Spotlight
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Fifth in a series of six regional pre-assemblies, the Caribbean Regional Pre-Assembly fostered unity, collaboration, and dialogue within its member churches – the United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands and Guyana Congregational Union. The three-day meeting, attended by 20 delegates from the member churches as well as ecumenical partners, was held in Kingston, Jamaica, 12-14 March. The Caribbean region is traditionally the home of liberation theology within the CWM family, and the pre-assembly reinforced this unique identity by maintaining and cultivating new communities where members are empowered to flourish, feel a sense of belonging, and bring hope through …
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The Council for World Mission (CWM) East Asia Regional Pre-Assembly convened 3-8 March in Bangkok, Thailand, drawing 30 delegates including ordained ministers, laypersons, and women and youth representatives from the six CWM regional member churches—Gereja Presbyterian Malaysia, Hong Kong Council of the Church of Christ in China, Presbyterian Church of Korea, Presbyterian Church of Myanmar, Presbyterian Church in Singapore, and Presbyterian Church in Taiwan. The East Asia Pre-Assembly sought to celebrate the diverse gifts and contributions of regional member churches while deepening participants’ spiritual understanding and collective purpose through contextual Bible studies and thematic presentations. The event also prepared participants …
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March is a significant month for the Church of Bangladesh as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. The Church of Bangladesh is a united Protestant church comprising mainly the Anglican and Presbyterian denominations. As part of the festivities from 1-2 March, St Thomas’ Cathedral—a cornerstone of faith and history in the heart of Dhaka, and a central landmark in Bangladesh’s Christian landscape—also commemorated its bicentenary since its inauguration on 10 July 1824. The Church of Bangladesh and her member churches continue to play important roles in partnership with the Council for World Mission (CWM) in driving missiological change, challenging systemic oppression, …
Member Church News
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Presbyterian Church in Singapore (PCS) Synod Moderator, Pastor Christopher Chia delivered a message themed “Strengthening Faith, Strengthening Family” in June 2023, where he emphasized the need for greater love, worship, …
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Taiwan’s MacKay Medical Mission sent a team of medical personnel to Ukraine earlier this year, making it the first team from Asia to provide voluntary medical assistance on site since …
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United Church of Zambia (UCZ) General Secretary Rev. Chipasha Musaba has spoken about the Church’s efforts to implement its investment policy to empower vulnerable communities and enable the Church to …
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Churches of Christ in Malawi (CCM) organised a four-day strategic planning workshop for 40 members of its Development Unit. The aim was to establish clear goals, objectives and activities of …
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The United Reformed Church (URC) inducted Rev. Dr Tessa Henry-Robinson, its first black and ethnically-minoritised woman as General Assembly Moderator during its General Assembly held from 30 June – 3 …
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United Church in Papua New Guinea (UCPNG) conducted a week-long training for Leaders Empowerment and Capacity Building to enable them to respond to the new normal and challenges brought about …