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Laos Church women commit to combat violence against women and gender inequality

Women from Christian churches in Laos will strengthen ecumenical women’s networks in a bid to tackle gender-based violence.

14 December 2017

Assemblies of God minister chosen to head Church Mission Society in Asia

The Revd Dr Chan Nam Chen has been chosen to lead the mission agency Asia-CMS, the regional partner of the Church Mission Society.

11 December 2017

New faces at the Anglican Communion News Service

Two members have joined the team at the Anglican Communion News Service – the official news service of the Anglican Communion.

05 December 2017

Refugees missing from European media reports on migration crisis

A detailed study by an ecumenical group accuses European media of maintaining a “pattern of invisibility” for refugees and migrants.

17 November 2017

Hurricane Irma leaves absolute destruction

Harrowing stories of the death and devastation caused by Hurricane Irma are emerging from islands across the Caribbean and US.

12 September 2017

Ecumenical movement: "an extraordinary chance" for hope

The World Council of Churches (WCC) General Secretary, Revd Dr Olav Fykse Tveit, has reflected on the work of the ecumenical movement in 2017, describing the present as “an extraordinary ecumenical chance at this point in history.”

29 August 2017

"Words not bullets must resolve our problems"

The South Sudan Council of Churches has issued a statement reflecting on war and violent conflict that continue to plague the nation. The statement came at the end of a three day meeting in Lusaka, Zambia.

25 August 2017

Boost for international charity that operates floating hospitals

Essential Christian, a charity that resources and inspires Christians and local churches through events, holidays, books, music and professional services, has announced a new partnership with Mercy Ships.

21 August 2017

WCC extends condolences to Sierra Leone

As Sierra Leone coped with the aftermath of a devastating mudslide while facing the threat of another slide, the World Council of Churches General Secretary, the Revd Dr Olav Fykse Tveit , offered condolences and prayers.

21 August 2017

National Council of Churches in Korea issues emergency letter to President Moon

In an emergency letter to South Korean president Moon Jae-In, the National Council of Churches in Korea (NCCK) urged immediate dialogue to ease military tension in the Korean Peninsula.

10 August 2017