Nine international guests also attended the Swiss Youth Group Gathering (STR). In their host youth group, they helped with the dishes and played with the children, weathered a thunderstorm, and shared insights from their youth ministry work. What will they take away from the experience?
In 2000, the «Miss Stone» social center—named after the former missionary Ellen Stone—was established in Strumica (North Macedonia). Even back then, the idea was to be there for people in need. It’s amazing to see how much has grown since then—and it stands as an impressive testament to tireless dedication and genuine compassion.
Freddy Nzambe lives in Tunis and is superintendent for Algeria and Tunisia, two countries where the situation for Christian churches is very difficult. He is also a confidant for young people from countries south of the Sahara who are studying in Tunisia. They are often confronted with racism. There are also questions about life and the future.
Many people have slipped into poverty. If they demonstrate, the police crack down. What can the Methodist Church do in this situation? Bishop Américo Jara Reyes talks about the causes of poverty, swallowed anger and a church that looks and acts.
Bożena Daszuta, a member of the church council in Poland, was a guest at the Connexio Mission Talk on January 20. She talked about summer camps, the invitation from the Polish president and the growing fear of war. And she thinks: The church needs to become more authentic.
Mission Talk brings people together - online. In conversation this time: Bishop Américo Jara Reyes from Argentina
At the end of November 2025, the ninth «Youth Gala» took place in Cluj-Napoca (Romania). This event honored projects carried out by and with young people. The «More than Boxing» program was awarded first place by the juries in two categories. What may come as a surprise is that this program is not backed by a sports club, but rather is a touching form of «church for others.».
The list of global crises is long—food crises, climate crises, war, military conflicts, and a crisis of confidence in liberal democratic countries are clouding the prospects for a better future. People in the Global South, who are struggling with numerous crises, are particularly affected. How are they faring, and what glimmers of hope are visible on the horizon?
The first round of the presidential election will take place in Chile on Sunday. This is likely to lead to a decision on the direction the country will take. Felipe Rojas Cortés from the Methodist Church in Chile reports on the mood and background, the feared consequences for migrants, and a dilemma facing the church. He also draws parallels with Europe.
On September 6, a group of hikers set off from Bargen and arrived safely at the Munot after around 10 hours. Markus Da Rugna reports on this special tour through the canton of Schaffhausen.
