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A Protestant church magazine has rebranded from Reform to Reformed after 86% of readers voted for the change to avoid confusion with Reform UK. The United Reformed Church wanted to make clear it has no political party affiliation.
Bishop Heiner Wilmer, known for his global experience and bold stance on abuse accountability, now leads Germany's Catholic bishops. His commitment to dialogue and healing brings fresh hope to a Church navigating difficult times.
Despite wars, climate crises, and political division, the World Council of Churches reports that its global fellowship continues growing stronger, choosing hope over despair. The international organization is reshaping its structure to better serve communities worldwide.
Ethiopia is securing stronger partnerships with the World Bank and Italy to support its ambitious economic reform program. The trilateral meeting marks a major step toward coordinated international support for the country's development goals.
The United Nations is overhauling how it delivers help to countries facing crises, cutting through bureaucracy to make aid faster and more effective. New reforms will pool knowledge across agencies and align humanitarian and development work so communities get the support they need.
Churches and faith communities across Bethlehem, Pennsylvania came together Sunday to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of unity and civil rights. Kids from Second Baptist Church brought history to life with biographical presentations honoring civil rights heroes. #
A Missouri church turned Valentine's Day into a fundraising mission, with volunteers delivering hundreds of flower orders to send 100 students to summer camp. The creative partnership between Allen's Flowers and Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church shows how communities can transform busy holidays into opportunities for youth.
For 18 years, Apex United Methodist Church has transformed its gym into a boutique where North Carolina teens can find their dream prom dress, shoes, and accessories at no cost. This year, volunteers are giving away nearly 3,000 donated dresses to make sure every student can experience their special night.
Lagos has donated vehicles and protective gear to launch a specialized Violent Crime Response Unit, giving officers the tools they need to keep the city safer. The new unit represents a major step forward in Nigeria's ongoing police reform efforts.
Children brought civil rights history to life at an interfaith gathering honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Churches, synagogues, and community members came together to celebrate unity during a time when connection matters most.
Over 200 Asian church leaders from 10 different ethnic communities joined hands in Orlando to celebrate unity and partnership in the Southern Baptist Convention. The Asian Collective, now the size of the ninth-largest state convention, is shifting from mission recipients to global mission partners.
More than two years after deadly wildfires devastated Maui, a historic church has opened its doors as a volunteer hub in an unprecedented partnership. Po'okela Church is hosting volunteers helping restore the island, marking the first time Presbyterian and United Church of Christ organizations have jointly created a disaster recovery site.
The United Nations just passed a groundbreaking resolution to cut through bureaucracy and make global problem-solving more effective. After 80 years and over 40,000 resolutions, the UN is streamlining how it turns decisions into real-world action.
Democrats and Republicans are working together to update a 1996 law that shields social media companies from lawsuits. The bipartisan effort aims to hold platforms accountable for harmful content while preserving free speech.
Churches across America are drawing thousands to Easter celebrations with helicopter egg drops, skydiving bunnies, and drone light shows that tell the resurrection story. The creative outreach comes as new data shows Gen Z and millennials returning to church in surprising numbers.
Pope Leo XIV issued a historic apology for the Catholic Church's centuries-long delay in condemning slavery, calling it "a wound in Christian memory" that requires acknowledgment and healing.
Manchester United winger Celin Bizet Donnum is proving you don't have to choose between motherhood and professional sports. The 24-year-old Norwegian player is expecting her first child while continuing her football career, inspiring a new generation of athletes to follow their dreams without sacrifice.
Egypt just approved 191 more churches for legal status, bringing the total to nearly 4,000 since the country began its historic effort to recognize Christian places of worship. The government's ongoing commitment shows real progress toward religious inclusivity.
A senior church leader kidnapped from his home in Jos, Nigeria, has been safely reunited with his family after days of prayers and support from around the world. The release brings relief to thousands who stood by the Evangelical Church Winning All community during the ordeal.
In 1925, church women in Geneva, Nebraska told the men they wanted more than a cramped kitchen. They wanted a whole new church, and they sold enough meals to help build it.
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