened measures to curb escalating cases of COVID-19, the United Church of Zambia (UCZ) has issued an updated COVID-19 advisory to its congregations. This pastoral letter by UCZ General [...]
An ecumenical webinar will explore using the global tax system as a tool to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and to repair systemic issues such as rising socio-economic inequality and runaway climate change. Held on [...]
Mark 4:35-41 Paul wanted to encourage the Corinthians to give generously to the collection he had organised for the poor believers in Judea. Some of the Corinthians boasted about superior faith, speech and knowledge. Knowing [...]
Applications are open for the Diploma in Eco-Justice Ministries 2021-2022, an online programme initiated by Council for World Mission (CWM) and offered by the United Theological College, Bengaluru, India. Students, professionals, clergy, and people leading [...]
World Refugee Sunday Mark 4:35-41 Sometime ago I came upon the expression, “Evangelism is one dog telling another dog where to find bones”. The expression struck a chord within me at the time because it [...]
Among Rt Rev Peter Langerman’s reflections in his final letter as Moderator of The Uniting Presbyterian Church of Southern Africa (UPCSA), were his observations on how congregations have been faring recently. The Moderator commended congregations [...]
The Nabokoli Beauty Parlour is a Church of Bangladesh (COB)’s Christian Ministry to Children & Youth (CMCY), which assists female teenage dropouts to acquire skills to support themselves. It has continued operating within safety guidelines [...]
In partnership with Trinity Theological College, Auckland, Council for World Mission (CWM) is in the midst of organising Talanoa Oceania 2021, a series of talks on legacies of slavery and colonisation in Aotearoa and Oceania. [...]
Two in every three women and children that the UK accepts as refugees now, would be turned away in future under proposed new government rules, according to Together With Refugees, a new campaign coalition that [...]
CWM is pleased to present the 2020-2029 strategy framework which maps the missional journey to be pursued. The framework develops and reshapes the partnership in mission model that has guided CWM since 1977. Global Christian [...]
The Calcutta Diocese of the Church of North India (CNI) has carried out its “The Neighbour” project to help at least 175 families whose livelihoods have been hard hit by the pandemic. Launched earlier this [...]
During the opening of the Regional Youth Ecumenical Council (REYC), Pacific Conference of Churches (PCC) General Secretary Rev James Bhagwan encouraged youths to adapt, evolve and grow while retaining what was good and true from [...]
“The Word Becoming Flesh” by Dr George Zachariah is the final book of the "Re-imagining Church as Event: Perspectives from the Margins” series. Bible is a resource that can inspire, convict, condemn, transform and heal [...]
The United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands (UCJCI) is seeking mission partners to serve in four positions in the International University of the Caribbean (IUC), an innovative private university specialising in the humanities. [...]
Mark 4:26-34 The parables of the growing seed and the mustard seed have a lot in common. They tell us what the kingdom of God is like; they have to do with seeds and growth. [...]
The United Reformed Church (URC), together with several Christian faith groups, have signed a joint letter urging the Home Secretary to rethink the government’s New Plan for Immigration (NPFI). While they welcomed the new UK [...]
Delegates from Guyana Congregational Union (GCU) and the United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands (UCJCI), ecumenical guests and resource persons were among those gathered virtually for the CWM Caribbean Members’ Mission Forum (MMF) [...]
The World Council of Churches (WCC) and Council for World Mission (CWM) are organising a virtual ecumenical event “Anti-racist in Christ?” Ecumenical Christian Repentance, Reflection and Action on Racial Discrimination and Xenophobia” from 14-17 June. [...]
Pacific Conference of Churches (PCC) General Secretary Rev James Bhagwan has written to Pacific church leaders seeking prayer for affected communities following the La Soufrière volcanic eruption in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. This came [...]
For close to a century, UCJCI has embraced children-at-risk through its ministry of Pringle Home for Girls, and Mount Olivet Boys’ Home, where individual cases arrive through Jamaica’s child protection system. With the aim to [...]
Galvanised into action by COVID-19 and George Floyd protests, retiring United Reformed Church (URC) minister Rev John Campbell wrote new hymns and songs of protest, partly to express the emotions of his 95% black congregation. [...]
A year since George Floyd’s tragic death, Churches Together in England (CTE) has organised a “#CandleOfJustice: a moment of action” initiative on 25 May. Churches and Christians are encouraged to light a candle, pray for [...]
Rt Rev Dr Peter Langerman has described challenges facing the church in his second last letter as Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa (UPCSA) Moderator. These include sexism and misogyny, natural disasters, and gender-based violence. [...]
In the second of a series on future challenges and opportunities of Hong Kong, the HKCCCC General Secretary Rev Dr Eric So emphasized Mission to the Poor, a mission strategy that has been pursued by [...]
Pacific Conference of Churches (PCC) General Secretary Rev James Bhagwan has lauded the critical role and contribution of women’s organisations in challenging patriarchy and holding male leaders in churches and faith communities accountable. He was [...]
The United Reformed Church (URC) is among faith leaders around the world urging for global vaccine equity and an end to vaccine nationalism, where wealthier countries gain first access to and hoard vaccines, and people [...]
The re-construction work of a 1,200 feet road at Kanainagar village in Mongla Upazila was inaugurated in mid-February. Vulnerable families in Mongla, Bagerhat received hens and instruments for rearing hens, and improved sanitation through the [...]
1 Samuel 2:14-11, (12-15), 16-20, (11:14-15); Psalm 138; Genesis 3:8-15; Psalm 130; 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1; Mark 3:20-35 “Life-flourishing creation” calls us to actions rooted in our world now and in the future. It is future-looking [...]
A Conservation Farming programme in Chisamba District, Central Province was officially opened by the Provincial Permanent Secretary Bernard Chomba in early May. In this joint venture, First Quantum Minerals shared conservation farming expertise with Chipembi [...]
As part of the pandemic response, the Pacific Conference of Churches (PCC) have released a resource covering biblical reflections on vaccination, its rationale, and common questions and information on COVID-19 vaccines. Mindful of the influence [...]
In Vulnerability and Resilience, vulnerability is not the final word. Rather, resilience provides the cutting edge and living breath in the stories of subjects who are vulnerable. And they have many stories: stories of being [...]
Romans 8:15-16 The church, literally the community of the Lord, is called to go, making disciples, baptising in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, and teaching everything her Lord has [...]
Acts 2:1-21 On the day of Pentecost, the work of the Holy Spirit was demonstrated in the life of the church. Three thousand new believers were added to the church that day. The baptism of [...]
By Gwilym Tudur, Union of Welsh Independents (UWI) Undoubtedly, 2021 has so far proven to be a difficult and challenging year for humanity. Whilst the rapid administration of the Covid-19 vaccine is certainly promising news, [...]
Church of Bangladesh (COB)’s Barishal Diocese has purchased land and are in the process of construction of a new church building in the Sundali village of Khulna Deanery. New believers of the church at Sundali [...]
The United Reformed Church (URC) launched a campaign earlier this year to raise funds to help global neighbours without access to COVID-19 vaccines. In the UK, half of the population has had at least one [...]
John 15:9-17; Acts 10:44-48 The Council for World Mission has raised this life-awakening theme, “Life-Flourishing Economy”, that motivates us to further explore and theologically reflect on how we see and handle life in the midst [...]
John 15:9-17; Acts 10:44-48 Jesus commanded us to love each other as he has loved us (John 15:12). Sometimes this seems to be a form of defeat in the world but paradoxically, this love is [...]
1 John 4:17 CWM’s Confessing Witness statement gives shape to what it means to be ‘as he is, so are we in this world’: Creation is hurting People are dying The powerful are profiting God [...]
Indigenous leaders from around the globe shared their vision for a just economy—one that will not usher in genocide, displacement, and exploitation. During a webinar organised through the New International Financial and Economic Architecture initiative [...]
What does believing mean in the face of empire and militarisation? These essays articulate the critical and liberating consciousness shared by oppressed peoples across the world, arising from a faith in the God of the [...]
Combining performing arts with new information and communication technologies (ICT) is viewed as a powerful communications tool, especially in the colourful Caribbean culture that employs music, dance, poetry and drama. Recognising changes in the ministry [...]
1 John 3:16-24 The call of discipleship is the call of radical love. It’s a costly call that each of us receive from Christ Jesus when we turn towards Him in faith. Yet in our [...]
For this year’s Easter greetings, Church of North India (CNI) Moderator The Most Rev Dr. P. C. Singh went beyond asking Christians to meaningfully participate in Holy Week services. In the Moderator’s April message, he [...]
The United Reformed Church (URC) has published the book “Constance - Pioneer, Pastor, Preacher’ on one of the first ordained women in Britain, on behalf of Congregation Federation (CF), the Council for World Mission (CWM) [...]
Hope United Church in North Eastern Regional Missional Council of the United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands (UCJCI) has constructed a columbarium and created Hope Memorial Garden, which were dedicated in late February. [...]
As part of the New International Financial and Economic Architecture (NIFEA) initiative, Council for World Mission (CWM) and several ecumenical partners will be hosting a webinar on 22 April Thursday, 17:00-18:30 Central European Summer Time [...]
Psalm 4 Amidst his distress, David asked for God’s mercy and relief. His distress stemmed from people in power around him who have delusional values, despise the righteousness of God and do not have the [...]
Two member churches Presbyterian Church of India (PCI) and United Reformed Church (URC) have released separate statements of solidarity with the Presbyterian Church of Myanmar (PCM) as the situation continues to deteriorate in Myanmar. The [...]
The Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa (UPCSA) General Secretary Rev. Lungile Mpetsheni has reminded Christians to speak out in adverse situations, and to speak up for those in need in his Easter Message. Referring [...]
The Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand (PCANZ) Moderator has encouraged congregations to hold on to their faith and focus on the Lord in the ongoing pandemic. “These past months have seen our resolve, our [...]
Acts 4:32-35; Psalm 133; 1 John 1:1-2:2; John 20:19-31 It is a joyous feeling to know the Lord. The life that we experience in Christ gives us a sense of peace and comfort. It is [...]
Resurrection Sunday John 1:1-9 From the beginning (verses 1-8), this passage depicts a song of joyful celebration, praising God in the midst of tribulation and judgment. How is it possible to praise God when our [...]
As part of Council for World Mission (CWM)’s ongoing Legacies of Slavery Project, it will be hosting “CWM Act of Repentance and Apology”, a virtual event led by the Board of Directors on 23 August [...]
Following the worsening developments in Myanmar, Council of World Mission (CWM), Presbyterian Church in Taiwan (PCT) and Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand (PCANZ) have released separate statements of solidarity with the Presbyterian Church of [...]
Good Friday Psalm 22 One song that has often gripped my heart is this: “Were You There?” It has three stanzas that describe the crucifixion, the death and the burial. Each stanza guides and helps [...]
