Spotlight
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The Europe region held its Regional Pre-Assembly from 19-23 February in Trefeca, Wales in preparation for the CWM Assembly in June. The conference drew delegates from Congregational Federation, Presbyterian Church in Wales, Protestant Church in the Netherlands, United Reformed Church, Union of Welsh Independents and CWM Moderator Rt Rev. Lydia Neshangwe who came together to discuss shared regional challenges and exchange ideas, anecdotes, and insights. The pre-assembly was also a critical platform where each nominated delegate from the region’s member churches were given an important introductory walkthrough and orientation ahead of the CWM Assembly. Of shared humanity and ma se …
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The Solomon Islands played host for the first time to a Council for World Mission (CWM) Board of Directors’ meeting held 26-27 February—the board’s last in-person meeting before the CWM Assembly in June. The Moderator of the United Church in the Solomon Islands, Rev. Armstrong Pitakaji, opened the meeting by extending warm greetings to the delegates. “The Solomon Islands are truly blessed by the work of CWM through the years, and we are ever grateful,” he said. Togetherness is urgent The two-day meeting was opened by CWM Moderator Rt Rev. Lydia Neshangwe, who preached from Acts 17:13-15, which tells the story of the …
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In conjunction with a Council for World Mission (CWM) Board of Directors meeting, a CWM delegation visited four local churches that are part of the Honiara Circuit in the Solomon Islands—Kukum United Church, Naha United Church, Lugavatu United Church, and Wesley United Church—on 25 February. There, they joined in worship services with the local congregations, forging new friendships and renewing existing ties. The Wesley United Church’s service was a unique experience for the attending CWM staff members as the sermon was also broadcast over the national radio network, an effective avenue for God’s word to reach the local populace who …
Member Church News
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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 …
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The Church of South India (CSI) is delivering a series of workshops to about 175 men, women, and youth in five different states in India under the “Church Enlightened – …
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Kiribati Uniting Church (KUC) conducted an Integrated Workshop on Climate Change, Pandemic (COVID-19) and KUC Strategic Plan (2021-2025) earlier this year. The workshops aimed to promote the KUC members’ understanding …
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The United Church in Jamaica and Cayman Islands (UCJCI) addressed the mental health needs of its clergy and staff to tackle pandemic-related challenges. Supported by Council for World Mission (CWM)’s …