Arise and Shine for the Glory of God is Upon You

25th-29th August 2026 - Auckland, New Zealand

The 15th World Assembly was held at the Due Drop Events Centre, Auckland, New Zealand.

The theme for the 15th World Assembly, 2026, of the World Federation of Methodist and Uniting Church Women Assembly was “Arise and Shine for the Glory of God is Upon You” and is taken from Isaiah 60:1 (“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.”)

Thursdays in Black ambassadors: “The resolve to end gender-based violence must remain strong” The United Nations
November 26, 2020

Thursdays in Black ambassadors: “The resolve to end gender-based violence must remain strong”

Thursdays in Black ambassadors have created a joint message, unifying their voices in support of “16 Days against Gender-Based Violence.” The “16 Days” campaign is an annual international initiative that begins on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and ends on 10 December, Human…