Jim Winkler
Bishop Vashti McKenzie to lead National Council of Churches for next two years
By Adelle M. Banks — May 10, 2022
(RNS) — McKenzie succeeds Jim Winkler, who left the ecumenical organization on Jan. 31.
Jim Winkler departs National Council of Churches after two terms as chief
By Adelle M. Banks — January 26, 2022
(RNS) — Winkler, who had served as NCC’s general secretary and president since 2013, gave no reason for his departure.
New Revised Standard Version Bible updated with consideration for ‘modern sensibilities’
By Adelle M. Banks — November 17, 2021
(RNS) — More than 20,000 revisions were made for the new edition, which scholars made clear was not a new translation.
National Council of Churches elects all-female officers, approves NRSV update
By Adelle M. Banks — October 14, 2021
(RNS) — ‘At this pivotal time in the life of the church in the United States, it is noteworthy that the NCC is modeling inclusiveness in selecting its leaders,’ said its new chair.
Maryland Episcopal diocese reparations fund gains $100,000 in community donations
By Adelle M. Banks — October 14, 2020
(RNS) — Maryland Bishop Eugene Taylor Sutton noted the development during a panel discussion on reparations at a National Council of Churches virtual meeting.
The rise and fall and rise of the National Council of Churches (COMMENTARY)
By Jacob Lupfer — September 26, 2014
WASHINGTON (RNS) Perhaps the influence of the National Council of Churches was overinflated during its heyday a half-century ago, but it is a mistake to ignore the people behind the NCC.
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