[By Lloyd Ashton for Anglicantaonga] There’s an almost irresistible momentum towards blessings for same-sex couples in church, and for the ordination of folk in those relationships.
The Bishop of Wakefield, the Rt Rev Stephen Platten, has called on people to pray for the whole food production chain from struggling farmers, in the UK and elsewhere, to those that do not have enough to eat.
A new book by the Archbishop, 'Faith Stories', will be published on 20 February 2013. The book is about 20 people telling true stories of how their faith has helped transform lives where they live.
The essential digital accompaniment to the Church of England’s Lectionary of daily readings and services is now available as an app for iPad.
The Cathedral Church of St Nicholas in Newcastle launched the next stage in its ambitious £2.1m refurbishment programme with a service on the evening of Saturday February 2.
By ACNS staff and Nina Boe, IEAB
The Bishop of South-Western Brazil has thanked the Anglican Communion for its messages of support after a nightclub fire killed more than 200 people.
From the Diocese of Jerusalem
During the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (January 19 – 27th) ecumenical celebrations are held throughout the Christian Churches in Jerusalem. On Sunday January 20, a 5pm Evening Service was held at the Anglican Cathedral of St. George the Martyr.
The Anglican Alliance has kept you informed about the situation in the Eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo thanks to the constant communication with Bishop Bahati Bali-Busane Sylvestre from the Diocese of Bukabu.
From the Most Revd Dr Richard Clarke, Archbishop of Armagh:
‘In the aftermath of the brutal murder of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe last night in Bellurgan our first thoughts must be with his wife Caroline and his family. Those of us of religious faith will hold them in our prayers.
It was announced today that the Episcopal Electoral College for Meath and Kildare, meeting in Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin has elected The Venerable Leslie Stevenson, Archdeacon of Meath and Kildare, as the new Bishop of Meath and Kildare. Archdeacon Stevenson succeeds the Most Revd Dr Richard Clarke, who was translated to Armagh as Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland in December past.
A minister from the United States will help train clergy in Wales following a senior appointment at a theological college.
Two new monthly publications, specifically designed for Church of England parishes, have been posted online on the Church’s website.
The Bishop of Carlisle today urged Christians to consider giving more than money in a new campaign launched jointly with the NHS and Churches.
[St. George's Episcopal Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia] “..Give a man a fish and he’ll eat for a day but teach a man to fish and he’ll eat for years. Give a boy/man the right tools and there is no stopping him!”
Children with autism welcomed the Archbishop of Wales to their new state-of-the-art school centre on Monday 20th Feb.
Elizabeth Henry has joined Mission and Public Affairs (MPA) as National Adviser for the Committee for Minority Ethnic Anglican Concerns (CMEAC) with a vision to engage with race awareness issues in society at large.
[Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem] During the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (Jan. 19-27) ecumenical celebrations are being held throughout the Christian churches in Jerusalem. The Theme for the week is “What Does the Lord Require of Us?”
National Cathedral gathering closes 57th inauguration
[Episcopal News Service By Mary Frances Schjonberg] As is traditional for such events, the inauguration of President Barack Obama was surrounded by prayer, and Episcopal churches and Episcopalians played large roles in spiritually supporting the beginning of the president’s second term.
From the Diocese of Durham
Parishioners and dignitaries at a Wearside church today (Jan 22) gathered to celebrate the award of an accolade from Visit England.
WCC general secretary Olav Fykse Tveit speaking at the Vatican’s inter-religious service in the Ecumenical Centre, Geneva.
