Larry Miller appointed to Global Christian Forum
Larry Miller
The Global Christian Forum (GCF) has appointed Larry Miller to become
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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
German Mennonite theologian Fernando Enns, who first proposed the Decade to Overcome Violence, speaks at the International Ecumenical Peace Convocation in Kingston, Jamaica, an event held to celebrate the decade. WCC photo by Peter Williams
Thomas Finger, a former professor at Eastern Mennonite Seminary, Harrisonburg, Va., leads a workshop on “Peace: The lens for re-visioning Christian theology and mission,” at the International Ecumenical Peace Convocation. WCC photo by Marcelo Schneider
Participants at the International Ecumenical Peace Convocation (IEPC)—held in Jamaica
Six Canadians graduate from AMBS
Six graduates from Canada, are, from left, Alicia Buhler, Virginia Gerbrandt, Mark Tiessen-Dyck, Miles Reimer and Carrie Martens; Christine Kampen graduated in absentia. Photo by Steve Echols.
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
Layout and Design award for the Aug. 2, 2010 edition
The Canadian Mennonite has earned eight awards from the Canadian Church Press (CCP)
Osborne succeeds Snyder at Conrad Grebel
Dr. Troy Osborne
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
Rev. Dr Margot Kaessmann: "It is time that religion refuses to be misused by pouring oil into the fire of war and hatred.”
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
Al Hariri (above) has refused to support the appointment of Hezbollah-chosen Najib Miqati as the new prime minister.
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
General Secretary Larry Miller (left) and General Secretary-elect César García (right) share a light moment at the MWC Executive Committee meetings in Taipei, Taiwan. Photo by Merle Good
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.