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Inaugural “Faith in the Media” event convenes in London

On 2 July, Refcemi, the Coptic Orthodox Office for Advocacy and Public Policy, alongside communications agency Jersey Road, hosted an inaugural Faith In the Media" event at The Sanctuary, St Andrew by the Wardrobe Church in London, inviting members of UK national press and UK church leaders to hear findings of The Christianity in the Media 2025 report.” The Faith in the Media” event aims to become an annual event that will provide a space to examine representation of faith in UK media, with its focus this year on Christianity.

WCC shares insights on rise of Christian far-right extremism

During an ecumenical conference on 30 June in Seoul, South Korea, Peter Prove, director of the World Council of Churches (WCC) Commission of the Churches on International Affairs, shared a keynote speech on The Rise of Christian Far-Right Extremism and the Response of the Global Ecumenical Community.”

A life-changing experience for some WCC stewards—find out why

Meet some of the dedicated, enthusiastic stewards at the World Council of Churches (WCC) central committee. They arent just the future of the ecumenical movement—they are the now!” From producing dramas, to leading prayers, from handling logistics, to communicating prophetic messages, their voices are at the heart of the WCC governing bodys meeting, taking place in Johannesburg, South Africa from 18-23 June. 

If you are a steward, “you will be absolutely out of your head”

Three communications stewards at the World Council of Churches (WCC) central committee meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa, became on-the-spot reporters, asking their fellow stewards some questions about their experiences at the meeting of the WCC convening body, and about how they see their wider role in the ecumenical movement. 

Religious communities confront menstrual stigma in international webinar

Religious institutions worldwide are confronting their role in perpetuating menstrual stigma while simultaneously emerging as powerful advocates for women's dignity and health equity. The World Council of Churches (WCC) fourth annual Menstrual Hygiene Day webinar on 4 June brought together speakers from multiple continents and faith traditions to examine how patriarchal structures within religious communities have weaponised menstruation for control and marginalisation, whilst demonstrating how scripture, theology, and faith-based action can become tools for justice and liberation.