Members in United States call for prayer, action
In the wake of the grand jury verdict in Ferguson, Missouri, our member churches in the United States of America have called for prayer, peaceful protest and a recommitment to long term actions to promote racial justice in the country. You can read several of their statements through these links: Presbyerian Church (USA): Stated Clerk […]
Progress in South Africa lauded as churches continue to put behind them the legacies of apartheid
The President of the World Communion of Reformed Churches, Jerry Pillay has said “We give thanks to God for the progress made by churches of the Reformed family in overcoming major hurdles on the path to unity in the last two years”. Pillay praised the leaders of the Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa and […]
Canadians hear painful stories of abuse in church-run schools
Canadian Christians are hearing painful stories about abuse of aboriginal children in residential schools run by churches. At a public hearing of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) underway in the city of Montreal this week, former students are telling three aboriginal commissioners about physical, psychological and sexual abuse from teachers and other staff, including […]