Anglican Communion News Service

Faced with fracking? Anglican network offers advice

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:06:00 GMT

Anglicans and Episcopalians are being encouraged to inform themselves and join in the debate about the controversial and growing practice of drilling for natural gas known as hydraulic fracturing, or fracking.

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Global survey aims to equip Anglicans to engage in Truth and Reconciliation Commissions

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:21:00 GMT

The Anglican Communion’s Anglican Peace and Justice Network (APJN) has launched a worldwide survey to gather the experience of Anglicans and Episcopalians who have taken part in national or local truth and reconciliation commissions. ... [More]

NZ archbishop's new life in Rome

Thu, 09 May 2013 00:01:00 GMT

Former Archbishop of the New Zealand Dioceses, the Most Revd David Moxon, has become the new Director of the Anglican Centre in Rome and the Representative of the Archbishop of Canterbury to the Holy See

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Communique from the Anglican-Roman Catholic International Commission

Wed, 08 May 2013 10:14:00 GMT

The Anglican-Roman Catholic International Commission, the official body appointed by the two Communions to engage in theological dialogue, has held the third meeting of its new phase (ARCIC III), at the Mosteiro de Sao Bento, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil... [More]

Joint statement from The Archbishops of Canterbury and Westminster, Justin Welby and Vincent Nichols, concerning the ongoing violence in Syria

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:14:00 GMT

Since the very first days of the Syrian conflict in March 2011, we have prayed as we watched in horror and sorrow the escalating violence that has rent this country apart. We have grieved with all Syrians - with the families of each and every human... [More]

Christians and churches urged to pray for the media

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:34:00 GMT

Churches and Christians are being urged to mark Sunday 12th May 2013 as a special day of prayer for the media – and to contact their local newspaper, radio and TV station to find out what they would like prayer for.

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Malawi Anglicans: "Politicians' turncoat habit impedes nation building"

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:09:00 GMT

After its diocesan synod, Malawi Church warns its political leaders: "Being a politician is a calling from God"

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Prayer urged after Syria massacre and kidnapping

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:53:00 GMT

Members of the Anglican Communion are being asked urgently to pray for an end to the violence in Syria.

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Anglicans gather to plan new partnerships with health services

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:48:00 GMT

Nearly 200 church leaders and medics will gather in Birmingham, England, this week to plan new initiatives in health care. Against the backdrop of rising chronic illness in the UK, churches and Christian general medical practitioners (GPs) will out... [More]

Young Anglicans make urgent call for training

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:27:00 GMT

Young Anglicans from the Church of the Province of Central Africa (CPCA) have called for urgent training of Sunday School and youth leaders to enhance leadership skills among youths in the Province.

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SA Primate congratulates Desmond Tutu on Templeton prize

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:24:00 GMT

The Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa has congratulated Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu on winning the Templeton Prize.

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Desmond Tutu wins Templeton prize for advancing 'spiritual progress'

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:11:00 GMT

Desmond Tutu, a clarion voice from the pulpit during South Africans' struggle against racial apartheid, has won the £1.1m Templeton prize for advancing the "spiritual liberation" of people around the world.

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Jesus is 'always making us new': Archbishop Justin's Easter sermon

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 21:49:00 GMT

Archbishop Justin has said in his Easter sermon that pinning hopes on individuals in politics and public life is "always a mistake". But he said Holy Week and Easter remind us of the power of God and the fallibility of human beings - less... [More]

Tanzania's General Secretary clarifies Archbishop election

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 21:10:00 GMT

The General Secretary of the Anglican Church of Tanzania has published a full account of the recent election of the Archbishop-elect.

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2013 Standing Committee Bulletin - Day 3

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:06:00 GMT

The final day of the Standing Committee began with a presentation on the Anglican Alliance – Development, Relief and Advocacy’s new status as a charitable company. The committee was told that primate of the Church of the Province of Cen... [More]