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European institutions 'more open than ever' to church co-operation
A senior ecumenist has welcomed growing co-operation between leaders of European institutions and churches, and predicted a growing advisory role for religious communities.
Peace message closes Decade to Overcome Violence celebration
Participants at the International Ecumenical Peace Convocation (IEPC)—held in Jamaica
Six Canadians graduate from AMBS
With words “God’s justice and God’s peace” from the first hymn in Hymnal: A Worship Book as a backdrop
Canadian Mennonite wins eight CCP awards
The Canadian Mennonite has earned eight awards from the Canadian Church Press (CCP)
Osborne succeeds Snyder at Conrad Grebel
Dr. Troy Osborne has been appointed as assistant professor of History at Conrad Grebel University College, beginning July 1, 2011, succeeding Arnold Snyder who retires in May. Osborne comes to Grebel from Bluffton University in Ohio where he has taught for the past three years.
Strong calls from global peace voices
The International Ecumenical Peace Convocation (IEPC) formally opened here on May 18 as theologians, faith leaders and the prime minister of Jamaica welcomed some 1,000 participants from more than 100 countries.
Muslim-Christian meeting in Lebanon warns against internal divisions
Lebanese religious leaders have warned against growing internal divisions in their country and urged national leaders to work towards unity and tolerance, following a joint Christian-Muslim meeting convened on May 12 in Bkirki by newly appointed Maronite Patriarch Beshara Rai.
Sex dominates this week's headlines
Sex and sexuality seemed to dominate the headlines this week, not only in North America but around the world,
Global South Anabaptists on the rise
The rise of Anabaptist-related churches in the global South is becoming much more than a matter of membership. At this year’s meeting of the Mennonite World Conference’s Executive Committee, May 4-10, actions on staffing and structures also reflected that growth.