World Council of Churches

Young Methodists from around the world sing at the Korea Peace Night gathering held Aug. 15 during the World Methodist Conference in Gothenburg, Sweden. More than 250 young adults and Methodist church leaders came together to speak out against wars and racism and call for peace. Photo by the Rev. Thomas E. Kim, United Methodist News.

World Methodists gather for Korea Peace Night

More than 250 young adults and Methodist church leaders joined to speak out against wars and racism during the World Methodist Conference.

Ecumenism

Ecumenical guests join in morning worship on April 30, 2024, during the United Methodist General Conference in Charlotte, N.C. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

Full communion with Episcopalians gets closer

A giant step toward full communion with The Episcopal Church was celebrated during ecumenical day at the United Methodist General Conference.

Violence

Holy Land church leaders call for end to violence

Christian leaders in the Holy Land are calling for an end to all violent and military activities that bring harm to both Palestinian and Israeli civilians. The violence began Oct. 7 when the militant group Hamas attacked southern Israel. Israel has now declared war on Hamas.

Social Concerns

The Rev. Glen “Chebon” Kernell, who is Native American, sings and beats a drum during a joint opening prayer on Aug. 29 during pre-assemblies to the 11th Assembly of the World Council of Churches in Karlsruhe, Germany. Kernell is the executive director of the United Methodist Native American Comprehensive Plan. Photo by Albin Hillert, World Council of Churches.

Native American leader discusses threatened cultures

The Rev. Glen “Chebon” Kernell, executive director of the United Methodist Native American Comprehensive Plan, discusses the realities for Native peoples and the need to promote climate justice.

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