Member Church News: Empowered Women, Peace Calls

“A New Thing:” Karen Georgia A. Thompson was installed as general minster and president of the United Church of Christ on 20 October. She is the first female to hold this leadership post.

In India, various social and cultural factors have resulted in limited access to theological education for women in comparison to men. B. Silpa Rani is actively encouraging women to pursue theological education and engage in leadership roles.

Gender equality can only be achieved together: Conference of the women’s and gender conference emphasizes the relevance of men’s church work.

The Katie Geneva Cannon Digital Collection was launched last week through a historical collaboration with the Presbyterian Historical Society, Union Theological Seminary, The Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership at Union Presbyterian Seminary, and the Cannon Estate. The online collection features Dr. Cannon’s papers, sermons, doodles, and unpublished works.

A letter from the moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Canada urges the Prime Minister of Canada to call for a ceasefire, the safe release of all hostages, a safe corridor for humanitarian aid, de-escalation of violence and an end to the blockade in the ongoing violence between Hamas and Israel.

A clear orientation towards social issues and commitment to minorities: This is what distinguishes the Presbyterian Church of Taiwan. In an interview, Harald Geywitz, President of the State Synod of the Evangelical Church of Berlin-Brandenburg-Silesian Upper Lusatia, reports on his impressions and encounters in Taiwan. A small delegation from the Berlin Missionswerk visited the Presbyterian Church of Taiwan for five days

At the invitation of the Evangelical Church in Cameroon (Eglise Evangélique du Cameroun), the board of the United Evangelical Mission – Africa Region met in Douala, Cameroon, in early October.

WCC co-hosts webinar on climate emergency and faith responses: Entitled “Climate Emergency & The Giant Leap—Faith Responses,” the webinar is organised by the Interfaith Liaison Committee, a platform co-chaired by the World Council of Churches. The online event will happen on 31 October and feature prominent voices in the field in a conversation on climate action and the role of faith communities.