{"id":5680,"date":"2013-11-07T13:55:14","date_gmt":"2013-11-07T21:55:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/?p=5680"},"modified":"2013-11-07T13:55:14","modified_gmt":"2013-11-07T21:55:14","slug":"the-10th-assembly-of-the-world-council-of-churches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/the-10th-assembly-of-the-world-council-of-churches\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10th Assembly of the World Council of Churches"},"content":{"rendered":"<style><!--\np.padding {padding-left:.5cm;}\n--><\/style>\n<p><strong>The 10th Assembly of the World Council of Churches<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>By the Rev. Darryn Hewson<\/em> | <em>Images courtesy of <a href=\"http:\/\/wcc2013.info\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/wcc2013.info<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>I recently has traveled to Busan, South Korea as part of the United Methodist delegation to take part in the 10th Assembly of the World Council of Churches or WCC.  The General Assembly is the highest governing body of the WCC and meets only once every seven years.<\/p>\n<p>This event brings together representatives and observers from 347+ denominations and at least 110 countries in perhaps the most diverse gathering of Christians in history.  You can follow along with me through his blog <a href=\"http:\/\/wccgabusan.wordpress.com\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/wccgabusan.wordpress.com<\/a> and expect a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pnwumc.org\/channels\" target=\"_blank\">Channels<\/a> article on my return.<\/p>\n<p>I hope that my experience at the WCC &#8211; like many of the other ecumenical and interfaith events I participate in on behalf of the Conference and the denomination can be a resource to all of our churches.<\/p>\n<p><center><em>If you have comments or questions about the WCC or any ecumenical or interfaith issue<br \/>please contact me at <a href=\"mailto:revdjh@gmail.com?Subject=Re: The 10th Assembly of The World Council of Churches on The PNW News Blog\">revdjh@gmail.com<\/a>.<br \/>\nThe Rev. Darryn Hewson is the lead pastor at <a href=\"http:\/\/spiritofgraceumc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Spirit of Grace United Methodist Church<\/a> in Everett, Wash.<\/em><\/center><\/p>\n<p><!--more Check out resources with an ecumenical focus from our Regional Media Center.--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Christianity\u2019s Family Tree (D4663)\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/RESOURCES_ChristianityTree.jpg?w=696\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"padding\"><strong>Christianity\u2019s Family Tree (D4663)<\/strong><br \/>\nThis resource provides an introduction to eight denominations that each offer a unique and valuable perspective on the Christian faith.  History, major beliefs and things we can learn from each faith tradition to strengthen our own beliefs are the focus of this DVD. To reserve this video now, e-mail <a href=\"mailto:ejohanson@pnwumc.org?Subject=Re: Christianity\u2019s Family Tree (D4663)\">The Regional Media Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/p>\n<hr>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Our World Faiths (D5609)\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/RESOURCES_ReligionsWorld.jpg?w=696\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"padding\"><strong>Our World Faiths (D5609)<\/strong><br \/>\nThis video is designed to teach religious tolerance and understanding to children age 5 and older. Explore the parallels and differences of Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Islam, Hinduism and Sikhism.   The DVD is animated and each session is about 15 minutes long. To reserve this video now, e-mail <a href=\"mailto:ejohanson@pnwumc.org?Subject=Re: Our World Faiths (D5609)\">The Regional Media Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/p>\n<hr>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Peace Jam (D4072)\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/RESOURCES_PeaceJam.jpg?w=696\" \/><\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"padding\"><strong>Peace Jam (D4072)<\/strong><br \/>\nThis documentary provides insight into the lives of five American teens growing up in a culture of violence and the transformation that occurs when their lives are touched by greatness. The DVD records their transformation into young people of purpose and conviction when they are introduced to leading Nobel Peace Prize laureates such as The Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu and Aung San Suu Kyi. Twenty-two chapter points divide this video into segments that are 5-10 minutes long.  To reserve this video now, e-mail <a href=\"mailto:ejohanson@pnwumc.org?Subject=Re: Peace Jam (D4072)\">The Regional Media Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/p>\n<hr>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Journey Toward Forgiveness (D4538)\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/RESOURCES_JourneyToward.jpg?w=696\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"padding\"><strong>Journey Toward Forgiveness (D4538)<\/strong><br \/>\nThis documentary includes seven emotional stories of people who have dealt with anger and forgiveness in the face of racial injustice, violent death and terminal illness.  The ultimate question is how we might be able to help each other find a path to forgiveness and inner healing.  Barbara Silversmith of Nooksack Indian UMC said \u201cthis is an excellent resource\u201d that deals with justice and peace.  To reserve this video now, e-mail <a href=\"mailto:ejohanson@pnwumc.org?Subject=Re: Journey Toward Forgiveness (D4538)\">The Regional Media Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/p>\n<hr>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"We Should Talk Peace (D4541)\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/RESOURCES_WeShouldTalkPeace.jpg?w=696\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"padding\"><strong>We Should Talk Peace (D4541)<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nFind hope in the stories of grass-roots peacemakers in Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda.  Learn what sustains these peacemakers and how they are making a difference.  To reserve this video now, e-mail <a href=\"mailto:ejohanson@pnwumc.org?Subject=Re: We Should Talk Peace (D4541)\">The Regional Media Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/p>\n<hr>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A Land Twice Promised (D1081)\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/RESOURCES_TwicePromised.jpg?w=696\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"padding\"><strong>A Land Twice Promised (D1081)<\/strong><br \/>\nNoa Baum, a gifted storyteller and peace activist, has created this DVD as a heartfelt, artistic monologue that represents the stories of Palestinians and Jews who share the complex history and emotions that surround claiming Jerusalem as their homeland. Based on Noa&#8217;s personal experiences and those of a Palestinian woman with whom Noa becomes friends, Noa creates what is not only an outstanding work of art, but also an excellent educational tool for diversity training and peace activism. This DVD will inspire you to listen to others and build relationships that lead to peace and tolerance rather than conflict and war.  To reserve this video now, e-mail <a href=\"mailto:ejohanson@pnwumc.org?Subject=Re: A Land Twice Promised (D1081)\">The Regional Media Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/p>\n<hr>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 10th Assembly of the World Council of Churches By the Rev. Darryn Hewson | Images courtesy of http:\/\/wcc2013.info I recently has traveled to Busan, South Korea as part of the United Methodist delegation to take part in the 10th Assembly of the World Council of Churches or WCC. 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