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The United Nations’ annual “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence” campaign is aimed at the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls> It runs every Nov. 25-Dec. 10. Photo: United Nations [Episcopal News Service] The Diocese of New York’s Task Force on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault observed the “16 Days of…

[World Council of Churches] World Council of Churches General Secretary Jerry Pillay on Dec. 6 expressed solidarity and support for Korean churches, and all ecumenical and civil society partners working to defend human rights, democracy and the rule of law following South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s failed attempt to impose martial law earlier this…

Climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe during a Nov. 20, 2024, climate change webinar hosted by the Bishop’s Commission on Climate Change in the Diocese of Los Angeles. Photo: Screenshot [Diocese of Los Angeles] One of the most effective ways people of faith can help combat climate change is to start talking about it, in ways that…

Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe took office Nov. 1 after his election and confirmation in June at the 81st General Convention. [Episcopal News Service] Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe on Dec. 4 chaired his first meeting of the House of Bishops since taking over as the denomination leader a month ago. Afterward, Rowe said the one-day meeting in…

Representatives from different faith groups – including the Rev. Melanie Mullen, The Episcopal Church’s director of reconciliation, justice and creation care – gathered Nov. 14, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan, to rally for fair climate financing during the United Nations’ annual climate change conference. Photo: Albin Hillert/Lutheran World Federation [Episcopal News Service] Episcopal delegates left the…

[Church in Wales] A new warm space café in Dolgellau is helping the community combat the triple challenge of winter fuel costs, food poverty and social isolation. Clwb Cawl, launched by churches in the Bro Cymer Ministry Area, provides both a warm space and hot meals during the coldest months of the year. The Rev. Carol…

[Church of England] The number of regular worshippers in the Church of England edged above a million in 2023 for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the Statistics for Mission 2023 report. Attendance at Christmas services grew by 20% last year, and the number of worshippers at Easter was up 8.6%, as…

The Rev. Kevin Laskowski, a priest in the Diocese of Virginia, appeared on “Jeopardy!” on Nov. 25-28, winning three times. Photo: “Jeopardy!” [Episcopal News Service] All this Virginia priest wants for Christmas is the chance to compete in the “Jeopardy!” Tournament of Champions. The Rev. Kevin Laskowski just might get his wish. Laskowski, priest-in-charge at…

[Melbourne Anglican] Faith leaders hope the Australian Human Rights Commission’s new plan to tackle ingrained racism will promote justice for First Nations and marginalized communities. The AHRC launched its National Anti-Racism Framework in late November, following several years of community consultation. The framework was designed to serve as a community-centered approach to eliminating racism. Aboriginal Christian Leader…

[Scottish Episcopal Church] The College of Bishops of the Scottish Episcopal Church has authorized a revised Daily Prayer for Experimental Use, running from Advent Sunday 2024 until General Synod 2030. While available in book form, it also can be downloaded as a PDF and in Word. Primus Mark Strange said, “The revision is the result…