UNITE | Mid-Month Update

Across the Global Family Rev. Botrus Mansour speaking at Hope for Europe 2026 October 11th, 2026 Evangelical leaders from across Europe gathered in Albania for the “Hope for Europe 2026” conference. Hosted by Albanian church leaders, this five-day meeting aims to strengthen fellowship, deepen faith, and foster greater collaboration across the European evangelical church. READ THE STORY → A call to the global church to move from discernment toward global collaboration. To serve the Body of Christ in this pivotal decade, the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) has launched CALL33 (Answering God’s Calling Together Toward 2033). Rather than adding another global program or competing with existing ministries, CALL33 is designed to act as a relational “connecting joint” (Ephesians 4:16)—equipping National Evangelical Alliances to discern God’s unique calling within their own nations, and connecting them with the vast resources of the worldwide evangelical family. Note to persons who received the Call33 questioner. The time to fill it out and return it has been postponed to 20th of October. Evangelical leaders representing 22 countries across Latin America gathered in Costa Rica for the opening of the Latin American Evangelical Alliance conference. WEA Secretary General Rev. Botrus Mansour joined regional leaders for the opening ceremony, delivering a brief address and extending greetings on behalf of the World Evangelical Alliance. AEL President Rev. Juan Cruz Cellamare also delivered an address to those gathered. Costa Rican President Laura Fernández attended the opening ceremony, speaking about her commitment to biblical values and religious freedom for all. She also reflected on the influence of Dr. Jorge Gómez, a member of the WEA International Council, during her childhood. Dr. Brad Smith, Alliance engagement director of WEA speaks in Latin America conference about fundraising. Translating is Edward Retta, IC member. Global Advocacy WEA and Peace & Reconciliation Network (PRN) representatives at the Geneva Peace Forum Faith in Action for Peace at the Geneva Peace Forum The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), together with its Peace and Reconciliation Network (PRN), participated in the Geneva Peace Forum, held under the theme #ChoosePeace. On October 13, Janet Epp Buckingham, Director of WEA’s Office to the UN in Geneva, joined a panel exploring the role of religion in advancing peace, human dignity, and human flourishing. She highlighted how faith-based organizations contribute to healing, reconciliation, and rebuilding trust in communities affected by conflict and disaster. WEA and PRN also hosted a booth at the Forum, connecting with fellow peacebuilders and exploring opportunities for collaboration in advancing peace and reconciliation. Upcoming Events International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church For 30 years, churches around the world have set aside a Sunday to pray for brothers and sisters who suffer for following Jesus. Join them this November. 1st and 8th November 2026 GET THE FREE RESOURCES → Over two billion Christians in the world today are represented by three world church bodies. The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) is one of those, serving more than 650 million evangelicals belonging to churches that are part of 163 national Evangelical Alliances in 9 regions. Launched in London in 1846, the WEA unites evangelicals across denominations for prayer, evangelism, mission, theological education, religious freedom, human rights advocacy, relief, and engagement in a wide range of social issues. It speaks with one voice to United Nations, governments, and media in public or through behind-the-scenes diplomacy on issues of common concern to the Church. For more information, visit worldea.org WEA has been a charter member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability since 1980. WEA is audited annually by an independent public accounting firm. WEA is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. In the United States, your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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