Green Churches: Ecology, Theology and Justice in Practice

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Rundle Memorial United Church

23-27 June 2014 Creation is endangered. There is a growing consensus in the scientific community that human activity has had a major impact in the loss of biodiversity, deforestation and climate change, to name some of the expressions of the ecological crisis. The oikoumene, in its etymological meaning of whole inhabited world, has the responsibility to act. Churches and the ecumenical…

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Theologians probe economic alternatives for common good

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Rundle Memorial United Church

What sorts of changes can be made to render the present economic order more just? Are there religious roots or responses to the present economic structure and its recent crisis? Nine theologians met in Geneva 31 May and 1 June to explore critical theological tools and insights supportive of new economic arrangements. Several participants have also participated in the World…

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The Church and the Economics of Happiness

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Allan Buckingham

Earlier, in the passage from John, we heard Jesus talking about giving eternal life to those who listen to his voice and follow him. A more popular passage that conveys the same message may be John 14:6 “I am the way, the truth and the life.” In his book “The Jesus Way”, Eugene Peterson talks about how “Jesus as the…

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WCC 10th Assembly theme – what does it mean for the churches?

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Allan Buckingham

“God of life, lead us to justice and peace” is the theme of the 10th Assembly of the World Council of Churches, which will take place in Busan, Republic of Korea, from 30 October to 8 November 2013. In this video, Christians from various WCC member churches reflect on the importance of this theme for the churches. God of life,…

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Palestinian school under demolition order: “We want to stay,” says child

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Rundle Memorial United Church

By Natalie Maxson During the lunch break at the school in Izbat at Tabib a young boy approached me to offer a fistful of salty pretzels amidst the noise and activity of students at play in the schoolyard. Hospitality and warmth like this is something I experienced a lot but is surprising considering Palestinians subsist on so little in this…

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Religious leaders in Geneva advocate for peace

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Rundle Memorial United Church

In an inter-religious service organized by the Vatican, the World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit stressed the importance of “expressions for peace and the mutual respect for the dignity of the other”. “Praying together, we remind each other that God’s gift of life is given to all of creation and that justice and peace…

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Statement on global economy delivered to Bolivia

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Rundle Memorial United Church

In La Paz, an ecumenical delegation delivered to Bolivian government officials a statement on ethical principles for a new global economic system. The statement was received by Bolivian minister of the presidency Juan Ramon Quintana at the government palace on 9 January. The ecumenical delegation was led by Rev. Dr Walter Altmann, a Brazilian pastor and moderator of the World…

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Christmas Message 2012 from the World Council of Churches general secretary

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Rundle Memorial United Church

He will bring forth justice to the nations … … a bruised reed he will not break, and a dimly burning wick he will not quench; he will faithfully bring forth justice. Isaiah 42:1,3 What has come into being in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness, and the…

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Churches in Africa to inspire transformation

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Rundle Memorial United Church

Churches in Africa have a great capacity to inspire their members to be agents of change and transformation. This viewpoint was highlighted by Dr Isabel Apawo Phiri, associate general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC) in her speech at an international symposium of the All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) . The symposium took place from 2 to 7 December…

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