byFaith Magazine - A Christian Doctor’s Perspective on Euthanasia

A Christian Doctor’s Perspective on Euthanasia By Megan Fowler Ewan Goligher shares his experience as a conscientious objector and how it impacts his relationships within the medical community.  READ NOW

Why Study The Heidelberg Catechism? By Arie Van Weelden For those who want to study the depths of the Heidelberg Catechism beyond its famed first question, R. Scott Clark’s book, “The Heidelberg Catechism” is such a guide. READ NOW Exploring Evangelism Anew: An Interview with Al Dayhoff By Benjamin Morris A simple tattoo can lead to profound conversations about a person's life and relationship with God. READ NOW General Assembly Registration Opens Today By Staff Registration for the PCA’s 53rd General Assembly opens today. READ NOW Administrative Committee Nominates Fred Greco for Stated Clerk By Andy Jones Pending approval of the 53rd General Assembly, Fred Greco will serve as the denomination's fifth stated clerk. READ NOW

AROUND THE WEB 4 Reasons to Love God’s Aseity Divine aseity affirms that God is from himself (it derives from the Latin: the prefix a means “from,” and se means “self”). Paul Helm (1940–2025), Philosopher of the Doctrines of Grace   Paul Helm, who died on December 29 at home in Gloucestershire at age 85, was the leading philosophical defender of Calvinism in the United Kingdom over the past 50 years. Meet the Gen-Z Pastor Mouacheupao is one of those students, the first wave of Gen-Z pastors to enter ministry. A Time for Famine, A Time to Feast A Reflection on the 2025 KALI National Gathering FOLLOW  |  DONATE  |  DAILY DEVOTIONAL

WCC news: WCC central committee moderator: let us open our hearts to unity

In a short video message, World Council of Churches central committee moderator Rev. Prof. Dr Heinrich Bedford-Strohm reflects on Christian unity.  Photo: WCC 16 January 2026 Unity in the spirit may seem unrealistic these days, says Bedford-Strohm, “when some people—as is now the case in Greenland—have reason to feel threatened even by their friends.” While he acknowledges that it has become more difficult to find common ground, Bedford-Strohm asks a key question: “Can we as Christians perhaps live an alternative model, especially now? For me, the answer is a clear yes.” He urges people to follow the model of Jesus. “He lived love and mercy even toward his enemies,” notes Bedford-Strohm. “He preached forgiveness and repentance as a way to a fulfilled life. Let us pray for this, and and let us open our hearts so that the longing for unity may grow strong.” The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will take place from 18-25 January under a theme from Apostle Paul’s letter to the Ephesians: “There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling” (Eph. 4:4). Watch the video in English Watch the video in German Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2026 invites Christians to one hope, one calling (WCC news release, 15 January 2026) Learn more about the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2026 Reading plan on the Youversion Bible app Social media cards and photos See more

The World Council of Churches promotes Christian unity in faith, witness and service for a just and peaceful world. An ecumenical fellowship of churches founded in 1948, today the WCC brings together 356 Protestant, Orthodox, Anglican and other churches representing more than 580 million Christians in over 120 countries, and works cooperatively with the Roman Catholic Church. The WCC general secretary is Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay from the Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa. Media contact: +41 79 507 6363; www.oikoumene.org/press Our visiting address is: World Council of Churches Chemin du Pommier 42 Kyoto Building Le Grand-Saconnex CH-1218 Switzerland

RNS Morning Report - A viral church ranking series is sending young Catholics to Mass in New York

Top Stories A viral church ranking series is sending young Catholics to Mass in New York NEW YORK (RNS) — The social media account exposes a desire among some young Catholics, particularly Gen Z and younger, to find a church that functions somewhere between a place of worship and a social space. Two Episcopal bishops say clergy may have to put ‘bodies on the line’ to resist ICE (RNS) — ‘I’ve asked (clergy) to get their affairs in order, to make sure they have their wills written,’ said the Rt. Rev. A. Robert Hirschfeld, the Episcopal bishop of New Hampshire. ‘Just Like Selma’ hymn project aims to help churches recall King, mark Black History Month (RNS) — The new song’s composer thought it could be a way to again hear from Black churches, collectively, about civil rights. Iranian American pastor asks feds to release Iranian detainees, intervene in Iran (RNS) — A former refugee from Iran and now a U.S. citizen, the Rev. Ara Torosian said several of his church members remain in ICE custody. He fears they'll be killed if they are sent back to Iran. Opinion Mourning in Minnesota (RNS) — America is witnessing more than an immigration enforcement surge — we are witnessing an escalation of unchecked federal force that is deadly. Younger Mormons are highly devout in some ways but less in others, study shows (RNS) — Young adult LDS members in the U.S. seem to be picking and choosing. ICYMI In the neighborhood where Renee Good was killed, a pastor keeps patrolling for ICE MINNEAPOLIS (RNS) — ‘There’s no option for me,’ said the Rev. Ashley Horan during a neighborhood patrol. ‘It is my responsibility to care for my neighbors in this way.’ US airstrikes in Nigeria offer ‘fragile hope’ for Christians long under attack MAKURDI, Nigeria (RNS) — Catholic leaders, pastors and families say the joint U.S.-Nigeria strikes feel like long-overdue recognition of their suffering, and a fragile test of whether safety will finally follow. Support Our Work As a nonprofit newsroom that covers all faiths, RNS sits uniquely at the intersection of freedom of the press and freedom of religion. News tips or feedback? Email comments@religionnews.com. Like the Morning Report? Share it with a friend. Forwarded this newsletter? Subscribe here. We rely on reader donations to power our reporting. Donate here. Or send a check to: Religion News Foundation PO Box 1808 Columbia, MO 65205

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