France Archives - Global Ministries https://www.globalministries.org/region/france/ 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. Fri, 05 Apr 2024 15:32:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2 https://www.globalministries.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/favicon-150x150.png France Archives - Global Ministries https://www.globalministries.org/region/france/ 32 32 Robert & Patrice Shebeck https://www.globalministries.org/people/robert-patrice-shebeck/ Wed, 18 Aug 2021 19:59:31 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?post_type=person&p=44182 Patrice Shebeck is a chaplain in a protestant geriatric hospital and in three nursing homes in the Paris area. Rev. Bob Shebeck is a pastor at the United Protestant Church of the Annunciation in Paris. 

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]]> MECC: Violence is a crime against God and humanity … Religions are a message of love and peace https://www.globalministries.org/mecc_violence_is_a_crime_against_god_and_humanity_religions_are_a_message_of_love_and_peace/ Fri, 30 Oct 2020 20:11:01 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/mecc_violence_is_a_crime_against_god_and_humanity_religions_are_a_message_of_love_and_peace/ The Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) condemned this abominable crime that took place in France in the last few days, and revealed in its press release that “violence is a crime against God and humanity, so how would it … Read more

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]]> WCC NEWS: WCC condemns extremist attacks in France https://www.globalministries.org/wcc_news_wcc_condemns_extremist_attacks_in_france/ Thu, 29 Oct 2020 22:51:44 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/wcc_news_wcc_condemns_extremist_attacks_in_france/ World Council of Churches interim General Secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca expressed solidarity with the churches and people of France, and condolences to the families of the victims, in the wake of extremist attacks in Nice on 29 October. … Read more

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]]> CEC: Prayers for victims of Strasbourg shooting https://www.globalministries.org/cec_prayers_for_victims_of_strasbourg_shooting/ Sat, 15 Dec 2018 15:10:09 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/cec_prayers_for_victims_of_strasbourg_shooting/ With deep concern and sadness, the Conference of European Churches received the news of shooting in Strasbourg, where according to media reports, a gunman opened fire at a Christmas market on 12 December 2018, killing three people and wounding thirteen. … Read more

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]]> Appeal of the Protestant Federation of France on the eve of the protests planned throughout France https://www.globalministries.org/appeal_of_the_protestant_federation_of_france_on_the_eve_of_the_protests_planned_throughout_france/ Wed, 12 Dec 2018 02:12:31 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/appeal_of_the_protestant_federation_of_france_on_the_eve_of_the_protests_planned_throughout_france/ For some years, the churches and works of the Protestant Federation of France have sounded the alarm bells denouncing the violence of the growing social injustice in the country. Inequalities are growing ever deeper with more and more people sinking … Read more

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]]> Mediterranean Hope – Newsletter May 2018 https://www.globalministries.org/mediterranean_hope_newsletter_may_2018/ Mon, 04 Jun 2018 17:30:05 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/mediterranean_hope_newsletter_may_2018/ Rescuing lives and saving memories by Daniele Naso and Francesco Piobbichi, MH staff Rome (NEV), 9th May 2018 – “Outlook from the Border” is a feature managed by those working for and collaborating with Mediterranean Hope (MH) – Programme for … Read more

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]]> French Protestants Commemorate 500 years of Reformation https://www.globalministries.org/french_protestants_commemorate_500_years_of_reformation/ Wed, 04 Oct 2017 18:16:13 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/french_protestants_commemorate_500_years_of_reformation/ Written by Alfred Jones* The French love anniversaries, and this year French Protestants have taken advantage of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation to stage a number of commemorations. Last weekend, for example, the Protestant Federation of France sponsored a … Read more

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]]> Mediterranean Hope – Newsletter July 2017 https://www.globalministries.org/mediterranean_hope_newsletter_july_2017/ Thu, 27 Jul 2017 18:35:50 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/mediterranean_hope_newsletter_july_2017/ The FCEI-Mediterranean Hope Project was Awarded The Global Ministries Award of Affirmation. NEV Agency Marta Bernardini, MH’s operator was there as Mediterranean Hope representative, and she said: “We are honoured to receive this award by a so important international partner, … Read more

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]]> United Protestant Church of France adopts a new Confession of Faith https://www.globalministries.org/united_protestant_church_of_france_adopts_a_new_confession_of_faith/ Thu, 06 Jul 2017 22:21:29 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/united_protestant_church_of_france_adopts_a_new_confession_of_faith/ The National Synod of the United Protestant Church of France has adopted a new confession of faith during its meeting in late May.  The text (in English) is as follows: In Jesus of Nazareth, God reveals his love for humanity … Read more

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]]> Mediterranean Hope Newsletter – March 2017 https://www.globalministries.org/mediterranean_hope_newsletter_march_2017/ Mon, 27 Mar 2017 21:46:11 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/mediterranean_hope_newsletter_march_2017/ French Humanitarian Corridors: Words of Welcome from the President of FCEI, by Nev.it From February 2016 to date, the Italian pilot project promoted by the FCEI, the Tavola Valdese and the Community of Sant’Egidio has brought about 700 Syrian refugees … Read more

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