Canadian interfaith leaders to receive recognition

24 May 2012ENInews

Two of Canada’s leading voices in interfaith relations will be honored by Pope Benedict XVI—Dr. Victor Goldbloom and the Rev. Irenee Beaubien.

Presbyterian Church of Mexico begins anniversary celebrations

17 May 2012ENInews

Events in honor of the 140th anniversary of the National Presbyterian Church of Mexico begin May 18 and will continue for the next several months.

France Will Have New Denomination with Protestant Merger

16 May 2012ENInews

After years of preparation, a new Christian denomination will be formed this week in France when two synods meet in the eastern town of Belfort, a location historically important in the growth of Protestantism.

‘Occupy Faith’ Members Announce a Pilgrimage to Canterbury

8 May 2012ENInews

A group of faith leaders announced on May 8 in London’s St. Paul’s Cathedral that a new pilgrimage to Canterbury is planned for this summer to protest unjust economic systems in the 21st century.

‘Green and Just’ Webinar to Foster Debate on Environmental Issues

3 May 2012ENInews

A May 12 webinar hopes to bring together hundreds of people from around the world to share ideas on issues including climate change, sustainable development, eco-justice and theology.

Methodists Reach Across Historic Racial Boundaries with Communion Pact

3 May 2012ENInews

The predominantly white United Methodist Church and five historically black denominations—after more than a decade of discussions—have entered into a full communion agreement.

Churches Urge Justice for Migrant Workers

3 May 2012ENInews

A four-day consultation on “Ecumenical Advocacy for the Protection of the Human Rights of Migrant Workers in the Arabian Gulf Region” concluded on May 2 in Alwaye, India. The event was organized by the Commission of the Churches on International Affairs (CCIA) of the World Council of Churches (WCC) along with the Christian Conference of Asia, according to a WCC news story.

Churches Attacked in Kenya and Nigeria

1 May 2012ENInews

Kenyan churches are tightening security after a lone attacker exploded a grenade inside an evangelical church in Nairobi on April 29, killing one person and injuring 15.

In Nigeria, a series of bombings during Sunday morning worship services killed at least four people in Maiduguri and 15 in Kano, with many injured.

Churches Cite Rising Tension Between North and South Korea

1 May 2012ENInews

The Seoul-based National Council of Churches in Korea on April 30 noted that tensions between North and South Korea are rising following Pyongyang’s failed rocket-launching on April 12, and held an “urgent prayer meeting” for peace.

First, Stellarton, N.S.

1 May 2012communications

A willing team of congregants conducted the worship at First on Laity Sunday in February this year. Taking part were Cameron Holmes (front left), Maia […]

Cancellation of Subscription

1 May 2012Harvey Forrest (Email)

Approximately 1.5 years ago a lady in our church approached me about encouraging members of our church to subscribe to the Record under the Every […]

Extremist in Love

1 May 2012John Vaudry, Pembroke, ON

Re: Extremist in Love I was disappointed to read Andrew Faiz’s column about reading some of Dr Martin Luther King Jr’s ‘theological papers’ online. Dr […]