Archbishop of Cape Town Endorses GRAPE’s UBIG Campaign
Standing on the historic steps where Nelson Mandela greeted the media on his first morning as a free man 27 years ago, Archbishop Thabo Makgoba declared and reaffirmed his support for GRAPE’s campaign for a Universal Basic Income Guarantee (UBIG) by signing the pledge and affirming the Anglican Church’s commitment. The magnitude and intricacy of […]
Two Decades of Prophetic Witness: Final Statement from Accra+20 Global Consultation
The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) has published the final statement from the recent Accra +20 Consultation, held from 3-5 December 2024 in Hannover, Germany. This gathering of 48 activists, theologians, and church leaders from across the world marked the 20th anniversary of the Accra Confession, originally adopted at the World Alliance of Reformed […]
Echoes of Colonialism: “They Want Me to Remember Their Memories, But I Remember Mine”
Septemmy E. Lakawa delivered an unflinching address at the Accra+20 Consultation, blending personal experience, historical critique, and theological reflection. Titled Racism as a P.S. and a “Small Hiccup”, Lakawa’s presentation intertwined her own lived experiences with incisive historical analysis, laying bare the persistent scars of colonialism and racism. As an Indonesian feminist theologian, Lakawa’s words […]
Transforming the Global Economy: GEM School Opens Applications
In a world grappling with escalating inequality and environmental crises, churches are stepping forward to advocate for economic systems rooted in justice and sustainability. From 18–29 August 2025, the Ecumenical School on Governance, Economics and Management for an Economy of Life (GEM School) will bring together 20 current and emerging church leaders in Seoul, South Korea (location to be confirmed). […]
