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on Howard Thurman, Sept. 30 | | | UN Secretary General Delivers Debt Relief Plea to Heads of State | | United Nations, New York – UN Secretary General António Guterres, called for debt relief that is timely and effective in his remarks to more than 70 heads of state and 40 heads of government at the launch of the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly. “There is broad agreement among world leaders that we need faster and more efficient debt relief,” said Eric LeCompte, Executive Director of the religious development group Jubilee USA Network. "Unfortunately, we are not moving forward stronger debt policies to deal with growing challenges in the global economy." This fall the UN hosts discussions to advance debt policy commitments agreed in recent summits. At the Fourth Financing for Development Conference held in Seville, Spain, last year, world leaders pledged to reduce debt burdens in developing countries with debt relief, aid, more responsible lending, improving transparency, and curbing corruption.
The UN agreement in Seville committed to start an intergovernmental process to move forward improvements in the financial system. Read the UN Secretary General's address to the General Assembly here. | | | 1,000 Marches to the Polls | | Across the country, communities are preparing to walk, march, roll, caravan, and gather as part of 100 Days, 1,000 Marches to the Polls. This is a nonviolent, nonpartisan effort connecting local civic participation across the nation.
Communities in 40 states and the District of Columbia have already put their march on the map.
Congregations across more than a dozen traditions are marching, including AME Zion, Baptist, Presbyterian, Methodist, AME, United Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ, Unitarian Universalist, Catholic, Episcopal, Lutheran, and Jewish communities.
Faith communities, civic organizations, disability communities, sororities, and campus ministries have all registered marches.
Find a March If a march is already being organized in your community, find it on the national map and make plans to participate.
For more information, visit the Repairers of the Breach website. | | | Converging 2026: Sing Through It!, October 7–10, Louisville, Ky. | | The Convergence Music Project invites pastors, worship leaders, singers and songwriters, and seminarians to attend this year’s annual conference, Converging 2026: Sing Through It! Oct. 7-10 in Louisville, Kentucky. Featured speakers will include Cole Arthur Riley, the Rev. Otis Moss III, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Wilson, and Jim Wallis. Attendees will experience joyful, inclusive worship and compelling workshops, and will have the opportunity to connect with peers from across the country. The Convergence Music Project is an online source of new music for congregational singing that congregations committed to justice, compassion for the poor, inclusive language, creation care, LGBTQ+ affirmation, and expansive theology can trust. Learn more and register here. | | The Episcopal Church Education for Ministry launches Pilgrimages – Journeys with Purpose | | There are journeys taken to reach a destination – and there are journeys that invite change along the way. EfM: Pilgrimage, a new offering, invites the latter. Education for Ministry will offer three such pilgrimages in 2027–2028.
The Education for Ministry Program (EfM) offers courses for small-group engagement and transformation developed by the School of Theology at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. An estimated 120,000 individuals have participated in the program since its founding in 1975. Trip Details EfM: Pilgrimage—Civil Rights Trail, Alabama, Feb. 25–March 2, 2027, is a transformative journey through Montgomery, Selma, Birmingham, and other sacred sites of memory and witness. To prepare for the pilgrimage, participants will meet for three Zoom sessions, beginning February 4.
EfM: Pilgrimage—Camino, June 11–19, 2027, is designed to help travelers transform into pilgrims through physical and spiritual practices. Pilgrims will arrive in Sarria, Spain, and depart from Santiago de Compostela. In addition to the Camino walk itself, participants will train individually and as a community before the trip.
EfM: Pilgrimage—Stations New Orleans, Louisiana, March 9–14, 2028. Pilgrims will journey to New Orleans to discover and act upon tenets of faith while experiencing one of the world’s most dynamic cities. To prepare for the pilgrimage, participants will meet for three Zoom sessions, beginning in February 2028.
To learn complete details of these pilgrimages, along with the itinerary, costs, and registration, click here to learn more and register here. | | | Applications Open for
CCA Training Program | | The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) invites applications from young Christian leaders across Asia for the Training Program on Strengthening Human Dignity and Rights in Asia, to be held in Chiang Mai, Thailand, from November 29 to December 5, 2026.
The week-long training program will deepen participants' theological understanding of human dignity and its relation to promoting and protecting human rights, strengthen their understanding of contemporary human rights issues in Asia, and provide practical knowledge of international human rights principles, mechanisms, and advocacy processes.
Bringing together young Christians from across Asia, the program will enable participants to learn from one another, critically reflect on the realities of their respective contexts, and explore the role of churches in defending human dignity and promoting justice. It will strengthen participants’ capacity to analyze human rights situations, identify appropriate advocacy responses, and develop context-specific action plans, while building networks with emerging ecumenical human rights advocates across the region.
Young Christian leaders between the ages of 25 and 35 from across Asia who are committed to human rights, justice, and advocacy are eligible to apply. Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in bringing the learning from the training into their churches, organizations, or communities.
All applications must be endorsed by a CCA member church, member council, or partner ecumenical organization.
Twenty-five participants will be selected based on their demonstrated commitment to human rights advocacy and their engagement in the ministry of their respective church or organization. The selection process will seek to ensure gender and confessional balance, as well as fair national and sub-regional representation across Asia.
CCA will cover board and lodging, as well as local transportation in Chiang Mai, for all selected participants for the duration of the training program.
The deadline for submitting completed applications is October 4, 2026. Applications, complete with supporting documents, must be submitted via Google Forms.
For the application form and further information, please click the links below.
Application Form Concept Note | | | 'National Day of Remembrance: Engaging in
the Work of Repair' Panel, Sept. 30 | | The National Day of Remembrance on September 30 is a day to remember and honor the people who attended Indian Boarding Schools, tell the truth about this history, and share how it continues to impact Native communities today. Many boarding schools were supported and run by Christian denominations and churches. As we remember this legacy, Christians have a responsibility to engage in the work of truth-telling. Join the Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery for a panel discussion about how churches are working towards truth-telling and repair, and how you can join in this work.
When: September 30, 6:30 p.m. CST
Where: Zoom (click here to register) | | Informational Webinar: Learn More about
the Sermon Roundtable | | Sermon Roundtable provides parish clergy and lay preachers with a 12-week flexible, customizable online curriculum to support small groups of parishioners in the study of scripture, exegesis, homiletical practice, and how to provide effective and supportive sermon feedback.
The Sermon Roundtable program gives preachers an opportunity to reflect on what is working in their preaching and find areas for growth. Experienced preachers find themselves renewed for the task of preaching, and parishioners discover new depth in their faith lives.
Join the Episcopal Preaching Foundation on Wednesday, September 30 at 3 p.m. ET to learn more about how Sermon Roundtable can benefit your preaching and fit into the life of your congregation.
Sermon Roundtable is generously funded by a Compelling Preaching Initiative grant from the Lilly Endowment, and the program is provided at no cost to parishes or individual participants.
What is Sermon Roundtable? Sermon Roundtable is a small group formation program that bolsters the craft and impact of sermons through constructive, guided feedback, while strengthening the faith and commitment of participating congregants.
This 12-session program is designed to: Strengthen and reinvigorate preaching Build biblically grounded community Expand the proclamation of the Gospel through the increased faith and service of all participants
Sermon Roundtable is available to congregations free of charge thanks to a generous grant from the Lilly Foundation.
Join an Upcoming Webinar Learn more about the program at one of the upcoming webinars: Wednesday, September 30 at 3 pm ET / 12 pm PT Tuesday, November 10 at 3 pm ET / 12 pm PT
| | Defending Democracy Webinar: Thursdays, September 3–October 15 | | Join the Georgetown Center on Faith + Justice every Thursday for virtual workshops designed to equip you with the tools to navigate and protect the 2026 midterm elections. From understanding threats to democracy and engaging voters to knowing your rights and becoming a poll chaplain, each session offers practical ways to participate, prepare, and strengthen our democracy. Sessions will be held via Zoom.
External registration is required to attend the final session. Register at TurnOutSunday.com | | NBA to Host ‘Older Adults Leading
in Climate Action’ Webinar | | How can older adults foster hope in a climate-changed world while helping church and community grow in equity and resilience?
Join the National Benevolent Association on Wednesday, September 30, at 12:00 p.m. ET/11:00 a.m. CT for “Older Adults Leading in Climate Action,” a free webinar that explores this question and shares stories about meaningful intergenerational climate ministries, projects, and experiences. Be inspired with program ideas, small-group discussion, and resources!
| | Blessed Tomorrow Lunchtime Series: Caring for the Earth: Stories from Faith Communities! | | Join Blessed Tomorrow for six lunchtime screenings of the film series: Caring for the Earth: Stories from Faith Communities, each Wednesday from September 2 — October 7, 2:00 pm- 2:45 pm EST/ 11:00 am-11:45 am PST. This is a 7-part film series for congregations to build knowledge, have deep discussions, and then engage in creation care and climate solutions. The series highlights over 30 powerful voices of Christian, Muslim, Indigenous, Baha’i, and Jewish faith leaders from 14 states, including clergy, youth leaders, and interfaith organizers, who are leading with hope, compassion, and courage. They share inspiring stories and hope for our shared future. Watch the introductory film (above), To Tend and to Keep: People of Faith Caring for the Earth. Screening Schedule September 2, Called by Faith: How Will You Answer?
September 9, Seeds of Fire: Building Resilient Communities
September 16, Holy Water: Protecting What Connects and Sustains Us
September 23, Climate Justice: Sacred Voice Rising
September 30, Healing Creation: Honoring Nature and Each Other October 7, Young Leaders: Creating Hope for the Future
| | | WCC Staff Planning Days to
Focus on New Structure | | Château de Bossey, home of the Ecumenical Institute of the World Council of Churches. Photo: Ivars Kupcis/WCC
The World Council of Churches (WCC) Staff Planning Days, scheduled for September 28 through October 2, will focus on implementing a new structure together. Setting aside regular work, WCC staff will gather as a community to strengthen collaboration and renew their shared commitment to engage the WCC fellowship of member churches in a Pilgrimage of Justice, Reconciliation, and Unity.
WCC staff will spend two days at the Ecumenical Institute at Bossey with opportunities to encounter new students, new colleagues, and celebrate 80 years of ecumenical formation.
The new structure was received by the WCC executive committee in June with the directive to develop corresponding plans and budgets for 2027 for approval in November. The executive committee asked for an implementation framework assessing how the new structure will meet its objectives.
The work during Staff Planning Days will help refine the implementation framework for presentation to the executive committee, including “pilgrimage” as an organizing framework for the life and work of the WCC.
The agenda also includes a focus on WCC commissions, fundraising, and initiating a theme development for the 12th WCC assembly in 2030. Colleagues from the WCC Jerusalem Liaison Office will engage local churches on “Christian witness in the Holy Land.” During the week, other WCC staff will be engaged with UN Human Rights Commission sessions on racial justice and the nuclear legacy in the Marshall Islands.
The Staff Planning Days agenda includes different “building blocks” — spiritual life, plenaries, program development, community building, and departmental work. With the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle, WCC staff will pray with the churches and people of Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, and Peru. They will also celebrate the Season of Creation and observe Thursdays in Black.
Click to learn more about the WCC's Pilgrimage of Justice, Reconciliation, and Unity | | CCC General Secretary Reflects on Church's Commitment to Reconciliation and Healing | | Photo: Courtesy WCC
Rev. Janet Anstead is the general secretary of the Canadian Council of Churches. During a meeting of the WCC Pilgrimage of Justice, Reconciliation, and Unity Reference Group, she took time to reflect on the commitment of churches to reconciliation and on her vision of how people are ultimately healed and transformed on a grassroots level.
What are some key elements that have struck you during the pilgrimage meeting in the last several days?
Rev. Anstead: It has been a privilege to be able to share some of the unique Canadian context with members from all over the world of the World Council of Churches. We of course can present a unique perspective on our continuing reconciliation attempts with our Indigenous member communities. I think in these days what has really struck me is something that we have grappled with here in Canada for so long is unknown to the rest of the world. It’s important we have opportunities like this to allow us to share and also reach commonalities with other countries in the world and other areas of the world where Indigenous Peoples or marginalized people have struggled and are trying to heal from trauma, and the complicity of either the dominate social group or the government, and the churches in these acts. It’s not something that just Canadians have to deal with.
Do churches from the Canadian Council of Churches share the same spirit in issues related to truth, reconciliation, and trauma?
Rev. Anstead: I think there’s a general commitment to this ongoing act of reconciliation. However, the historical context has put some of the member churches in a different position, specifically those who were operating the residential schools.
But as far as a general acknowledgment that, yes, we need to move forward, to act together, we are in a common voice, a common initiative. It’s dealing with the past where our differences occur.
Read the Full Story | | | Ukrainian Council and Religious Organizations, WCC Appeal for End to Humanitarian Catastrophe in Oleshky
The Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations, on September 19, issued an appeal to the World Council of Churches (WCC), Pope Leo XIV, the World Evangelical Alliance, and other religious leaders to raise their voices and use every available means to save several thousand residents of the occupied Oleshky in the Kherson Region of Ukraine, from death by starvation.
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WCC Central Committee Moderator: “We Must Not
Forget the Children”
In a video message, WCC central committee moderator Bishop Prof. Dr. Heinrich Bedford-Strohm reflected on the theme of the World Week for Peace in Israel and Palestine, “Behold the children are a heritage from the Lord,” Psalm 127:3.
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Panel Discussion Explores “Faith, Race, and Practice: Religious Engagement in the Global Context”
A panel discussion held at a conference organized by the Center for Multidisciplinary Studies on Racism and the Church of Sweden, in Uppsala, Sweden, on September 17 covered “Faith, Race, and Practice: Religious Engagement in the Global Context.”
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As Pilgrimage Meeting Closes In Vancouver: “The Mission of God Continues to Unfold”
The Pilgrimage of Justice, Reconciliation, and Unity Reference Group of the WCC concluded its meeting in Vancouver, Canada, held from September 17 to 22, affirming a strategic direction to broaden and deepen the pilgrimage across the life of the fellowship.
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UN Human Rights Report Details Pattern of Sexual Violence Amid Russia’s Attack on Ukraine
A UN Human Rights Office report published September 18 says sexual violence has been used against civilians and prisoners of war in Ukraine in a pattern of torture, intimidation, and coercion since the start of the Russian Federation’s full-scale armed attack on its neighbor more than four years ago.
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In Hungary, WCC General Secretary Reflects
on Church in Changing Landscapes
The WCC general secretary began a visit to Hungary by offering a lecture in Debrechen on September 24. Exploring “Church in Changing Landscapes: God’s Mission and Our Own," Pillay reflected on how the current context should influence the mission of the churches.
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You Are Invited: An Evening of Testimony
from Christians in the Holy Land
As the Holy Land goes through one of the darkest periods in its history, the local Christian community feels abandoned by the international community. Faced with widespread destruction and forced displacement, the local churches are issuing an appeal: to see reality as it is experienced, beyond diplomatic and media filters.
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WCC Shares Greetings for 180th Anniversary of World Evangelical Alliance
WCC general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr. Jerry Pillay shared warm greetings for the 180th anniversary of World Evangelical Alliance.
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Learning Across Churches and Cultures: Rev. Dr Manhong Lin on the Bossey Experience
For Rev. Dr. Manhong Lin, Bossey was more than a place of study. The General Secretary of the China Christian Council and Professor and Doctoral Advisor of Christian Ethics, Nanjing Union Theological Seminary, reflects on what she valued about her experience—and why Bossey still matters today.
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Dr Liza B. Lamis: In Justice for Women,
“Small Miracles Matter”
Dr Liza B. Lamis is executive secretary of the International Committee for the Fellowship of the Least Coin. She reflects on the collaboration with the WCC, and the importance of Thursdays in Black.
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Lantern for Peace Arrives at WCC
A Lantern for Peace—which remembers the victims of atomic bombings — has arrived at the Ecumenical Center in Geneva, Switzerland. The lantern is among 22 sent by the city of Hiroshima to International Geneva, the City of Peace, and the headquarters of the United Nations.
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Patriarch Bartholomew Addresses
Orthodoxy and Human Rights
His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew addressed a gathering at the Oxford Law School on September 17, reflecting on the topic “Orthodoxy and Human Rights.”
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Prayers Ring for World Week for Peace
in Palestine and Israel
Prayers rang for the World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel during a special service in the Ecumenical Center for WCC staff, partners, and visitors on September 22.
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WCC Hosts General Commission on Religion and Race of the United Methodist Church
The WCC hosted a group from the General Commission on Religion and Race (GCORR) of the United Methodist Church on September 16. The visitors received a welcome to the WCC, then entered into a conversation with WCC staff on global migration issues within the European context.
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WCC Joins United Nations General Assembly
Prayer Service
The WCC president from North America-Turtle Island Rev. Dr. Angelique Walker-Smith, on September 21, joined other religious leaders offering prayers before the official opening of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City.
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Prayer Walk in Vancouver Reflects WCC Pilgrimage of Justice, Reconciliation, and Unity
A prayer walk in Vancouver, Canada, on September 20 brought a grassroots lens to the WCC Pilgrimage of Justice, Reconciliation, and Unity.
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Prof. Dr. Richard Topping: “Together We
Bear a Common Witness”
Prof. Dr. Richard Topping is president and vice chancellor at the Vancouver School of Theology, where the WCC Pilgrimage of Justice, Reconciliation, and Unity Reference Group is meeting. He took time to reflect on the nature of ecumenism at the Vancouver School of Theology, what it means to host the WCC gathering, and his hopes for stronger ties with the Ecumenical Institute at Bossey.
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WCC to Co-host Dialogue in Philippines: “Faith Forward: Reclaiming HIV in the Health Agenda”
The WCC, in partnership with the Network of Positive Advocates of the Philippines, is co-hosting, from September 24–26, a multi-stakeholder dialogue, “Faith Forward: Reclaiming HIV in the Health Agenda,” in Manila, Philippines.
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Document Addresses Spiritual Violence Against Indigenous Peoples in Canada
An ecumenical collaborative document is addressing spiritual violence against Indigenous Peoples in Canada—and suggesting ethical guidelines and calls to healing.
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Looking Back on Korean Peace Process:
“We Are One World, One Humanity”
The 2026 International Ecumenical Peace Convocation in Seoul from September 9-13, jointly organized by the WCC, Christian Conference of Asia, and National Council of Churches in Korea, also marked the 40th anniversary of the historic Glion Consultation, a groundbreaking peace gathering convened by the WCC in September 1986 in Switzerland.
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Zambia Anglican Council Publishes Pastoral
Statement on Post-Election Situation
The Council of Bishops of the Zambia Anglican Council released a pastoral statement on their country’s post-election situation.
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Colombian Delegation Visits WCC, Sees
“Renewed Sense of Commitment”
A delegation from Colombia visited the WCC on September 16, meeting with WCC staff to discuss the current situation of the peace process in Colombia, as well as the role of the churches and the WCC.
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Services Commemorating World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel “Sign of Hope and Resilience”
In connection with the start of WCC World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel, the Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Center with the General Secretariat of Christian Educational Institutions organized three services in Bethlehem, Ramallah, and Jerusalem with over 1,300 students. The services were hosted by church leaders in each city.
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Sudan Church Leaders Strive for Unity, Reconciliation, Renewal—and Action
In a Sudan Council of Churches Round Table held September 12 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, church leaders called for solidarity, unity, and collective action as they move toward an assembly in November.
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Rosengård: Resilience, Trust and Transition
Just a short drive from Malmö city center in southern Sweden sits Rosengård – a neighborhood built in the 1960s as part of a nationwide so-called “million program,” through which the Swedish state set out to build one million affordable and functional housing units across the country, mainly intended for working-class families. Though a groundbreaking housing program, it was not specifically designed with a multicultural reality in mind.
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| | Ecumenical Prayer Calendar | | The Ecumenical Prayer Cycle takes us through every region of the world over the course of a year. Praying for each place on earth and its people at least once a year, we affirm our solidarity with Christians all over the world, brothers and sisters living in diverse situations, experiencing diverse problems, and sharing diverse gifts. Pray with us!
The suggested prayer texts are based on the publication "Pilgrim Prayer – an Ecumenical Prayer Cycle." The book and the website offer valuable aids for intercessory prayers, prayer on behalf of and in solidarity with others | | September 27 – October 03............Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Peru October 4 –10............................................Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela October 11 – 17 ..........................................Costa Rica, El Salvador, Nicaragua,
Panama October 18 – 24........................................Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico October 25 – 31.........................................The Caribbean November 1 – 7........................................Canada, United States of America November 8 – 14 ....................................Oceania: American Samoa, Cook
Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia (Maohi
Nui), Kanaky, Kiribati, Marshall Islands,
Micronesia, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua
New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands,
Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu November 15 – 21 ...................................Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia November 22 – 28.................................East Timor (Timor Leste), Indonesia,
Philippines November 29 – December 5 .........Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore December 6 – 12......................................Myanmar, Thailand December 13 – 19....................................Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam December 20 – 26..................................Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and
the Mainland of China December 27 – January 2..................Japan, North Korea, South Korea | | | Faith and Genetics Course
September 14 – December 7, 2026 An 11-week “Faith and Genetics” course jointly offered from September to December by the World Council of Churches (WCC) and Christian Medical College will share and discuss ethical concerns to ensure that progress in genetics serves humanity holistically and builds public trust.
Read more… | | | | | Courage Is Contageous: An Evening
with Bishop Mariann Budde, October 8 | Her sermon during the 2025 inauguration lasted only minutes. But Bishop Mariann Budde’s example of bravery in speaking truth to power endures. “Let me make one final plea, Mr. President. In the name of our God, I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now.”
Her keynote address on October 8, “Courage Is Contagious,” will explore how we can all learn to be brave. All proceeds from ticket sales and donations will benefit the Maine Council of Churches.
Bishop Budde’s sermons have been published in books and journals, and she has authored several books, including How We Learn to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith, adapted into a young adult book, We Can Be Brave, and a picture book for children, I Can Learn to Be Brave.
Run Time: Approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, with no intermission.
| | | A Call to the Faith Community:
Join “The Weekend to End Homelessness” | | The New York State Council of Churches (NYSCOC) is partnering with the National Faith Coalition to End Homelessness to spread the word about “The Weekend to End Homelessness,” October 10–11.
Homelessness is rising in communities across America—in major cities, small towns, and rural communities alike. It has become one of the defining moral questions of our generation.
That is the vision behind the National Faith Coalition to End Homelessness: to bring faith communities together, equip them with the tools and support they need, and move the conversation beyond temporary relief toward the larger question:
What would it take for society to end homelessness? The Weekend to End Homelessness is an opportunity for congregations across the nation to begin that conversation and take meaningful action in their own communities. It is a chance to learn from one another, share what is working, identify the gaps in our communities, and explore how our faith calls us not only to care for people experiencing homelessness, but to address the systems and conditions that create and perpetuate housing insecurity.
Join congregations across New York and the nation as we put our faith into action and begin working together toward a future where everyone has a safe and stable place to call home. Read More…
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Save the Date: Interfaith Alliance Bus Tour and
March to the Polls | Friday, October 16, 2026
Raleigh, NC Be in Raleigh on October 16 for the Interfaith Alliance Bus Tour stop, where participants will March to the Polls, as faith leaders and community members gather for a day of civic engagement and connection. This will be a special moment for the North Carolina Council of Churches as Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland and incoming Executive Director Rev. Dr. Regina Henderson Moore join us together before heading to the polls. More details and registration coming soon. _____________________Stories for Life, Across the Divide Saturday, October 10, 1 - 2:15 p.m.
Online Join the NC Coalitions for Alternatives to the Death Penalty for a powerful conversation with four people whose lives have been shaped by the death penalty system. Hear directly from people with different experiences of the system and its lasting impact on individuals, families, and communities. Together, their stories offer a deeper look at what happens when a system assigns people roles, determines whose pain is recognized, and can deepen divisions in the aftermath of harm. Click here to register. _____________________ | | Tuesdays, September 29, October 6, 13, 20 Noon - 1 p.m. / Online “Love’s On The Ballot: Voting Our Faith” is a 4-part lunch and learn series brought to you by the NC Council of Churches, Christians Against Christian Nationalism NC, Pastors for NC Children, and People of Faith for Public Schools. NCCC's Faithful Voter Guide is about Seven Spheres of Influence. This series of four Lunch and Learns will make the seven spheres practical as we face the midterm election on November 3.
How do we take action to engage the seven spheres of influence at the ballot box this fall and beyond to build beloved community? Join one or all four interactive, live conversations.
Please note: The teaching portion will be shared later, but the conversations and Q&A will not be recorded.
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WEBINAR: How to Spot a
Pro-Public Education Candidate Thursday, October 8, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Join Pastors for NC Children & People of Faith for Public School's director Rev. Suzanne Parker Miller and Save Our Schools NC co-founder Susan Book for a practical conversation about how to identify pro-public education candidates on your ballot this election season.
This non-partisan discussion will provide tips and things to look for on candidates' websites and social media, and demystify the language often used around education to see where they really stand on supporting public schools.
Click here to register. | | Eco-Justice Advocacy Forums: Archives and Future Events | | Eco-Justice Connection Monthly Advocacy Forum series, held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. (ET) is a space for learning, connection, and action at the intersection of faith and environmental justice. The next forum: Tuesday, September 30, from 4:00–5:00 p.m. on Zoom. Join A Peals for Peace: Monday, September 28
NCCC invites you and your community to take part in A Peals for Peace, an act of public witness rooted in faith and grounded in the shared belief that every person has inherent worth. Monday, September 28, will be the fourth weekly bell ringing, which continues every Monday until the Monday before Election Day. Join the Sound. Register your congregation, organization, or household to participate. If you have already signed up, take photos and videos of your bell ringing and send them to Rachel Baker, Communications Director, at rachel@ncchurches.org so we can highlight our impact!
| | | WCC Welcomes Faith and Democracy
Communications Lead | | Meet Veronica Russell, the Wisconsin Council of Churches' Faith and Democracy Communications Lead! Veronica's career has centered on connecting young people of faith to service-learning opportunities, and she holds a B.A. in communications and an M.S. in organization development. Having planned ecumenical programs spanning United Methodist, Presbyterian, UCC, Episcopal, and more denominations, she is excited to support faith leaders in the important work of democracy defense. If you have a story or resource to share related to the intersection of faith and democracy, reach out at communications@wichurches.org.
Faith and Democracy Contract Positions Available Apply Now for Communications Lead and Organizer Roles Thanks to generous funding from community partners, the WCC is bringing contractors on board for two key roles supporting our Faith and Democracy efforts. Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis, and those hired can begin immediately. Timeframe. Now through mid-January, with intense work periods in late October/early November and early January. Work is online – phone, Zoom meetings, emails, and social media, with documentation of contacts. Physical location matters less than your personal network and ability to connect. Communications lead will produce a faith and democracy e-newsletter and original social media content. Organizer will recruit poll chaplains and volunteers, signers for our faith and democracy pledge, and gather information about local ministries.
Information on deliverables and compensation is available on the WCOC web page. To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and samples of your work (for a communications position) to wcoc@wichurches.org. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled with the intent to start immediately. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Purchase the NCC 75th Anniversary
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