WCC statement is eight months’ too late, Kairos Palestine says, and ignores seven decades of “brutal colonization.” Churches, and ecumenically, the WCC, must avoid neutrality.
Kairos Palestine Responds to the World Council of Churches Statement" href="/news/kairos-palestine-responds-world-council-churches-statement"> Logo for Kairos Palestine
Far too many people have been killed in the Philippines. Show your solidarity by joining an interfaith call for peace.
Join an Interfaith Call for Peace in the Philippines" href="/news/join-interfaith-call-peace-philippines"> Stop the killings! Stop the attacks! Foster a just peace in the Philippines!
Despite exhaustion, limited resources, and harsh working conditions, their thoughts occupied with the safety of their own loved ones, DSPR medical teams continue work in the most marginalized areas… continue reading
Screams from under Fire: An Update from Partners in Gaza" href="/news/screams-under-fire-update-partners-gaza"> A young child receives treatment in a medical clinic in Rafah
The United Church writes to Prime Minister Trudeau: To defend and protect the sanctity of international law, Canada must implement an immediate, binding and comprehensive arms trade embargo on Israel
United Church Calls for Arms Embargo on Israel" href="/news/united-church-calls-arms-embargo-israel"> A graphic with the words Arms Embargo Now
Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimages build political will, MPs tell church leaders during meetings on May 22. Ecumenical effort urged all parties to take stronger, more decisive action.
Six denominations unite their efforts for a just and lasting peace" href="/news/six-denominations-unite-their-efforts-just-and-lasting-peace">
National Canadian church leaders, including Moderator the Right Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne, marched on Parliament Hill in Ottawa today in a call for peace in Palestine and Israel.
National Church Leaders Call for Peace in Palestine and Israel" href="/news/national-church-leaders-call-peace-palestine-and-israel"> People holding a United Church banner and signs calling for peace march along an Ottawa street.
Leaders from several national churches will converge on Parliament Hill on May 22, urging for a ceasefire in Palestine and Israel.
Canadian Church Leaders Walk to Parliament Hill for Sustained Gaza Ceasefire" href="/news/canadian-church-leaders-walk-parliament-hill-sustained-gaza-ceasefire"> People carry a large banner for the Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage in Victoria, BC.
Mobilize for a just peace in Palestine and Israel. If you’re not sure what you can do, this list can help focus your efforts.
Gaza Ceasefire: What You Can Do" href="/news/gaza-ceasefire-what-you-can-do"> Children in Gaza play in front of ruined graffiti-covered buildings
Jane Thirikwa, United Church Program Coordinator, Global Advocacy 2SLGBTQIA+, joined the Rainbow Pilgrims of Faith delegation to World Council of Churches in March 2024.
Rainbow Pilgrims of Faith Delegates Meet with WCC " href="/news/rainbow-pilgrims-faith-delegates-meet-wcc"> Members of the Rainbow Pilgrims of Faith delegation to the WCC in 2024
Letter expresses gratitude for restored funding to UNRWA, but urges an immediate and permanent ceasefire.
Humanitarian relief and ceasefire both urgently needed in Gaza" href="/news/humanitarian-relief-and-ceasefire-both-urgently-needed-gaza"> A large UN aid truck is loaded with bags in front of a refugee camp.