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Thursdays in Black in Palestine

My city, Jerusalem, holds stories of immense beauty, profound faith, and heart-wrenching struggle. But beneath its ancient stones and sacred sites, another story unfolds, one that echoes in countless communities worldwide: the pervasive shadow of gender-based violence. 

Nordic churches express solidarity with those suffering in Gaza

Nordic churches—including the those in Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Iceland and Finland—have released statements calling for restoring the ceasefire between Israel and Palestine, releasing hostages, delivering food and medicine to Gaza, and ending violence against the Palestinian population of the West Bank.

WCC executive committee closes with renewed commitment to unity and strength

The World Council of Churches (WCC) executive committee convened 12-16 May via video conference to complete regular business of the first half of the year; review preparations for the WCC central committee meeting, which will convene 18-24 June in Johannesburg, South Africa; and issue public statements and minutes about some of the worlds most pressing issues.