First female priests in Church of Bangladesh ordained since 1997

2023-02-01T15:48:23+08:00

Church of Bangladesh has ordained two women priests, Rev. Suchitra Behera and Rev. Mridula Baidya during an ordination service on 8 January 2023 at The Epiphany Cathedral, Oxford Mission, Barishal, Bangladesh. 600 people witnessed this [...]

First female priests in Church of Bangladesh ordained since 19972023-02-01T15:48:23+08:00

Certificate Course in Eco-theology by Church of South India (CSI) Synod and United Theological College, Bengaluru (UTC)

2022-05-06T11:09:34+08:00

In association with the Church of South India (CSI) Synod, the Certificate Course in Eco-theology offered by United Theological College, Bengaluru (UTC) has been opened to students recommended by CSI’s mission partners and sister churches [...]

Certificate Course in Eco-theology by Church of South India (CSI) Synod and United Theological College, Bengaluru (UTC)2022-05-06T11:09:34+08:00

Practise biblical stewardship, says Church of North India (CNI) General Secretary

2021-12-16T17:26:06+08:00

Earlier this year, the Church of North India (CNI) General Secretary Rev Dennis Lall reminded church members that biblical stewardship encompasses not only monetary donations, but also responsible usage of time and other resources we [...]

Practise biblical stewardship, says Church of North India (CNI) General Secretary2021-12-16T17:26:06+08:00

Church of South India (CSI) initiates climate-resilient churches, schools and communities

2021-07-30T14:30:36+08:00

Since May, the Department of Ecological Concerns of the Church of South India (CSI) synod has been organising virtual classes with resource persons for clergy, students and teachers to develop a strong theological and theoretical [...]

Church of South India (CSI) initiates climate-resilient churches, schools and communities2021-07-30T14:30:36+08:00

Diploma in Eco-Justice Ministries 2021-2022 launched

2021-06-25T16:05:00+08:00

Applications are open for the Diploma in Eco-Justice Ministries 2021-2022, an online programme initiated by Council for World Mission (CWM) and offered by the United Theological College, Bengaluru, India. Students, professionals, clergy, and people leading [...]

Diploma in Eco-Justice Ministries 2021-2022 launched2021-06-25T16:05:00+08:00

Church of Bangladesh (COB) continues outreach to migrant workers in Singapore alongside Anglican Diocese

2021-01-14T15:05:42+08:00

Church of Bangladesh (COB) has continued to collaborate with the Anglican Diocese of Singapore on “My Dorm Our Home”, a project to reach out to migrant workers in Singapore, most of whom faced quarantine earlier [...]

Church of Bangladesh (COB) continues outreach to migrant workers in Singapore alongside Anglican Diocese2021-01-14T15:05:42+08:00

Church of South India (CSI) extends care through COVID-19 relief kits to missionaries, holds youth conference

2020-11-20T15:54:51+08:00

Church of South India (CSI) has launched the “Always Remember Missionaries (ARM)-AMEN Movement 2020”, a specific missional call to all congregations to support and encourage the missionaries and evangelists unceasingly. The movement serves as a [...]

Church of South India (CSI) extends care through COVID-19 relief kits to missionaries, holds youth conference2020-11-20T15:54:51+08:00

Church of Bangadesh (COB) Bishop conducts liturgical training workshop and pastoral visits, expresses gratitude for humanitarian aid

2020-09-25T17:59:37+08:00

The Church of Bangladesh (COB)’s Bishop of Barishal Diocese Rt. Rev. Shourabh Pholia recently led a liturgical training workshop for the diocese’s catechists and some lay leaders, made possible by the support of CWM’s Mission [...]

Church of Bangadesh (COB) Bishop conducts liturgical training workshop and pastoral visits, expresses gratitude for humanitarian aid2020-09-25T17:59:37+08:00

Diploma in Eco-Justice Ministries 2020-2021 launched

2020-11-13T19:05:28+08:00

Applications are open for the Diploma in Eco-Justice Ministries 2020-2021, an online programme initiated by Council for World Mission (CWM) and offered by the United Theological College, Bengaluru, India. Students, professionals, clergy, and people leading [...]

Diploma in Eco-Justice Ministries 2020-2021 launched2020-11-13T19:05:28+08:00

Bishop of Barishal Diocese, Church of Bangladesh (COB) urges parishes to take steps towards creation care

2020-09-11T14:37:53+08:00

The Bishop of Barishal Diocese of the Church of Bangladesh (COB) paid pastoral visits to several Jobarpar and Khulna deaneries in August. During his visits, he discussed various church issues with local church individuals and [...]

Bishop of Barishal Diocese, Church of Bangladesh (COB) urges parishes to take steps towards creation care2020-09-11T14:37:53+08:00

Transform homes into sacred worship places, says Church of North India (CNI) Moderator

2020-08-28T14:42:52+08:00

As India commemorated its 74th Independence Day on 15 August, Church of North India (CNI) Moderator Most Rev Dr P. C. Singh shared his heart’s burden about the mounting COVID-19 infections and deaths in the [...]

Transform homes into sacred worship places, says Church of North India (CNI) Moderator2020-08-28T14:42:52+08:00

Upcoming book launch: Church and Religious Diversity by Joshua Samuel and Samuel Mall

2020-11-13T19:07:59+08:00

 "Church and Religious Diversity" by Joshua Samuel and Samuel Mall, the third book of the series "Re-imagining Church as Event: Perspectives from the Margins" is coming soon. The context of the church in South Asia [...]

Upcoming book launch: Church and Religious Diversity by Joshua Samuel and Samuel Mall2020-11-13T19:07:59+08:00

Church of North India (CNI) installs its seventh General Secretary

2020-08-14T11:50:47+08:00

Church of North India (CNI) installed Rev Shailesh Dennis Lall, an ordained minister of the Delhi Diocese as the seventh General Secretary of the CNI Synod in a solemn service on 2 July. The service [...]

Church of North India (CNI) installs its seventh General Secretary2020-08-14T11:50:47+08:00

Church of South India (CSI) calls for justice for victims of police brutality

2020-07-24T17:05:22+08:00

Church of South India (CSI) General Secretary Adv. Fernandas Rathina Raja, among others, has called for action to be taken against police personnel involved in the alleged custodial murder of Mr Jayaraj and Mr Fenix [...]

Church of South India (CSI) calls for justice for victims of police brutality2020-07-24T17:05:22+08:00

Church of Bangladesh (COB) resumes church services, continues support for those in need

2020-07-24T17:02:58+08:00

The Barishal Diocese of Church of Bangladesh (COB) has informed its churches to resume services in smaller numbers, abiding by guidelines from the government. Through the support of the COB Synod and organisations such as [...]

Church of Bangladesh (COB) resumes church services, continues support for those in need2020-07-24T17:02:58+08:00

Church of Bangladesh (COB) partners Diocese of Singapore on “My Dorm Our Home” project

2020-07-09T22:46:54+08:00

Church of Bangladesh (COB) and the Anglican Diocese of Singapore have collaborated on “My Dorm Our Home”, a media project to build social cohesion among migrant workers in Singapore, and to strengthen their communal and [...]

Church of Bangladesh (COB) partners Diocese of Singapore on “My Dorm Our Home” project2020-07-09T22:46:54+08:00

Call for applications for Face to Face 2020

2020-11-13T19:15:24+08:00

Applications are open for Building Life-Affirming Communities: Face To Face with the many poor and the many faiths in Asia. This will be held on 30 March to 10 May 2020 and conducted at the India Peace Centre in Nagpur, India. CWM’s six-week Face to Face Programme [...]

Call for applications for Face to Face 20202020-11-13T19:15:24+08:00

INSiGHT turns one!

2019-12-06T16:59:06+08:00

On INSiGHT’s first birthday this October, we rejoice and celebrate the generosity of our writers and readers across the world who have made this publication possible with their contributions. As with every issue of INSiGHT, [...]

INSiGHT turns one!2019-12-06T16:59:06+08:00

CWM Asia Youth Initiatives 2019 – Healing the future: Hope for tomorrow

2019-11-14T15:45:59+08:00

In line with its vision of Fullness of life through Christ for all creation, CWM has committed that young people should be included in the life and witness of their churches and communities, not merely [...]

CWM Asia Youth Initiatives 2019 – Healing the future: Hope for tomorrow2019-11-14T15:45:59+08:00

Face to Face India, 2019: Becoming torchbearers of justice and peace

2019-08-22T15:02:16+08:00

“Focus on being ‘face to face’ with engagement spirituality, economic justice, economics of the poor and ecumenism at the grassroots.  You will see this aplenty in India”. This was the challenge posed by Rev. Asir [...]

Face to Face India, 2019: Becoming torchbearers of justice and peace2019-08-22T15:02:16+08:00

Context Reading Resources on Discernment and Radical Engagement to follow after CWM Consultation

2018-06-05T20:58:27+08:00

Council for World Mission (CWM) has recently concluded the South Asia region consultation on Discernment and Radical Engagement (DARE) Context Reading Resources from 2nd to 3rd December in Chennai, India. Dr Sudipta Singh, CWM Mission [...]

Context Reading Resources on Discernment and Radical Engagement to follow after CWM Consultation2018-06-05T20:58:27+08:00

Call for Application: Building Life-Affirming Communities: Face To Face with the many poor and the many faiths in Asia

2018-06-05T20:58:22+08:00

We are delighted to inform you that we are once again accepting applications for the Building Life-Affirming Communities: Face To Face with the many poor and the many faiths in Asia. This will be held on 12 February to 24 [...]

Call for Application: Building Life-Affirming Communities: Face To Face with the many poor and the many faiths in Asia2018-06-05T20:58:22+08:00

CWM offers Diploma in Eco-Justice Ministries Program (DEM) in collaboration with UTC, Bangalore

2018-06-05T20:58:06+08:00

The Diploma in Eco-Justice Ministries Program (DEM), a one-year global online program jointly organised by The Council for World Mission (CWM) and The United Theological College (UTC), aims at nourishing, empowering, informing and commissioning persons [...]

CWM offers Diploma in Eco-Justice Ministries Program (DEM) in collaboration with UTC, Bangalore2018-06-05T20:58:06+08:00

CWM Second Asia NIFEA Colloquium on Economy of Life, 25-30 November 2016, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

2018-06-05T20:56:04+08:00

Participants from the CWM Asia regions met in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 25-30 November 2016 for the second New International Financial and Economic Architecture (NIFEA) colloquium on the economy of life. They continued discussions on [...]

CWM Second Asia NIFEA Colloquium on Economy of Life, 25-30 November 2016, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia2018-06-05T20:56:04+08:00

UNITING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN SOUTHERN AFRICA (UPCSA) AND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF INDIA (PCI) EXCHANGE VISIT

2018-06-05T20:56:07+08:00

In September 2015, the General Secretary of the UPCSA, Rev Lungile Mpetsheni and Rev Dr George Marchinkowski UPCSA then Convener, Mission and Disciple Committee attended the CWM consultation in Hong Kong, for General Secretaries and [...]

UNITING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN SOUTHERN AFRICA (UPCSA) AND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF INDIA (PCI) EXCHANGE VISIT2018-06-05T20:56:07+08:00

Face to Face Students Critically Engage with the Juxtaposition of Poverty and Wealth in Kolkata

2018-06-05T20:56:18+08:00

The fourteen theological students from ten different countries across the world are presently participating in the Face to Face programme in India, located in Kolkata and in Hyderabad. Face to Face India has the objective [...]

Face to Face Students Critically Engage with the Juxtaposition of Poverty and Wealth in Kolkata2018-06-05T20:56:18+08:00

Building Life-Affirming Communities: Face To Face with the many poor and the many faiths in Asia

2018-06-05T20:55:45+08:00

For several years now the Council for World Mission has been involved in the organization of cross cultural exchange to enable a wider global dialogue on theology, spirituality and mission. One of the means for [...]

Building Life-Affirming Communities: Face To Face with the many poor and the many faiths in Asia2018-06-05T20:55:45+08:00

CWM Calls for Interfaith Engagement towards life affirming communities

2018-06-05T20:55:30+08:00

We the participants of the consultation on ‘Interfaith engagement towards building life-affirming communities’ held in Kolkata between the 6th and 8th of November 2015 recognise the inevitable need to build life-affirming communities and acknowledge that [...]

CWM Calls for Interfaith Engagement towards life affirming communities2018-06-05T20:55:30+08:00

CWM South Asia Meets

2018-06-05T20:55:17+08:00

2015 South Asia Regional Round Table Meeting From 22-25 October member churches of South Asia Region, namely Church of South India, Church of North India, Presbyterian Church of India and the Church of Bangladesh gathered [...]

CWM South Asia Meets2018-06-05T20:55:17+08:00

Building Life-Affirming Communities: Face To Face with the many poor and the many faiths in Asia (Face to Face in India)

2018-06-05T20:55:17+08:00

03 October to 16 November, 2015 Location:   India The Council for World Mission’s (CWM) Face to Face Programme aims to invite the youth participants in cultural, social, theological and contextual realities for them to [...]

Building Life-Affirming Communities: Face To Face with the many poor and the many faiths in Asia (Face to Face in India)2018-06-05T20:55:17+08:00