They have come from many nations, gathering at the top of what has been called the “holy hill.” The Global Institute of Theology (GIT) officially began at the Theological College for Church and Diaconie on Saturday, 10 June,… Read More

A Bible Study of Numbers 27 from Prayerful Preparation by Ofelia M. Ortega For our reflection, I have chosen a text from a book, which I had no end of trouble to “digest.” As a matter of fact,… Read More

A Reflection on Women’s Ordination from Prayerful Preparation by HyeRan Kim-Cragg The 2017 General Council theme “Living God, renew and transform us” points to the Divine Spirit at work among us. While this General Council marks a historic… Read More

A Theological Essay from Prayerful Preparation by Lilly Phiri Introduction “The Church [is] Reformed, Always Reforming” (Ecclesia Reformata, Semper Reformanda) is not only a motto, but part of our identity, which appealed us to hold up the faithfulness… Read More

As we approach the season of Lent, the moderator of the Church of South India, Most Rev. Thomas K. Oommen, gives a Lenten call for a “carbon fast.” United Church of Christ leaders have condemned the decision to… Read More

A Theological Essay from Prayerful Preparation by Vuyani Vellem Abstract True to our Reformed heritage, this reflection assumes that God can only be understood if we too as human beings understand ourselves. Essentially framed within the philosophy and… Read More

A Bible Study on Luke 4:16-30 from Prayerful Preparation by Revelation Velunta When he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, he went to the synagogue on the sabbath day, as was his custom. He stood… Read More

A Bible Study on Romans 12:1-2 from Prayerful Preparation by Musa W. Dube The book of Romans, held to be Apostle Paul’s magnum opus, was written to the Church in Rome, the seat of imperial power. He writes… Read More

A Bible Study on Jeremiah 10:1-16 from Prayerful Preparation by Dario Barolin Introduction “Living God…” Our theme begins as a prayer that comes from the need to be transformed. It is a crying out which is born from… Read More

Leipzig, Germany: 28 June – 7 July 2017 “Living God, renew and transform us” Under this theme the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) will be holding its 26th General Council in Leipzig with day trips to Berlin… Read More