Iraq Archives - Global Ministries https://www.globalministries.org/region/iraq/ 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. Mon, 20 Nov 2023 15:39:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2 https://www.globalministries.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/favicon-150x150.png Iraq Archives - Global Ministries https://www.globalministries.org/region/iraq/ 32 32 MECC Executive Committee Meeting Statement https://www.globalministries.org/mecc-executive-committee-meeting-statement/ Mon, 20 Nov 2023 15:39:40 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=53743 The Executive Committee of the Middle East Council of Churches held its regular meeting in Beirut on Friday and Saturday, November 17 and 18, 2023. The meeting was chaired by His Eminence Anba Antonios, Archbishop of Jerusalem and the Near … Read more

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]]> Sabeel Wave of Prayer: Week of Aug. 7, 2023 https://www.globalministries.org/sabeel-wave-of-prayer-week-of-aug-7-2023/ Mon, 07 Aug 2023 13:51:00 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=52220 Next week’s Kumi Now will mark August the 19th as World Humanitarian Day. On this day we advocate for humanitarian aid workers and for all those affected by crises around the world. Simultaneously, we call for attention regarding the massive cuts in humanitarian aid … Read more

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]]> World Council of Churches General Assembly speaks to issues in the Middle East and Europe https://www.globalministries.org/world-council-of-churches-general-assembly-speaks-to-issues-in-the-middle-east-and-europe/ Thu, 08 Sep 2022 14:19:20 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=48834 At its 11th General Assembly, meeting in Karlsruhe, Germany, the World Council of Churches has adopted statements and sent messages regarding a variety of issues pertaining to the Middle East and Europe regions. The Disciples and UCC both have delegations … Read more

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]]> MECC: Religious Consultation on Social Cohesion in Iraq  https://www.globalministries.org/mecc-religious-consultation-on-social-cohesion-in-iraq/ Tue, 04 Jan 2022 14:35:34 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=46138 Final communique of Consultation held in Beirut, Lebanon, from Dec. 13-15, 2021 Invited by the World Council of Churches and the Middle East Council of Churches, 40 representatives of religious authorities and leaders of various Iraqi religions, congregations, and ethnic … Read more

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]]> WCC: Interfaith consultation on social cohesion in Iraq fields visions of hope https://www.globalministries.org/wcc-interfaith-consultation-on-social-cohesion-in-iraq-fields-visions-of-hope/ Fri, 17 Dec 2021 12:03:15 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=45947 An interfaith consultation held 12-16 December in Beirut, Lebanon, offered the chance for participants from different traditions to share their vision for social and religious cohesion in Iraq, assessing the current context and envisioning the way forward. Discussing education for … Read more

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]]> MECC General Secretary thanks Iraqi leaders following the visit of the Pope https://www.globalministries.org/mecc-general-secretary-thanks-iraqi-leaders-following-the-visit-of-the-pope/ Thu, 18 Mar 2021 14:28:19 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=40850 The Middle East Council of Churches General Secretary Dr. Michel Abs sent telegrams to both the Iraqi President Dr. Barham Salih and the President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq Nechirvan Barzani, congratulating and thanking them for the exceptional reception … Read more

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]]> Sabeel Wave of Prayer: Week of March 15, 2021 https://www.globalministries.org/sabeel-wave-of-prayer-week-of-march-15-2021/ Mon, 15 Mar 2021 14:46:28 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=40761 Olive trees will be the topic for discussion at the Kumi Now online gathering on Tuesday, March 16 at 6pm, Jerusalem time (noon Eastern US time). We will be joined by Father Raed Abu Sahlieh, founder of the Olive Branch … Read more

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]]> MECC: Supreme Pontiff Visit to Iraq Is a Call of Steadfastness https://www.globalministries.org/mecc-supreme-pontiff-visit-to-iraq-is-a-call-of-steadfastness/ Fri, 05 Mar 2021 13:36:02 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=38861 The Middle East Council of Churches states that the Supreme Pontiff Visit Is a Call of Steadfastness in the Face of Obscurantism, Violence and Annihilation. In keeping with the historic visit of His Holiness Pope Francis to Iraq today, the … Read more

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]]> MECC Executive Committee meets and issues statement https://www.globalministries.org/mecc_executive_committee_meets_and_issues_statement/ Tue, 22 Sep 2020 17:26:04 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/mecc_executive_committee_meets_and_issues_statement/ The Executive Committee of the Middle East Council of Churches held an exceptional meeting, as the Council’s Twelfth General Assembly was scheduled to take place at this time. However, the exceptional circumstances imposed by the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic, … Read more

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]]> Al Amana Center in Oman – Pray for Peace in the Gulf https://www.globalministries.org/al_amana_center_in_oman_pray_for_peace/ Fri, 10 Jan 2020 00:00:16 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/al_amana_center_in_oman_pray_for_peace/ The work of Al Amana Centre is based on 125 years of collaboration between Christians and Muslims in the Sultanate of Oman. The Reformed Church in America began collaborating with the people in Oman already in the year 1892. In … Read more

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