Global Ministries https://www.globalministries.org/ Global Ministries is a common missional witness of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ. Global Ministries works with approximately 290 faith-based international partners in close to 90 countries. Our Vision: That all of God’s people and creation share in God’s abundant life. Our Mission: To receive and share the Good News of Jesus Christ by joining with global and local partners to work for justice, reconciliation, and peace. Tue, 23 Jan 2024 14:22:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2 https://www.globalministries.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/favicon-150x150.png Global Ministries https://www.globalministries.org/ 32 32 Job Opening: Program Associate, Resource Development https://www.globalministries.org/job-opening-program-associate-resource-development/ Tue, 23 Jan 2024 14:07:11 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=54247 Position:          Program Associate for Resource DevelopmentMinistry team: Resource DevelopmentReports to:      Director of Strategic Engagement Location:         Hybrid Position* ~ Indianapolis, Indiana based The Office of Resource Development works extensively with constituencies of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and United Church of … Read more

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]]> Sabeel Wave of Prayer: Week of Jan. 22, 2024 https://www.globalministries.org/sabeel-wave-of-prayer-week-of-jan-22-2024/ Mon, 22 Jan 2024 21:59:07 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=54239 Last week, Gaza had a near-total telecommunications blackout, making it difficult for information to get out. The small amount of information which managed to reach outside of Gaza is horrifying. The death toll continues to rise, with hundreds dying every … Read more

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]]> DSPR: An Update from Gaza https://www.globalministries.org/dspr-an-update-from-gaza-2/ Fri, 19 Jan 2024 22:14:12 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=54226 The Department of Service for Palestinian Refugees (DSPR, registered in Gaza as the Near East Christian Council-NECC), of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), has shared the following report on the situation in Gaza and its work.

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]]> 3rd Thursday Alert: Urge a ceasefire; abide by international law; release hostages & prisoners; protect civilians; and support humanitarian aid & access to Gaza https://www.globalministries.org/3rd-thursday-alert-urge-a-ceasefire-abide-by-international-law-release-hostages-protect-civilians-and-support-humanitarian-aid-access-to-gaza/ Thu, 18 Jan 2024 14:27:26 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=54213 The devastating loss of life in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories since October 7 has overshadowed what had already been one of the deadliest years for both peoples in recent memory. While efforts have intensified to halt the bloodshed, … Read more

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]]> Sabeel Wave of Prayer: Week of Jan. 15, 2024 https://www.globalministries.org/sabeel-wave-of-prayer-week-of-jan-15-2024/ Mon, 15 Jan 2024 20:09:55 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=54195 Last week, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) heard the arguments for and against the motion that Israel is committing genocide in its war on Gaza. South Africa filed the lawsuit in December, in a move welcomed by several countries … Read more

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]]> Global Ministries among 74 organizations supporting Senate resolution requiring reporting on Israel’s human rights practices https://www.globalministries.org/global-ministries-among-74-organizations-supporting-senate-resolution-requiring-reporting-on-israels-human-rights-practices/ Fri, 12 Jan 2024 20:16:46 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=54183 Global Ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and United Church of Christ is among 74 organizations signing in support of Senate Resolution S504 requiring a report on Israel’s human rights practices and U.S. military aid to Israel. The … Read more

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]]> Global Ministries (Disciples & UCC) among Christian sponsors of a Candlelight Prayer Vigil for a Ceasefire in the Middle East https://www.globalministries.org/disciples-and-ucc-among-christian-sponsors-of-a-candlelight-prayer-vigil-for-a-ceasefire-in-the-middle-east/ Fri, 12 Jan 2024 15:57:30 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=54175 With many mobilizing in Washington D.C. for the March for Gaza, this Christian-led prayer vigil will be held as part of the Global Day of Action for Ceasefire in Gaza. Leaders, including some who have recently returned from Israel/Palestine, will … Read more

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]]> As International Court of Justice hearings commence, WCC calls on “all responsible members of the international community to respect and implement the ICJ rulings” https://www.globalministries.org/as-international-court-of-justice-hearings-commence-wcc-calls-on-all-responsible-members-of-the-international-community-to-respect-and-implement-the-icj-rulings/ Thu, 11 Jan 2024 19:16:00 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=54172 World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay marked 11 January as a “significant moment for justice and the rule of law,” as public hearings commenced in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on allegations against the … Read more

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]]> All Africa Conference of Churches New Campaign Against Gender Based Violence https://www.globalministries.org/all-africa-conference-of-churches-new-campaign-against-gender-based-violence/ Thu, 11 Jan 2024 16:29:56 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=54161 This article was originally shared by the All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) here. “The Agenda 2063; The Africa we want; envisages a non-sexist Africa, where girls and boys can reach their full potential, and where men and women contribute … Read more

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]]> Sabeel Wave of Prayer: Week of Jan. 8, 2024 https://www.globalministries.org/sabeel-wave-of-prayer-week-of-jan-8-2024/ Mon, 08 Jan 2024 13:24:24 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=54136 In the final days of 2023, South Africa filed an application instituting proceedings against Israel before the International Court of Justice (ICJ). South Africa alleges that Israel’s conduct since October 7th in Gaza violates its obligations under the Convention on … Read more

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