Workshop addresses human rights in Australia
Climate change, the rights of asylum seekers and indigenous issues were amongst human rights concerns raised during a 2-day workshop organised by the World Council of Churches (WCC) Commission of Churches on International Affairs and the National Council of Churches of Australia in Brisbane on 24-25 February. The workshop, which included representatives from the Uniting Church, Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane, The Salvation Army, Sisters of Saint Joseph, Queensland Churches Together and the Anglican Board of Mission, took place in the context of the upcoming Universal Periodic Review of human rights in Australia by the United Nations Human Rights Council later this year.
A plea from Cameroon: “Take up our case to God”
A pastor has shared firsthand information regarding a dire situation in Cameroon. The pastor’s name and other details are being withheld in an effort to increase security yet still communicate candidly.
WCC publishes two new Bible studies penned by authors from Colombia
The World Council of Churches (WCC) has just published two new Bible studies penned by authors from Colombia. Both focus on aspects of the WCC Pilgrimage of Justice and Peace.
Events
26 February - 06 April 2020 Seven Weeks for Water
01 March - 15 August 2020 “A Light of Peace” prayer campaign for peace in Korea
18 - 24 March 2020 Central Committee meeting
24 - 31 May 2020 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
10 - 13 June 2020 Teaching Ecumenism – International Conference
28 June - 18 July 2020 Interreligious Summer School Bossey - Applications open