My participation in COP30 was a deeply meaningful moment, both personally and for the Methodist Church. Being present at this global gathering — which brings together people from all nations to discuss the climate crisis — reinforced the urgency of expanding our work as a faith community committed to justice, creation, and life.
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The Kairos Palestine II document, titled “A Moment of Truth: Faith in a Time of Genocide,” was officially launched on November 14, 2025, during an international conference held in Bethlehem. This document serves as an update to the original 2009 document, addressing the ongoing situation in Gaza and Palestine.
Continue readingThe WMC General Secretary expresses hope for the Peace Agreement for the situation in Gaza:
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The World Methodist Council cooperates with the World Council of Churches, the World
Communion of Reformed Churches, the Lutheran World Federation and the Council for
World Mission in the NIFEA Initiative. NIFEA stands for “New International Financial and
Economic Architecture” towards an economy for life, which is grounded in the biblical call
for justice, compassion, and care for creation. GEM School introduces into the theological
principles of NIFEA and equips participants to improve their faith-based action and advocacy.
The program aims to empower 20 current and future church leaders with economic literacy to
bridge theology and economics. Participants will engage with topics like ecological and
feminist economics, the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and advocacy strategies for economic
transformation.
GEM School alumni Rev Gelin Rosamour from the Methodist Church in the Caribbeans and
the Americas, serving in Haiti, stated: “GEM School is a bolstering and energizing school,
that transforms people’s conception on how to advocate on behalf of the planet in general. It
empowers leaders by building their capacity for a transforming life. It also pushes people to
engage in Ecumenical consultations.”
GEM School 2025 will take place from August 18 to 29, 2025, in Seoul, South Korea (venue
to be confirmed).
Eligibility and Application Details:
Eligibility: Open to individuals with relevant academic or professional experience,
including church or ecumenical organization endorsement.
Application Deadline: 1 March 2025. Full scholarships covering travel and
accommodation are available.
For further details, refer to:
Invitation to apply for GEM School 2025 Link: https://nextcloud.ecucenter.org/s/BS6f2cpAYpqaDkL
Link to apply for GEM School 2025 Link: https://wcccoe.hire.trakstar.com/jobs/fk0pfue
GEM School 2025 provisional programme Link: https://nextcloud.ecucenter.org/s/Qmtbxi3wEe45eD3
For inquiries, contact Geneva Secretary Bishop Rosemarie Wenner at rosemarie.wenner@emk.de
World Methodist Council
STATEMENT ON RACISM IN ALL ITS FORMS
At its meeting in Gothenburg, Sweden, August 18th, 2024, the World Methodist Council expressed its absolute rejection of Antisemitism, Islamophobia and other forms of Racism and Xenophobia.
It urges all people of Methodist and Wesleyan heritage to resist any expression of such prejudice and bias, whether in thought, word or deed.
The Council laments the atrocity perpetrated on people in Israel on October 7th, 2023; it urges the release of all hostages and prays for healing of the deep trauma occasioned by the attacks. It calls on Israel to stop the killing and destruction in Gaza. It continues to commit itself to work for a just and lasting peace in Gaza and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, amplifying the plea of Palestinian people in their struggle for justice.
While this includes a critique on the actions of the State of Israel and a commitment to non- violent advocacy and action alongside victimized people, the Council denounces any expression or attitude of antisemitism and, in particular, any violent action towards people of Jewish faith and heritage.
A Call to Prayer & Action
We, the World Fellowship of Methodist and Uniting Men, commonly known as WesleyMen, an affiliate of the World Methodist Council representing 80 million members in 138 countries, call upon Methodists to join us in praying for the people of Western North Carolina and across the Southeastern United States who have been impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Many communities are still experiencing power outages, communication breakdowns, and shortages of water and food, which are ravaging their homes, businesses, and infrastructures.
We stand with the communities impacted by Hurricane Helene and recognize the vital role of global faith communities such as the World Methodist Council and the United Methodist Church in sharing God’s love and compassion.
We also call the people called Methodists to put our “faith into action” by supporting the ongoing disaster relief efforts of The United Methodist Church through the Western North Carolina Conference and North Carolina Conference.
Here are a few ways you can help support Hurricane Helene disaster relief efforts:
Emergency Response
The North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church has detailed descriptions of ways to respond on its website. These include building cleaning kits (often called flood buckets), information on early response teams’ training and equipment, and ways to give generously to response efforts.
Grace & Peace,
Rev. Edgar De Jesus
World President, WesleyMen
The World Fellowship of Methodist and Uniting Church Men, Inc., also known as WesleyMen is the Men’s affiliate organization of the World Methodist Council. WesleyMen was created as a global connecting point of men’s ministry for Wesleyan, Methodist, and Uniting denominations. Its mission is to lead men in Christian Fellowship with a foundation rooted in the actions and words of Jesus Christ.