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Reaching Europe’s Children Network Provides a White Paper Text in the Preparation for Hope for Europe 2022
As Hope for Europe 2022 gathering that is planned to be held in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina on October 4-8 approaches, REC Network prepared an informational text that seeks to

Evangelicals Call Abortion Activists to Exercise “Tolerance and Respect”
In recent Marches For Life, Christian organisations have suffered attacks and threats. The Evangelical Alliance says the “democratic heritage of Switzerland” must be protected. Swiss pro-lifers hold their annual March

European Evangelicals Issue a Guide to Pray with Children in Times of War
The European and World Evangelical Alliances also release a joint statement, suggesting several reasons to pray on Ukraine’s independence day. On 24 August Ukraine will celebrate its Independence Day, which this year

The Asian Church + Home : Restoring Health and Discipleship
‘My eyes have been opened to so many truths I was unaware of.’ ‘D6 conference is really a Bible based conference, which helps us to focus on our family.’ ‘D6

Towards a Global Theology of Children
Nativity Petallar, editor and contributor of God’s Heart for Children, explains the motivations behind this new book and the major differences with its predecessor. God’s Heart for Children: Practical Theology from Global Perspectives is a

They Are So Sad Because They Have No Friends
“The majority of refugee aid in Poland is provided by churches. If they weren’t so committed to, the aid would have collapsed long ago”, a pastor says. An article by

Opening Our Homes: Can We Respond to the Plight of UK Children in Care in the Same Way as We Did for Ukrainian Refugees?
After the joyous celebrations of the Platinum Jubilee and the elation of being back at church together, many of us are looking to forget the bleakness of the pandemic. It’s

“Hidden in Plain Sight” – European Online Workshop Highlights Plight of Child Refugees
35 Christian leaders and activists from across Europe, from Finland to Armenia, gathered in June for World without Orphans (WWO) Europe’s 3rd ‘Hidden’ workshop. Focused on the currently most relevant

An Update from Ukraine: “Doing What One Can Do” from Brian Stiller
As pictures of Russia’s attack on Ukraine appeared on media, some asked me, “What can I do?” Within hours, a couple friends decided there was something they could do. They

Europe: Controversy Concerning Abortion Gets More Heated
Is it possible to change the tone of the debate? Is it possible to speak up on abortion in a way that will increase support for both the woman and

“Many Women in Our Churches Have Suffered an Abortion”
Pro-life groups in Europe follow with attention the situation in the US after the decision that reversed “Roe v Wade”. Small organisations network to support women holistically. The decision

NAE, WEA’s Member Body in the US, Comments on Federal Abortion Rights Overturned in Supreme Court Decision
The National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) welcomes today’s Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson that overturns federal abortion rights based on Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. The ruling represents the most