WCRC Europe calls for prayers and encouragement

Dear Sisters and Brothers, In these days we are experiencing great uncertainty. The fight against the spread of the Coronavirus requires measures which have great affects on our daily life. The public life of many European countries is… Read More

Member Church News: Coronavirus Impacts and Responses

The Waldensian Church in Italy has suspended all church activities. Because of the corona crisis, the Zurich church council has banned church events where people eat and drink.They’re also recommending no greeting rituals, seating throughout the whole church… Read More

Member Church News: Corona Responses, Interfaith Encounters

The Evangelical Church of the Rio de la Plata (Iglesia Evangélica del Río de la Plata (IERP)) joined in an interfaith service at which Uruguay’s president was also present. The Protestant Church in Switzerland has developed plans, policies… Read More

Member Church News: Migration, Momentum, Moon

The Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD) sends a rescue ship to the Mediterranean to save refugees from drowning. The action is controversial, even within the church. Bern theologian Frank Mathwig explains why he considers sea rescue to be… Read More

Member Church News: Protecting, Fasting, Inviting

Alessandra Trotta, moderator of the Tavola Valdese, attended the Synod of the Iglesia Evangélica Valdense del Río de la Plata and shared her thoughts on the experience. The Reformed Alliance has produced a book commemorating the 500th anniversary… Read More

Member Church News: Diversity, Advocacy, Ethics

Challenges of Women in Ministry: WCRC President Najla Kassab joins other women in a panel discussion on “Women in Leadership and Ministry.” Michael D. Schuenemeyer, a United Church of Christ theologian, gave a talk to about “The Covenant… Read More

Member Church News: Partnering, Advocating

The Protestant Church in Switzerland has decided to support an alliance that will save refugees in the Mediterranean Sea, the United4Rescue sea rescue organization, which was initiated by the Evangelical Church in Germany. Expectant faith abounds in Myanmar:… Read More

Member Church News: Migration Stories, Empowered Women, Jesus Today

The Reformed Church in America’s “This Is My Story Project” is dedicated to sharing migrant and refugee stories. The goal is to give people with migration stories and those who have been blessed by them a place to… Read More

Member Church News: Disasters, Anniversaries, Activists

Church groups ready as Zambia faces food shortages in chronic drought: Rev. Peggy Mulambya-Kabonde, general secretary of the United Church of Zambia, said, “Things are so bad in the south and west of Zambia we have to pray… Read More

Member Church News: Providing Support, Stating Faith, Looking Ahead

As unprecedented bushfires sweep across Australia, tens of thousands of people have been forced to evacuate their homes. By the end of the first week of January, more than 8.4 million hectares have burnt, at least 25 lives… Read More