The world's leading physicists are rightly very excited at the moment after the almost certain discovery of the so-called "God particle" in experiments at the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN) in Geneva. This is one of the greatest leaps forward in the whole history of science.
From November this year, USPG will be changing its name to United Society, to be known as 'Us'.
Geneva, 27 June [ENInews] A growing number of people in the escalating violence in Syria appear to be targeted because of their religion and "gross violations of human rights are occurring regularly," a U.N. monitor said on 27 June.
26 June [ENInews] Two ecumenical groups - the World Council of Churches (WCC) and the World Association for Christian Communication (WACC) -- respectively highlighted situations in the Tanah Papua area of Indonesia and in Papua New Guinea, which shares the Pacific island of New Guinea.
[ENInews] Several faith-based organizations said they were disappointed with the U.N. Conference on Sustainable Development, known as Rio+20, which took place 20-22 June in Rio de Janeiro.
Young people from the Student Christian Movement and grassroots organizations of the World Student Christian Federation’s Latin America and Caribbean Region (FUMEC), and of the Centro Regional Ecuménico de Asesoría y Servicios (CREAS), presented a photo exhibition, la Muestra Latinoamericana Itinerante del Agua, to bring attention to the problems surrounding water justice.
[ENInews] The World Council of Churches (WCC) has been playing an active role in the two major events taking place in Rio de Janeiro from 12 to 23 June: the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD), also known as Rio+20, and the People's Summit.
19 June [ENInews] Participants at an international forum meeting in Bogor, Indonesia from 19 to 22 June are studying concepts of economic and ecological justice that lie at the heart of Christian ethics, according to a news release from the World Council of Churches (WCC).
A delegation from the Geneva-based World Council of Churches (WCC) will take part in the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD) from 20 to 22 June in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
[Ecumenical News International, Geneva] The World Council of Churches joined the international community in condemning the massacre of at least 108 people, including 49 children, on 25 May in the villages of Taldou and Kall Laha in the El Houleh area of Syria.
[Ecumenical News International] The Geneva-based World Council of Churches (WCC) said it will hold its first meeting in the People’s Republic of China, focusing on “the unique situation of Chinese churches and ecumenical relations” in the region.
On World Press Freedom Day 3 May 2012, WACC President Dr Dennis Smith and General Secretary Dr. Rev Karin Achtelstetter invite members and partners to work towards an international code of ethics for citizen journalism.
[ENInews] Freedom of the press today means that "emerging media technologies and social media platforms offer new channels for increased and vibrant information flows and for strengthening communication rights," according to a statement from the World Association for Christian Communication (WACC) to mark the U.N.'s World Press Freedom Day on 3 May.
From the Mission to Seafarers
The Revd Tom Heffer – Statement
It is with deep regret and great sadness that The Mission to Seafarers announces the death of its Secretary General, the Revd Tom Heffer.
No matter where you live, you can go to church, so to speak, with Christ Fellowship in McKinney, Texas, which is on board with almost every high-tech gambit under heaven, reports Religion News Service.
Village-based volunteers are to be trained in malaria prevention with support from the Anglican mission and development agency USPG (www.uspg.org.uk). It is a good news story for World Malaria Day (25 April).
Article by Helene Milena
Being involved in the ministry of Anglicans of Second Life can lead to some interesting experiences. Members of the Leadership Team have addressed conferences and training sessions in various parts of the world. We have had a service broadcast in the national gathering of a denomination. We’ve provided a service of Evening Prayer for a gathering in Heidelberg who were considering ‘How virtual is reality?’ On 6th March I led a special Morning Prayer for students in a school chapel who had the service projected on screen by their teacher whose avatar was in the Epiphany Island Meditation Chapel.
On 24 March, the World Council of Churches (WCC) Commission on World Mission and Evangelism pre-assembly event invoked renewed thinking and commitment on evangelism, disassociated from the forces of oppression, and grounded in humility and respect for all.
Participants in the World Council of Churches (WCC) Commission on World Mission and Evangelism pre-assembly event bring concerns of the marginalized, including women, young people, Dalits, Indigenous Peoples and minorities into the heart of the debate on mission and evangelism.
Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, will deliver a lecture on 'Faith, human rights and human dignity' of the Ecumenical Centre in Geneva at the invitation of the World Council of Churches.
