Julia Rensberg, a passionate advocate for youth and Indigenous Sami communities from the Church of Sweden, took centre stage at the Faith Pavilion's side event on “Interfaith Youth Dialogue on Climate Justice, Promoting Resilience and Hope.”
In April 2023, at Birkenhead, UK which is near Liverpool town, home to one of the world’s best football team (Liverpool) and where the best-ever pop group (Beatles) came from, Rev. John Naude, EDAN Europe coordinator was licensed as vicar to St Peter’s, Rock Ferry.
During a meeting on 28 October, the World Council of Churches (WCC) and Right Livelihood exchanged dialogue and ideas on response to the climate emergency and other initiatives.
The Fifth International Conference on Receptive Ecumenism was held in Sigtuna, Sweden on 27-30 June, exploring the theme “Transforming Ecumenism – listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches.” (Rev 2:7)
The World Council of Churches (WCC) and International Partnership on Religion and Sustainable Development (PaRD) co-hosted a hybrid event on 2 June at Stockholm+50. Exploring the theme “Climate Action and Water for Life towards Creation Justice!” the event reflected on the current scenario of the climate emergency and global water crisis which are interconnected and impact each other as well as the sustainability of the earth.
An interfaith statement developed at Stockholm+50, “Faith Values and Reach - Contribution to Environmental Policy,” was signed by representatives of various faith-based organizations and Indigenous cultures across the world, including the World Council of Churches, and directed to the governments, UN entities, civil society, and all stakeholders of the “Stockholm+50” processes.
The World Council of Churches, in a public statement, is urging the government of the United Kingdom to reconsider the UK-Rwanda Migration and Economic Development Partnership.
The World Council of Churches and International Partnership on Religion and Sustainable Development (PaRD) are co-hosting a hybrid event on 2 June at Stockholm+50. Exploring the theme “Climate Action and Water for Life towards Creation Justice!” the event will reflect on the current scenario of the climate emergency and global water crisis which are interconnected and impact each other as well as the sustainability of the earth.
A medida que se aproxima rápidamente la Semana de Oración por la Unidad Cristiana, la moderadora de la Comisión de Fe y Constitución del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI), la Rev. Dra. Susan Durber, reflexiona sobre el tema, «Vimos la estrella en el Oriente», y sobre lo que significa la unidad para el mundo actual.
Die Vorsitzende der ÖRK-Kommission für Glauben und Kirchenverfassung, Pfarrerin Dr. Susan Durber, denkt über das Thema der herannahenden Gebetswoche für die Einheit der Christen, „Wir haben seinen Stern im Osten gesehen“ nach und darüber, was Einheit für die heutige Welt bedeutet.
Alors que la Semaine de prière pour l’unité des chrétiens approche à grands pas, la modératrice de la Commission « Foi et constitution » du Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE), la pasteure Susan Durber, réfléchit sur le thème « Nous avons vu son astre à l’Orient » et sur ce que signifie l’unité pour le monde d’aujourd’hui.
As the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity fast approaches, moderator of the World Council of Churches (WCC) Faith and Order Commission Rev. Dr Susan Durber reflects on the theme “We saw the star in the East,” and on what unity means for the world today.
Durante el servicio especial que dio clausura al Sínodo General de la Iglesia de Suecia, el 24 de noviembre, la arzobispa Antje Jackelén pidió oficialmente disculpas a los Sami, en nombre de la Iglesia de Suecia, por los históricos abusos cometidos contra ellos.
Während eines besonderen Gottesdienstes zum Abschluss der Generalsynode der Kirche von Schweden am 24. November hat sich Erzbischöfin Antje Jackelén offiziell bei dem indigenen Volk der Samen für die historische Unterdrückung durch die Kirche von Schweden entschuldigt.
Lors d'une cérémonie spéciale clôturant le synode général de l'Église de Suède le 24 novembre, l'archevêque Antje Jackelén a présenté les excuses officielles de l'Église de Suède aux Samis pour les sévices infligés pendant tant d’années.
During a special service concluding the Church of Sweden’s General Synod on 24 November, Archbishop Antje Jackelén made an official apology from the Church of Sweden to the Sámi for historical abuse.
A Scottish Episcopal Church has become one of the first churches in Scotland to obtain planning permission for the installation of solar panels on a listed building situated in a conservation area.
Kleber Machado est pasteur de l’Église d’Écosse à la paroisse St Andrew’s West de Glasgow, la ville même où se déroule la COP26. Il nous livre ci-dessous ses réflexions sur les questions de justice climatique au sens large, ainsi que sur la manière dont il insuffle l’espérance dans sa propre église.
El Rev. Kleber Machado es ministro de la Iglesia de Escocia en la parroquia St. Andrew’s West de Glasgow, ciudad donde tiene lugar la COP26. A continuación reflexiona sobre la problemática más amplia de la justicia climática y la manera en que aporta esperanza en el patio de su propia iglesia.