WCC NEWS: Webinar will explore “Nicaea and the Peace Witness of the Church”

An upcoming webinar on 15 July  will feature a panel discussion exploring “Nicaea and the Peace Witness of the Church.” The webinar is part of a series in the lead-up to the World Council of Churches Faith and Order World Conference under the theme “Where now for visible unity?” Photo: Marcelo Schneider/WCC 02 July 2025 WCC Faith and Order, in collaboration with Christian World Communions, is organizing the series to explore key theological, ecclesiological, and missional questions relevant to contemporary Christian unity.  The 15 July  webinar, cohosted by the World Council of Churches and Mennonite World Conference, will invite us to explore the significance of the Nicaean Creed, and the Council of Nicaea from where it emerged, from a Mennonite/Anabaptist perspective, and how this influences the peace witness of the church.  Panelists will discuss how the church’s focus on doctrinal questions sidelined Jesus’ call to seek justice and live nonviolently. From a Mennonite/Anabaptist perspective, participants  will be able to explore how recovering these aspects can contribute to the renewal of church witness today.   Register here   Nicaea 2025    Preparatory meeting convenes in lead-up to WCC Sixth World Conference on Faith and Order, (WCC News release, 1 July 2025)   WCC Sixth World Conference on Faith and Order set for October: “Where now for visible unity?”, (WCC News release, 30 May 2025) 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

WCC News: Upcoming global webinar tackles period stigma in faith communities

As the international community works toward achieving gender equality by 2030, faith leaders are stepping forward to address one of the most overlooked barriers to women's empowerment: menstrual stigma. A joint webinar on 4 June from 15:00-16:30 CEST will explore how religious communities can lead transformative change in making menstruation a normal fact of life globally. 2 June 2025 "Faith communities have a unique moral authority to challenge harmful taboos that prevent women and girls from reaching their full potential," said Rev. Dr Kenneth Mtata, World Council of Churches (WCC) programme director for Life, Justice, and Peace. "When we address menstrual hygiene with dignity and respect, we affirm the fundamental worth of every woman and girl." The "Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld" webinar, hosted by the World Council of Churches, Norwegian Church Aid, and Partnerships for Religion and Development, will bring together diverse perspectives on this critical issue.  Today, millions of women and girls worldwide face discrimination and exclusion simply because they menstruate. Due to societal taboos and lack of access to sanitary products, many use unhygienic alternatives that create health risks. Educational opportunities are lost when girls miss school during their monthly cycles, perpetuating cycles of inequality. "This webinar marks our fourth year of sustained advocacy on an issue that churches and faith-based organisations have too often ignored," noted Dinesh Suna, WCC programme executive for Land, Water, and Food and coordinator of the WCC Ecumenical Water Network. "We're building momentum toward a world where menstruation becomes a normal part of life rather than a source of shame." Participants will explore good practices, funding challenges, and concrete actions for local implementation. A key objective of this webinar is to involve men, especially in faith communities, to take leadership in ending the period poverty and stigma.  More info here 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 352 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

WCC news: Webinar “The Bishop of Rome and Christian Unity” will kick off series exploring Christian unity

The first of a series of webinars on Christian unity, “The Bishop of Rome and Christian Unity,” will be offered on 18 March 2025  Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC 11 March 2025 Hosted by the World Council of Churches (WCC) and the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity (DPCU), this webinar is part of a series occurring in the lead-up to the WCC Faith and Order World Conference under the theme "Where Now for Visible Unity?”  The webinar will feature a presentation of the study document The Bishop of Rome. Primacy and Synodality in the Ecumenical Dialogues and in the Responses to the Encyclical Ut Unum Sint, and the process behind it, along with a series of responses, and then questions from the audience.  One of the longstanding issues dividing churches is the role of the Bishop of Rome in service to Christian unity. In 1995, Pope John Paul II addressed this question in his encyclical Ut Unum Sint, calling on church leaders and theologians to discern together how the ministry of the Bishop of Rome could be exercised as a “service of love recognized by all concerned.” In 2020, the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity marked the 25th anniversary of Ut Unum Sint as an opportunity to resume and deepen this discussion considering responses to the Encyclical and theological dialogue documents. This process culminated in the publication of the study document being introduced in the webinar.  It is hoped that the webinar will promote the reception of the document in the churches and stimulate further theological dialogue on the ministry of the Bishop of Rome in service of Christian unity. About the series The WCC Commission on Faith and Order, in collaboration with Christian World Communions, is organizing the series to explore key theological, ecclesiological, and missional questions relevant to contemporary Christian unity. The webinars will serve as platforms for dialogue, reflection, and preparation for the discussions at the world conference. The webinars will address themes that align with the overarching pillars of the conference—faith, mission, and unity—while also engaging with the legacy and theological significance of the Ecumenical Council at Nicaea 1,700 years ago.  Beyond fostering dialogue, these webinars will aim to generate theological and ecumenical resources for the world conference. The insights, presentations, and discussions from these events will help shape conference materials, inform panel discussions, and contribute to a broader understanding of the issues facing the global church today. Click here to register for the first webinar 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 352 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

Invest with Purpose – Join Our Webinar on Faithful Stewardship

How do we faithfully steward all that God has entrusted to us? As people of faith, we are called to align our resources with our values — investing wisely while advocating for corporate responsibility. Join us for an inspiring webinar on March 20, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern (10:00 AM Pacific) to explore how values-based investing can drive meaningful change in the world. What You’ll Learn: How Mission Responsibility Through Investment encourages corporations to be better global citizens How New Covenant Trust Company offers socially responsible investment opportunities How the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility mobilizes faith-based investors to create lasting impact Discover how you can make a difference through faith-driven investments and shareholder advocacy. Reserve your spot now! Register Today

Presbyterian Foundation - Elevate Your Church's Impact with Year-End Giving Webinar!

Elevate Your Church's Impact with Year-End Giving Webinar! Did you know that more than 25% of charitable gifts are received at the year's end? Non-profits are geared up to encourage and receive these contributions in December. Is your church considering this opportunity? If not, now is the perfect time to start, and our upcoming webinar is here to guide you through the process. Discover how you can promote year-end gifts through Donor Advised Funds, Qualified Charitable Distributions, and gifts of securities, all while fostering a culture of generosity within your faith community. Save the Date: November 15, 2023 12:00 PM Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific Online Access: Join from anywhere Featured Speakers:

What to Expect: Diverse strategies for cultivating greater giving within your faith community Insights into the season of abundant generosity Guidance from industry experts on maximizing year-end contributions Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to enhance your congregation's impact. Register now and be part of this transformative webinar! Register Here

Webinar: Assets and Liabilities - Managing your Church’s Balance Sheet

Assets and Liabilities: Managing your Church's Balance Sheet Webinar - Tuesday, May 23, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Eastern (10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Pacific) Church leaders need an understanding of a church’s debts and assets – two major components of the balance sheet. If you don’t quite know what we’re talking about, or have questions, this is the webinar for you. You’ll hear from experts with the Presbyterian Foundation, Presbyterian Investment and Loan Program, and New Covenant Trust Company. We will spend time on three aspects of church finances: Understanding your balance sheet Appropriate levels of debt and the process for acquiring debt Matching assets with time horizons for optimal investment returns. The first 60 minutes of the webinar will focus on presentations, and the last 30 minutes (if needed) will be reserved for anything you’d like us to explain in more depth and remaining questions you may have. This webinar is presented free of charge, and will be recorded for those who cannot attend in person – but we encourage you to participate live so you can get your questions answered. Sign up at the link below, and in the extra space provided during registration, tell us your financial questions that you’d like to see addressed. Looking forward to being with you. Register Today Questions? Contact the Presbyterian Foundation at serving@presbyterianfoundation.org

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Webinar: Socially responsible investing in the PCUSA

What has God called us to do with all that is entrusted to us? God calls us to be good stewards, and that means making investments that are consistent with our values as well as pushing corporations to be better global citizens. The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) does both, and this webinar will be your opportunity to learn more. During this webinar, you’ll hear from Mission Responsibility through Investment, which pushes companies to be better global citizens, and New Covenant Trust Company at the Presbyterian Foundation, which offers socially responsible investments. NCTC will also look back on the economic themes driving markets in 2022 and share some tips for investors heading into what may be an uncertain year in 2023. Speakers include: Rev. Kerri N. Allen, Chair of MRTI Rob Fohr, Director of Faith-Based Investing and Corporate Engagement for the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. (PCUSA) Rev. Jihyun Oh, New Covenant Trust Company Board Member Greg Rousos, President and CEO, New Covenant Trust Company James Carey, Director of Investment & Portfolio Management Services, New Covenant Trust Company Time: January 31, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. EST        Presbyterian Foundation, 200 E. 12th Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47130, United States

Year-End Giving Made Simple Webinar

Year-End Giving Made Simple

Let the Presbyterian Foundation and New Covenant Trust Company walk you through year-end giving so you can support the churches and ministries you love on time and with minimal fuss.

We’ll review giving options, including how to give from an IRA, how to give appreciated securities such as stocks, bonds and mutual funds, and the best ways to make direct gifts. We’ll also introduce you to donor-advised funds, and how they can make giving year round simple.

We’ll also take your questions.
We look forward to connecting with you!

December 6, 2022 1:00 PM ET

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Questions? Contact the Presbyterian Foundation at serving@presbyterianfoundation.org