Representing over 600 million Christians in 120 countries, the Council for World Mission (CWM) and four other global Christian organizations have called fo...
The Council for World Mission (CWM) condemns, in the strongest terms, Israel’s atrocious siege of occupied Palestine that has been uprooting, displacing,...
The School of Intersectional Ecotheology and Ecojustice Witness (SIEEW) convened on 24 September through 13 October, bringing passionate discussions, local...
The CWM Assembly Planning Group (APG) has approved the Assembly logo for the CWM Assembly, which will be held in Durban, South Africa, from 12-19 June 2024...
The September issue of INSiGHT is full of stories that put a human face and spiritual lens on the Mission Programme and Partnership arm of the Council for ...
The Council for World Mission (CWM) has published a new “The Onesimus Project: Guidelines to Access Different Funds” to help member churches access thr...
The CWM Member Churches General Secretaries’ Conference opened on 4 October in Singapore under the theme “Rise to Life: Together in Transformat...
As the Discernment and Radical Engagement (DARE) Global Forum concluded on 16 September in Bangkok, Thailand, 120 participants from 30 different countries ...
Twenty-seven young people from ten CWM Member Churches in the Pacific, eight of them from the CWM Training In Mission (TIM) programme, gathered in Funafuti...
The Discernment and Radical Engagement (DARE) Global Forum opened on 13 September in Bangkok, Thailand, where Council for World Mission (CWM) General Secre...
Gathering at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) Library at the University of London on Sept. 4, 2023, eight students and academicians from u...
Ahead of the G20 Summit in New Delhi, India, taking place from 9-10 September under the theme “One Earth, One Family, One Future,” a group of g...
Taking place from August 21 to September 1, 2023, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, a city marked by stark socio-economic disparities, the 6th iteration of the Ec...
Consultation on Transformative Ecumenism – Life with Justice and Dignity for All Organised by the Council for World Mission in partnership with the A...
The Council for World Mission is a worldwide partnership of churches with 32 members spanning six global regions, with 20 of them in Asia-Pacific regions a...
Council for World Mission (CWM) Moderator Rev. Lydia Neshangwe’s inaugural visit to Guyana and the CWM Caribbean region was to the office of Guyana Congr...
Council for World Mission (CWM)’s worship and communion service for its retired missionaries on 21 August 2023 at Kensington United Reformed Church (URC)...
Former CWM General Secretary Dr Preman Niles was laid to rest in a cremation service at the Beckenham Crematorium in London on 22 August, 2 pm GMT. Family,...
Bethel Congregational Church (BCC), which is part of Guyana Congregational Union (GCU), a CWM member church, hosted a National Commemorative Service to obs...
Guyana stands at the cusp of its history this August with a series of commemorative events for the Bicentenary of the 1823 Demerara Uprising, testament to ...
The Transformative Ecumenism (TE) Movement was launched on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at the Desmond Tutu Conference Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. The launch c...
A consultation leading to the global launch of the Transformative Ecumenism (TE) movement opened on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at the Desmond Tutu Conferen...
Council for World Mission (CWM) General Secretary Rev. Dr Jooseop Keum led a memorial service to honour the life of Dr Preman Niles during the weekly staf...
A bold, promising statement that greets visitors to the Presbyterian Church of Korea (PCK)’s Centennial Memorial Building—“The Presbyterian Church of...
The Council for World Mission mourns the passing of Dr Daniel Preman Niles on Thursday, 3 August 2023—on the same day after his beloved wife, Sherina Nil...
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dr Preman Niles on Thursday, 3 August 2023, at his residence in Beckenham, Lon...
The July issue of INSiGHT focuses on the theme “Education, Formation and Empowerment”. Rev. Dr Amelia Koh-Butler, CWM Mission Secretary for this progra...
The Presbyterian Church in Taiwan (PCT) General Assembly Executive Committee, which convened on 18 July 2023, expressed “heartfelt and deep gratitude” ...
Every year, the Council for World Mission (CWM) community commemorates CWM’s inauguration as a mission organisation with a renewed missional ethos on a S...
The CWM Members’ Mission Forum (MMF) for the Caribbean region gathered 14 delegates, resource persons, and an ecumenical partner for empowering discu...
In a significant milestone for fostering unity and knowledge sharing, the Council for World Mission (CWM) General Secretary Rev. Dr Jooseop Keum, embarked ...
The newly-inducted Moderator of UPCSA Rev. Lydia Neshangwe introduced the new UPCSA theme “Stronger Together” during the worship service at the UPCSA G...
CWM Moderator Rev. Lydia Neshangwe was inducted as Moderator of The Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa (UPCSA) in a joyous service on 24 June 2...
The Presbyterian Church in Taiwan (PCT) recently hosted Council for World Mission (CWM)’s Annual Members’ Meeting (AMM) in Changhua City, 10-13 June 20...
The Council for World Mission (CWM), comprising 32 member churches from six global regions, made a conscious decision to hold its June 2023 Annual Members...
On the fruitful final day of the CWM Annual Members’ Meeting on 13 June 2023, AMM members agreed to the formation of the CWM 2024 Assembly Planning Group...
Are you a passionate individual between the ages of 18 and 35, eager to address the pressing environmental challenges of our time? Do you believe in the po...
Applications will open for Face2Face Programme 2023 themed “Building Life-Affirming Communities – Poverty and Peace-making in Plurality” on 7 Jun...
The CWM’s Annual Members’ Meeting (AMM) presented an opportunity for delegates to gain exposure to different communities in PCT through Sunday worship ...
Former CWM Moderator Rev. Dr Huang Po Ho delivered the keynote address on the first day of the CWM Annual Members’ Meeting (AMM) themed “Break Down...
CWM Annual Members’ Meeting (AMM) based on the theme “Break Down the Walls of Division” is currently underway from 10-13 June in Changhua, Taiwan. It...
Council for World Mission (CWM) held its Board Meeting on 8-9 June 2023, gathering its Board Members and management staff for a time of discussion and deli...
A Council for World Mission (CWM) delegation recently visited the CWM/Nethersole Fund and the Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital in Hong Kong. In 1994, ...
Council for World Mission (CWM) Moderator Rev. Lydia Neshangwe represented a CWM delegation to bring greetings to the congregation of Tin King Church on 4 ...
Council for World Mission (CWM), the Guyana Government’s Ministry of Culture, Youth & Sport, and the Guyana Reparations Committee attended a meeting,...
The May issue of INSiGHT focuses on the theme of “Discipleship, Spiritualities and Dialogue”. Rev. Dr Graham McGeoch, CWM Mission Secretary for this pr...
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we mourn the demise of our beloved ecumenical mama, Dr Agnes Abuom. Her passing is an immense loss to the gl...
The biennial Council Meeting of the Caribbean and North America Council for Mission (CANACOM) was held in Grenada. CWM’s PIM Coordinator and Programme As...
Rev. Lydia Neshangwe, Moderator Designate of the Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa (UPCSA), a partner denomination of the Church of Scotland (...
The ecumenical Zacchaeus Tax (ZacTax) Campaign was relaunched on 20 May 2023, offering faith-rooted African perspectives on just taxation and reparations a...
CWM Africa Region recently organised a training programme on “Youth & Racial Justice Africa”, gathering 25 youth participants from CWM Africa membe...
If you have a passion for producing high-quality digital content, we invite you to become part of CWM’s first Content Creator Network (CCN). CCN is a glo...
On Monday 22nd May 2023, the Council for World Mission (CWM) London Office hosted a visit from Malawi High Commission’s Development Counsellor Rev. MacDo...
CWM hosted a delegation from the Foundation for Theological Education in South East Asia (FTESEA), whose mission is to foster ongoing development of contex...
The Council for World Mission (CWM) South Asia Region – Members Mission Forum (MMF) was on 8-12 May 2023 at Holiday Inn Dhaka City Centre, Bangladesh...
The Zacchaeus Tax (ZacTax) campaign, which formed part of the New International Financial and Economic Architecture (NIFEA) initiative promoted by CWM and ...
Activists, practitioners, students and scholars are invited to propose their papers for presentation in CWM’s Discernment and Radical Engagement (DARE) G...
The Kiribati Uniting Church’s theological college, The Tangintebu Theological College, is seeking a long-term Partner in Mission (PIM) to serve as a ...
Presbyterian Church of India (PCI) calls for prayers for peace and harmony in Manipur, India The Presbyterian Church of India (PCI) has issued a statement ...
The Council for World Mission (CWM) East Asia Region – Members Mission Forum (MMF) was successfully concluded on 22-27 April 2023 at the Village Hote...
It is a cry that echoes that of Jeremiah 31:15, “A voice was heard in Ramah, lamentation and bitter weeping; Rachel, weeping for her children.” This wa...
28 delegates from five CWM Europe member churches and ecumenical partners gathered from 20-22 April 2023 for the Members’ Mission Forum (Europe) themed ...
Council for World Mission (CWM)’s Pacific Members’ Mission Forum (MMF) themed “Radical Discipleship and Transformative Spirituality” was held 12-14...
The United Reformed Church (URC) celebrated its 50th anniversary with the Service of Thanksgiving and Celebration on 15 April at the Methodist Central Hall...
Could you be called to participate in Christian formation which contributes to a lifelong involvement in God’s mission through the church? Are you open t...
Greetings of grace and peace from the Council for World Mission! I hope you had an enriching season of lent and Spirit-filled preparation for encountering ...
The March issue of INSiGHT explores the theme “Mission from the Margins”, one of CWM’s key programme areas, in the lead-up to the death and trium...
Do you wish to pursue graduate studies in theology under the tutelage of distinguished faculty in a vibrant, supportive academic community? Would you like ...
Individuals and organisations renowned for excellence in their fields have convened to work on The Eric Liddell 100, a major initiative to honour the legac...
CWM General Secretary Rev. Dr Jooseop Keum has been appointed as a Professor Extraordinarius at the University of South Africa (UNISA) in recognition of hi...
14 Now it was the day of Preparation for the Passover; and it was about noon. He said to the Jews, “Here is your King!” 15 They cried out, “Away with...
In response to the urgent catastrophes confronting the world today, Council for World Mission (CWM) convened a Planning Meeting on “Together in Transform...
“…Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven!” (Luke 19:38, Recommend reading full text,...
All African Conference of Churches (AACC), Council for World Mission (CWM)’s ecumenical partner, is holding a corporate design competition in line with i...
To set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. But if Christ is in you, then the body is dead because of sin, ...
Jesus said to him, “Truly I tell you, this very night, before the cock crows, you will deny me three times.” (Matthew 26:34) Every person has social, p...
Cyclone Freddy, one of the strongest storms ever recorded in the southern hemisphere, hit Malawi and Mozambique, resulting in the deaths of more than 200 p...
The spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me; he has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed, to bind up the brokenhearted, ...
Council for World Mission (CWM) Members’ Mission Forum (MMF) for the Africa region was held based on the theme “Africa in the context of building t...
As part of CWM’s commitment to resourcing the global church by equipping young people, it is launching a creative, hands-on Internship Programme for yout...
The General Secretaries of Council for World Mission (CWM) and All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to ...
Then Jesus told his disciples, “If any wish to come after me, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. (Matthew 16:24) Why does th...
Council for World Mission (CWM) held a virtual Board Meeting on Zoom on 20-21 February 2023, gathering its Board Members and management staff for a time of...
United Christian Forum (UCF), a human rights group based in New Delhi, has appealed to the President of India for protection of the constitutional rights o...
A dedication service was held to mark the official launch of the CWM’s first Theological Education for an Economy of Life (TEEL) Master of Theology progr...
6 Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of injustice, to undo the thongs of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yok...
The first issue of INSiGHT in 2023 arrives amidst fears of a global recession and places the spotlight on “Life-flourishing Creation and Economy, one of ...
“A voice was heard in Ramah, wailing and loud lamentation, Rachel weeping for her children; she refused to be consoled, because they are no more.” (Mat...
If the whole body were an eye, where would the hearing be? If the whole body were hearing, where would the sense of smell be? (1 Corinthians 12:17) What ar...
“It is my joy and honour to welcome the first large group of member church delegates to the CWM Office post-pandemic,” said Council for World Mission (...
All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability. (Acts 2:4, Recommend reading the full ...
“What are our visions for the future of theological education in mission in the face of permacrisis?” asked CWM General Secretary Rev. Dr Jooseop Keum ...
I want you to know, beloved, that what has happened to me has actually helped to spread the gospel. ~ (Philippians 1:12) I have been through a variety of...
Council for World Mission (CWM) held its New Year Service with Holy Communion during the staff devotion on 9 January 2023 at 5:00 PM Singapore Time, attend...
Church of Bangladesh has ordained two women priests, Rev. Suchitra Behera and Rev. Mridula Baidya during an ordination service on 8 January 2023 at The Epi...
Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it. ~ (Hebrews 13:2) Dee came and lived wit...
Greetings of love and peace in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ from the Council for World Mission! I am glad to present the 2023 Sundays with CWM, a week...
On 26 December 2022, Council for World Mission (CWM) General Secretary, Rev. Dr Jooseop Keum visited a memorial altar installed by bereaved families of the...
A group of up to 20 current and future church leaders will have the opportunity to attend the Ecumenical School on Governance, Economics and Management (GE...
For times like this, the light comes “The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.” (John 1:9) Post tenebras lux or ‘Light ...