responding with partners to war in the Middle East Since the Hamas attacks in Israel on October 7, violence and devastation have escalated in the Middle East, with years of political tension and conflict bearing out in the most horrifying and heartbreaking ways. Thousands of civilians have been killed and thousands more injured as the warfare persists. Week of Compassion […]
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Please join us for a Prayer Vigil for the Middle East on Monday, October 30, 2023 at 12:00 pm (ET). The National Council of Churches is helping to organize a prayer vigil in The Methodist Building 100 Maryland Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002. Please join many outstanding leaders on next Monday afternoon for an opportunity of genuine concern for our […]
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Easter, or Resurrection Sunday, is a holy day celebrating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day of his burial after his crucifixion by the Romans at Calvary circa 30 AD. It is the culmination of the week before Easter, known as “Holy Week,” which includes Maundy Thursday, commemorating […]
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Each year in February, congregations across the United States and Canada collect a special offering for Week of Compassion (WoC). Week of Compassion is more than a week. It is a ministry of the whole Church, reaching those in need “around the world, around the year.” Any time we respond to a need in the world, we bear witness to […]
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