Tiefe Trauer um Prof. Dr. Tharwat Kades | Deep mourning for Prof Dr Tharwat Kades

Gemeinsam mit vielen Weggefährtinnen und Weggefährten, Freunden und Freundinnen habe ich Abschied von Prof. Dr. Tharwat Kades genommen und ihn zu seiner letzten Ruhestätte begleitet.

Together with many companions, friends and acquaintances, I bid farewell to Prof Dr Tharwat Kades and accompanied him to his final resting place.

„Tiefe Trauer um Prof. Dr. Tharwat Kades | Deep mourning for Prof Dr Tharwat Kades“ weiterlesen

In response to the letter of the Presidium of the EMS and the rising violence in the Middle East and the growing threat to Lebanon the Gereja Masehi Injili di Halmahera (GMIH) shares a prayer for peace with all of us. „“ weiterlesen

Peaceful Christmas and a Blessed New Year 2024

“In so many ways we, and our whole world, are living through a time of darkness, when mounting challenges threaten to diminish our hope, to overwhelm our will to meet the evident needs and palpable pains of our day, and even to sap our dedication to truth and justice.
Yet, as disciples of Jesus and as Christian communities united in Christ’s love, we are called to stand up to fear, counter falsehood, challenge selfishness and greed, and offer hope to the whole world.
We cannot acquiesce in disappointment nor succumb to despair. The world needs more from us— more courage, more creativity, more inspiration, and dedication. More self-giving love.“ „Peaceful Christmas and a Blessed New Year 2024“ weiterlesen

Ein Aufruf zu gemeinsamen Handeln – A Call to Act Together

Wir haben zusammen gesungen, gebetet, in verschiedenen liturgischen und spirituellen Traditionen gefeiert. Wir haben Freunde getroffen und neue Kontakte geknüpft. Wir haben diskutiert und auch gestritten. Bereichert und angeregt von der bunten Vielfalt unseres christlichen Glaubens und den herausfordernden Worten der 11. Vollversammlung des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen sind die Delegierten, Berater und Gäste nun wieder auf den Weg nach Hause. „Ein Aufruf zu gemeinsamen Handeln – A Call to Act Together“ weiterlesen

A Call to Act Together

We sang together, prayed, celebrated in different liturgical and spiritual traditions. We have met friends and made new contacts. We have discussed and argued. Enriched and stimulated by the colorful diversity of our Christian faith and the challenging words of the 11th Assembly of the World Council of Churches, the delegates, advisors, and guests are now on their way home again. „A Call to Act Together“ weiterlesen

Deep concern over the government of Israel’s plan to annex parts of West Bank

Church leaders from across the world including Bishop Heinrich Bedford-Strohm are expressing their grave concern over the government of Israel’s plan to annex parts of the occupied West Bank.

Bishop Heinrich Bedford-Strohm – Chair of the Council of the Evangelikal Church in Germany – said:

„Deep concern over the government of Israel’s plan to annex parts of West Bank“ weiterlesen