http://www.aco.org/acns/index.cfm ACNS News Digest en-us Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:42:37 -0100 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:13:00 -0100 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss acns@anglicancommunion.org acns@anglicancommunion.org http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/7/1/ACNS4638 The Archbishop of Canterbury and the Secretary General of the Anglican Communion have announced the membership of an important new commission, following extensive consultation with the Provinces of the Communion around the world. The Chair is the Most Revd Bernard Ntahoturi, Primate of the Anglican Church of Burundi.   ACO Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:13:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/7/1/ACNS4638 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/6/22/The-Diocese-of-Peshawar-establishes-a-Relief-Camp-for-Internally-Displaced-Christian-Families For Internally Displaced Christian Families - Vocational Training Centre (CVTC), Mardan. The number of IDPs at the Camp is gradually increasing, but by the Grace of God, Peshawar Diocese is managing to take good care of these unfortunate families. Initially, there were 46 families at the Camp; now 20 more Christian families have arrived. The IDPs are providing shelter, food, clothes, medical aid and other necessity for daily life. Sports and leisure facilities have also been provided by the Diocesan Development and Relief Staff. A medical team from Mission Hospital Peshawar is looking after their health needs. Two serious patients suffering from paralysis have been brought to the Mission Hospital, Peshawar for proper treatment. Pakistan Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:42:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/6/22/The-Diocese-of-Peshawar-establishes-a-Relief-Camp-for-Internally-Displaced-Christian-Families http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/6/19/The-Archbishop-of-Armagh-Welcomes-Act-of-Loyalist-Decommissioning From the Most Revd Alan Harper, OBE, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland: I very much look forward to full confirmation of the complete decommissioning of all armaments held by loyalist paramilitaries. It will represent a further and extremely welcome step towards confidence building and the normalisation of society in Northern Ireland. I recognise that on the part of the leadership of the paramilitary groups full decommissioning has been a challenging outcome to deliver; therefore, I commend those within loyalism who have argued consistently for decommissioning over a considerable period. Now full energy and commitment can be devoted to community development and the enhancement of the lives of people in loyalist areas free from the dark shadow of the gun. Ireland Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:40:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/6/19/The-Archbishop-of-Armagh-Welcomes-Act-of-Loyalist-Decommissioning http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/6/18/ACNS4637 The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has issued a statement in support of today’s ‘Sudan Day of Action’ which calls for a renewed commitment to sustainable peace in Sudan. The Sudan Day of Action, organised by Baroness Cox and the Sudan Action Group, aims to raise awareness for the desperate plight of the people of Sudan.  Lambeth Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:43:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/6/18/ACNS4637 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/6/15/ACNS4636 The Rt Rev David Chillingworth was elected Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church at an Episcopal Synod held during the annual meeting of the General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church. Bishop David was the single nomination and his election was supported by all other six bishops. Bishop David has been Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane since 2005 and succeeds the Most Rev Dr Idris Jones, Bishop of Glasgow & Galloway who stepped down as Primus. Scotland Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:23:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/6/15/ACNS4636 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/6/12/The-Anxieties-of-the-People-of-Jaffna A statement by the Rt Revd Duleep de Chickera, Bishop of Colombo An opportunity for national growth and harmony I recently returned from one of my regular pastoral visits to our congregations (churches) and schools in Jaffna. Such visits are always educative and humbling. What was immediately noticeable was the preoccupation with routine in the lives of the people; simply because there seems to be little else to look forward to. Ceylon Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:35:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/6/12/The-Anxieties-of-the-People-of-Jaffna http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/6/5/ACNS4635 Received via email from the Bishop of Kurungala…I have just returned to the island after the 14th Meeting of the Anglican Consultative Council in Kingston. Jamaica. I have had to return to a very disturbing situation, which we will try to explain below. I am sure that you have already heard about the worsening situation of the innocent casualties of the civilian population, due to the conflict in the North East of the Country. Sri Lanka Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:40:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/6/5/ACNS4635 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/6/5/ACNS4634 The Vision Before Us, subtitled ‘The Kyoto Report of the Inter-Anglican Standing Commission on Ecumenical Relations 2000-2008’, records the Commission’s work of maintaining an overview of the Anglican Communion’s engagement with Christians of other traditions, and of giving encouragement and advice to the ecumenical activities of the Communion and the Provinces. ACO - Ecumenical Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:30:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/6/5/ACNS4634 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/28/ACNS4633 The text of the Ridley Cambridge Draft of the Covenant received strong support at the recent ACC meeting in Jamaica. However concern was expressed that Section 4 had not received the same degree of Provincial consideration that Sections 1-3 had. ACC-14 proposed that Provinces be given time to consider Section 4, that a small Working Group be set up to consider adjustment to Section 4... ACO Thu, 28 May 2009 16:01:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/28/ACNS4633 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/27/ACNS4632 The third Anglican – Lutheran International Commission (ALIC) held its fourth meeting in Lilleskog, Sweden, between 20 and 27 May 2009, under the leadership of the Most Revd Fred Hiltz, Primate of Canada, and of Reverend Dr. Cameron Harder, Lutheran Theological Seminary, Saskatoon, Canada, acting as Lutheran co-chair in the absence of Bishop Dr. Thomas Nyiwé, Cameroon, who was unable to attend. ACO - Ecumenical Wed, 27 May 2009 11:17:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/27/ACNS4632 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/5/26/News-from-the-Diocese-of-Durgapur A cyclone named "Aila" hit west Bengal, flooding villages and forcing people to leave their homes. It was about 131 Km (80 Miles) south of Sagar Island, the world biggest riverine delta and has now hit Kolkata, Burdwan and Midnapore District. Situation is grave and countless people have lost their lives. North India Tue, 26 May 2009 15:39:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/5/26/News-from-the-Diocese-of-Durgapur http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/5/21/Archbishop-Thabo-Makgoba-Receives-US-Honorary-Degree ‘This is for all South Africans who were denied access to education’ The Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town yesterday said that the honorary degree he has been awarded by an American seminary ‘is for all South Africans who were denied access to education’. South Africa Thu, 21 May 2009 13:29:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/5/21/Archbishop-Thabo-Makgoba-Receives-US-Honorary-Degree http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/5/21/Archbishop-of-Canterbury-welcomes-new-Archbishop-of-Westminster The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has today given a greeting to Archbishop Vincent Nichols at his Installation Mass as the new Archbishop of Westminster. Lambeth Palace Thu, 21 May 2009 13:28:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/5/21/Archbishop-of-Canterbury-welcomes-new-Archbishop-of-Westminster http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/12/ACNS4631 The Archbishop of Canterbury was the celebrant at a closing Eucharist for the Anglican Consultative Meeting (ACC-14) in Kingston Jamaica. The Eucharist was held at The Cathedral of St. James in Spanish Town- the oldest Cathedral in the British Caribbean. ACC Tue, 12 May 2009 21:03:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/12/ACNS4631 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/12/ACNS4630 Final Resolutions of ACC-14 ACC Tue, 12 May 2009 20:46:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/12/ACNS4630 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/12/ACNS4629 On this last day of the Anglican Consultative Meeting (ACC-14) the delegates focused on final resolutions and the messages they will take back to their provinces. After a discussion in their discernment groups a closing plenary session was held with the members presenting positive and challenging insights from the meetings. ACC Tue, 12 May 2009 20:13:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/12/ACNS4629 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/12/ACNS4628 During the meeting of ACC 14 in Kingston, Jamaica a new Vice Chair and four new members for the Joint Standing Committee were elected. They will join new Chair Bishop James Tengatenga (Central Africa), Mrs Philippa Amable (West Africa), Bishop Kumara Illangasinghe (Ceylon) and Ms Nomfundo Walaza (South Africa). ACC Tue, 12 May 2009 12:10:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/12/ACNS4628 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/12/ACNS4627 If you look on the Anglican Communion Office staff list you will see the name The Revd Terrie Robinson not once, not twice but three times. She is the women’s desk officer, the translation co-ordinator and the Anglican Communion Networks Co-ordinator. ACC Tue, 12 May 2009 11:43:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/12/ACNS4627 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/12/ACNS4626 Sometimes concerns arise in the life of the Church and we tend to think that it is a brand new issue for the Anglican Communion. Questions around the integrity of the environment may feel relatively new but in fact it was the sixth meeting of the Anglican Consultative Council meeting twenty – five years ago in Badagry Nigeria (1984) Anglican concern led to the formation of The Anglican Communion Environmental Network. ACC Tue, 12 May 2009 11:10:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/12/ACNS4626 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/11/ACNS4625 On the eve of the closing of the Anglican Consultative Council 14 meeting in Kingston, Jamaica the Archbishop Of Canterbury delivered his presidential address. The Council has a chair and the Archbishop functions as the president. The address came after the evening worship and was followed by an opportunity to express thanks to Bishop John Paterson who retires as the chair at the end of this meeting, ACC Mon, 11 May 2009 22:48:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/11/ACNS4625 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/11/ACNS4624 The Anglican Consultative Council is moving into its last few days of meetings. On Sunday all of the delegates were sent in teams of three or four to every parish on the island of Jamaica- in some cases to celebrate and preach and in all cases to engage in conversations about mission and the opportunities to share the gospel. ACC Mon, 11 May 2009 17:28:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/11/ACNS4624 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/11/ACNS4623 The word family evokes a wide range of emotions. For some it is a very loving and supportive word that is the centre of their being. For others it is a place of distance anxiety and frustration with people who are closely related failing to talk or listen to one another. We use the term in many ways, thinking of the Church as a family and even the Anglican Communion as one family under our Lord and Saviour.   ACC Mon, 11 May 2009 17:18:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/11/ACNS4623 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/11/ACNS4622 If you type the letters CUAC into a computer search engine you will discover that it can mean Credit Union Acceptance Corporation or the Cambridge Union Athletic Club. As important as those fine organizations might be for Anglican CUAC has a very special meaning- it is the Colleges and Universities of the Anglican Communion.   ACC Mon, 11 May 2009 16:48:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/11/ACNS4622 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/9/ACNS4621 An important part of the Anglican Consultative meetings being held in Kingston Jamaica is the opportunity for Ecumenical conversations. In times past our ecumenical partners came as guests and often kept silent during the meetings and offered a reflection at the end. At the Lambeth Conference 2008 Archbishop Williams invited our ecumenical partners not as guest but as members. That same invitation has been extended here ACC Sat, 09 May 2009 19:30:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/9/ACNS4621 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/9/ACNS4620 “We fear most what we do not know”. That statement appears on the website of NIFCON, The Network for Inter Faith Concerns of the Anglican Communion. Interfaith issues first appeared in a limited way at the 1988 Lambeth Conference. Five years later NIFCON was founded. ACC Sat, 09 May 2009 19:25:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/9/ACNS4620 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/9/ACNS4619 Resolutions were passed on ‘The Bible in the Life of the Church’, Network on Inter-Faith Concerns and from the APJN (Anglican Peace and Justice Network on the Middle East. ACC Sat, 09 May 2009 16:20:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/9/ACNS4619 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/8/ACNS4618 At the ACC-14 meeting in Kingston Jamaica the concept of An Anglican Covenant was a central theme on this, the 6th day of the meetings. Over the past few days the delegates had a number of sessions in Discernment Groups discussing the Covenant and the resolution that would be presented. ACC Fri, 08 May 2009 20:07:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/8/ACNS4618 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/8/ACNS4617 On Friday May 8, 2009 the Anglican Consultative Council meeting in Kingston, Jamaica moved into a decision-making plenary session on the Windsor Continuation Group Report. Earlier in the meeting the Archbishop of Canterbury had made a presentation on this final report ... ACC Fri, 08 May 2009 20:06:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/8/ACNS4617 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/8/ACNS4616 Resolutions were passed on the Windsor Continuation Group, The Anglican Communion Covenant and the Anglican Episcopal Church of Brazil (from APJN). ACC Fri, 08 May 2009 20:05:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/8/ACNS4616 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/8/ACNS4615 On Friday May 8, 2009 the Anglican Consultative Council broke into enthusiastic applause with the announcement that the Rt Revd James Tengatenga was elected as the new chair of the Anglican Consultative Council. Four candidates had been nominated with Mrs Elizabeth Paver of the Church of England placing second. ACC Fri, 08 May 2009 20:00:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/8/ACNS4615 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/8/ACNS4614 The subject of gender equality is one that has always faced the church. The question is, “what do we do about it?” One group that answers that question is IAWN-The International Anglican Women's Network. This group, which is a resource to the Anglican Consultative Council links Anglican women worldwide through communication and prayer. ACC Fri, 08 May 2009 16:17:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/8/ACNS4614 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/7/ACNS4613 The Revd Canon Philip Groves talks about the challenges and opportunities of the listening process and the role the new project will play in assisting people to hear and listen to God and to one another on the subject of human sexuality. ACC Thu, 07 May 2009 16:57:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/7/ACNS4613 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/7/ACNS4612 At Church gatherings such as ACC-14 the delegates experience different styles of worship, theology and conversations that fosters growth and development in each person. There are also moments when decisions need to be made-the election of a new chairperson, resolutions on very important matters and constitutional questions to name a few. ACC Thu, 07 May 2009 16:53:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/7/ACNS4612 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/7/ACNS4611 Our Anglican Communion uses a variety of resources to enable us to fulfil the great commission of Christ, “to go and make disciples of all nations”. Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit the Bible is our primary resource while our prayer and worship books assist us in this task. ACC Thu, 07 May 2009 16:50:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/7/ACNS4611 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/6/ACNS4610 During the past few years the Anglican Communion has been developing a ‘Listening Process’. The root of the process was in response to the request of the bishops attending the Lambeth Conference in 1998 in Resolution 1.10 to establish "a means of monitoring the work done on the subject of human sexuality in the Communion" and to honour the process of mutual listening... ACC Wed, 06 May 2009 22:20:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/6/ACNS4610 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/6/ACNS4609 There doesn’t seem to be a Church in Christendom that doesn’t utter the cry, “we need more youth” The International Anglican Youth Network (IYAN) is doing something about that. IAYN is a network of persons of the Anglican Communion that are involved in ministry among young people at the provincial level. ACC Wed, 06 May 2009 22:00:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/6/ACNS4609 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/6/ACNS4608 A press briefing was held on Wednesday May 6 where Bishop Gregory Cameron spoke of the background and importance of the Windsor Continuation Report and answered questions. ACC Wed, 06 May 2009 16:01:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/6/ACNS4608 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/6/ACNS4607 Resolutions were passed  on the International Anglican Family Network, Francophone Network, Anglican Health Network, Anglican Indigenous Network, Anglican Communion Legal Advisers' Network,  Anglican Refugee and Migrant Network, The International Anglican Women's Network, International Anglican Youth Network and from the Anglican Peace and Justice Network resolutions on Post-Conflict Resolution, Sudan and Peace-making Dialogues. ACC Wed, 06 May 2009 13:01:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/6/ACNS4607 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/5/ACNS4606 On Tuesday May 5 Archbishop Gomez and Bishop Gregory Cameron held a press briefing reviewing the Ridley Cambridge draft of the Anglican Covenant. Bishop Gregory explained the process that the ACC will follow in considering the text and discussed the kind of resolution that would be needed to forward the Covenant to the provinces for their consideration.   ACC Tue, 05 May 2009 21:20:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/5/ACNS4606 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/5/ACNS4605 Few of us have not faced the difficulty of coping with health issues either for our loved ones or ourselves. Our gospels are filled with stories of Jesus praying touching and healing those who were in need, both physically and spiritual. The connections between faith and healing have created a widespread interest in holistic approaches in medicine and an increased interest in the contributions of faith based medical services. ACC Tue, 05 May 2009 21:10:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/5/ACNS4605 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/5/5/New-Bishop-elected-for-the-Diocese-of-Harare The Church of the Province of Central Africa (the Anglican Church in Botswana, Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe) announces that the Elective Assembly, composed of six clergy and six lay persons from the vacant diocese chosen at their last synod, three clergy and three lay persons from the Province and three bishops in addition to the Dean of the Province: twenty-two (22) persons in all, elected the Reverend Canon Dr Chad Nicholas Gandiya as the new bishop for the Diocese of Harare on Saturday 2nd May, 2009 at the Arundel School Chapel, Harare, Zimbabwe. Central Africa Tue, 05 May 2009 00:53:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/5/5/New-Bishop-elected-for-the-Diocese-of-Harare http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/4/ACNS4603 The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion Canon Kenneth Kearon has issued the following statement on behalf of the Joint Standing Committee concerning the clergy representative to the Anglican Consultative Council from the Province of Uganda. ACC Mon, 04 May 2009 23:45:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/4/ACNS4603 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/4/ACNS4604 On Sunday May 3rd, the second day of the Anglican Consultative Council the laity clergy and Bishops had an opportunity to see the “big picture” of the work of the Anglican Communion. The representatives of the Anglican Communion Networks shared something of their goals, activities and plans for the future. ACC Mon, 04 May 2009 23:01:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/4/ACNS4604 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/4/ACNS4602 Few of the close to 8000 people who attended the opening Eucharist of the Anglican Consultative Council will soon forget the incredible mixture of colour flowers music and energy that was incorporated into the Communion service. ACC Mon, 04 May 2009 22:51:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/4/ACNS4602 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/3/ACNS4601 The Anglican Consultative Council (ACC-14) began on May 2,2009 in Kingston Jamaica. A quiet morning session was led by the Archbishop of Canterbury, which concluded with a noonday Eucharist. The delegates next met in discernment groups to begin their discussions about the issues before the council. In the opening plenary session three bishops- the Dean of the Province Bishop Errol Brookes, the Diocesan Bishop Alfred Reid and Bishop of the host city Robert Thompson extended a warm welcome to the delegates. ACC Sun, 03 May 2009 14:47:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/3/ACNS4601 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/3/ACNS4600 Today’s podcast the first from the Anglican Consultative Council meeting in Kingston, Jamaica featured Canon Kenneth Kearon, the Secretary General of The Anglican Communion and Bishop John Paterson of Auckland, New Zealand the chair of ACC-14. ACC Sun, 03 May 2009 01:48:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/3/ACNS4600 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/2/ACNS4599 Canon Kenneth Kearon, Secretary General of the Anglican Communion has announced that the ACO is seeking to appoint a Director for Unity Faith and Order. The Inter Anglican Standing Commission for Unity, Faith and Order (IASCUFO) was mandated by the Joint Standing Committee last November and will absorb the work undertaken by the previous Theological and Doctrinal Commission and The Inter Anglican Standing Commission on Ecumenical Relations. ACO Sat, 02 May 2009 21:23:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/5/2/ACNS4599 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/4/28/ACNS4598 The Rt Revd Dr. Eliud W. Wabukala was elected the 5th Primate and Archbishop of Kenya in a very peaceful, joyous and orderly election process by a 158 member Electoral College of the Anglican Church of Kenya that was gathered at the All Saints Cathedral on 24th April, 2009. Among him were other three contesting bishops namely: The Rt Revd Stephen Kewasis, The Rt Revd Dr. Samson Mwaluda, The Rt Revd Joseph Wasonga. Kenya Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:17:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/4/28/ACNS4598 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/4/24/Archbishop-Thabo-Makgoba--World-Malaria-Day-Statement ‘The cost of preventing and treating malaria is only a fraction of what the disease costs us in terms of lost lives, lost income, lost productivity, lost learning’ Archbishop Thabo Makgoba has said. ‘The world must get its priorities right in tackling this preventable and curable disease, which claims a million lives a year, and causes the death of a sub-Saharan African child ever 30 seconds.’ South Africa Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:26:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/4/24/Archbishop-Thabo-Makgoba--World-Malaria-Day-Statement http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/4/24/Archbishop-of-Canterbury-Sermon-celebrating-Saint-Anselm-of-Canterbury A sermon by the Archbishop of Canterbury at a Eucharist held at Canterbury Cathedral, on Thursday 23rd April,  attended by the Abbot and Mother Prioress of the Abbey of Notre Dame du Bec, to celebrate the 900th anniversary of the death of Saint Anselm of Canterbury, 1109—2009. Lambeth Palace Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:36:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/4/24/Archbishop-of-Canterbury-Sermon-celebrating-Saint-Anselm-of-Canterbury http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/4/24/Online-Bible-verses-give-hope-to-hopeless-in-current-financial-situation Words of hope and specially selected Bible verses have been added to the Church of England’s Matter of Life and Debt online initiative to help those suffering from the agony of hopelessness in the current financial situation. England Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:32:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/4/24/Online-Bible-verses-give-hope-to-hopeless-in-current-financial-situation http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/4/24/Press-Release-from-the-Church-of-the-Province-of-Central-Africa The Church of the Province of Central Africa (which is the Anglican Church in Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana) announces that the Court of Confirmation of the new bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Upper Shire met on 16th April, 2009 at Chilema Conference Centre Chapel at Malosa. Central Africa Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:30:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/4/24/Press-Release-from-the-Church-of-the-Province-of-Central-Africa http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/4/12/ACNS4597 The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams reminds Christians that belief in God is about living in the reality of faith and the unselfish life, and not about opinions or philosophical proofs. In his Easter sermon delivered at Canterbury Cathedral, Dr Williams identifies St Paul as an early example of someone living the brave reality of faith, putting his life at risk for the sake of his belief and witness to the resurrection: Lambeth Sun, 12 Apr 2009 10:31:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/4/12/ACNS4597 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/4/8/Easter-Messages-from-around-the-Communion Easter Messages from: Dr Phillip Aspinall – Anglican Church of Australia, Archbishop of Brisbane Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori -The Episcopal Church The Episcopal Anglican Church of Brazil (IEAB) The Most Revd Alan Harper, OBE, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland The Anglican Church of Canada ACO Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:26:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/4/8/Easter-Messages-from-around-the-Communion http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/4/8/ACNS4596 The Covenant Design Group (CDG) met under the chairmanship of the Most Revd Drexel Gomez, former Primate of the Church in the Province of the West Indies, between 29th March and 2nd April, 2009, in Ridley Hall, Cambridge, at the invitation of the Principal, the Revd Canon Andrew Norman, former Representative of the Archbishop of Canterbury to the Covenant Design Group. We are grateful for the warm welcome received. ACO Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:24:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/4/8/ACNS4596 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/4/7/ACNS4595 More than 30 bishops from around the Anglican Communion joined the Archbishop of Wales and the Archbishop of Canterbury to consecrate two new Welsh bishops at Llandaff Cathedral on Saturday afternoon (April 4). Gregory Cameron, 49, was consecrated 76th Bishop of St Asaph. Wales Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:20:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/4/7/ACNS4595 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/4/7/ACNS4594 The third meeting of the Anglican Jewish Commission of the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Chief Rabbinate of Israel took place at the offices of the Chief Rabbinate of Israel on 24th and 25th March 2009/ 28th and 29th Adar 5769. ACO - NIFCON Tue, 07 Apr 2009 12:29:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/4/7/ACNS4594 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/4/3/ACNS4593 The Anglican Consultative Council, made up of lay people, clergy and bishops from the 38 Anglican Provinces of the Communion, meets in Kingston Jamaica May 1 - 13, to consider among other things, mission in the 21st century, the future structure of the worldwide Church, and theological education. ACC Fri, 03 Apr 2009 15:14:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/4/3/ACNS4593 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/3/27/ACNS4592 As religious leaders, we are extremely concerned about the deteriorating plight of the civilians who are still trapped in the Vanni. Endless debates about the actual numbers trapped or who is primarily to be blamed for their plight are not the most urgent needs at this stage. The immediate and absolutely urgent need is to recognize that this is a very critical humanitarian crisis faced by fellow Sri Lankans Sri Lanka Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:08:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/3/27/ACNS4592 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/3/27/Archbishop-of-York-warns-of-Moral-Economic-and-Humanitarian-Imperative For G20 Funding on Conflict Prevention Dr. John Sentamu, the Archbishop of York, has today called upon the leaders of the G20 to invest more in conflict prevention. Delivering his key note address in Westminster at the launch of the Parliamentarians Network for Conflict Prevention and Human Security, Dr. Sentamu reflected on his recent experience visiting refugee camps in Kenya after last year’s civil unrest and spoke of the urgent need for both conflict prevention and human security: England Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:04:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/3/27/Archbishop-of-York-warns-of-Moral-Economic-and-Humanitarian-Imperative http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/3/27/ACNS4591 Clergy from the Church of England are being invited to provide respite for Sri Lankan priests in the war-torn country. CoE clergy will be asked to take over from Sri Lankan clergy in safe regions, so that those clergy can provide respite for their countrymen in conflict zones.   England Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:04:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/3/27/ACNS4591 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/3/27/Archbishop-Thabo-Makgoba-speaks-on-flooding-in-Namibia-and-Angola In advance of the London G20 Summit 'Continuing exaggerated weather patterns across Southern Africa are a further illustration of the urgent need to tackle global warming' Archbishop Thabo Makgoba said on Tuesday, calling for swift and decisive global action on climate change.    Speaking in the week before the G20 summit, the Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town said 'We have had enough of talking. The international community cannot continue to prevaricate while countries like ours are increasingly suffering inestimable human cost, in deaths, displacement, and the destruction of livelihoods. Northern Namibia is experiencing the worst flooding in decades, as is Southern Angola. This year has already seen serious storms, flooding and loss of life in Gauteng and Kwa-Zulu Natal in South Africa, as well as in Mozambique, where we are told we should expect further flooding, while other parts of the country suffer extensive drought.' South Africa Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:03:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/3/27/Archbishop-Thabo-Makgoba-speaks-on-flooding-in-Namibia-and-Angola http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/3/27/Bishop-Suheil-Dawani--Gaza-visit On Tuesday, March 10, Bishop Suheil Dawani, Anglican Bishop in Jerusalem, was granted permission to go into Gaza to make a pastoral visit to our diocesan hospital, Ahli Arab Hospital. Bishop Suheil was accompanied by Greek Catholic Archbishop Elias Chacour and Lutheran Bishop Munib Younan. Driving in Bishop Dawani’s car, the three Church leaders made their way through the badly damaged area of northern Gaza to the hospital, which has served over 400 casualties during the recent crisis. There are approximately 3,500 Christians living in Gaza. During his visit, the Bishop said the ‘’Christian presence must be empowered and must remain in the Holy Land.’’ He encouraged Gazan Christians to “look forward and build up what has been destroyed, to keep faith and hope in the future, and carry on living in hope of a more normal situation despite all the hardships they have been facing.”’ Middle East Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:02:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/3/27/Bishop-Suheil-Dawani--Gaza-visit http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/3/27/Archbishop-of-Canterbury--Environment-is-an-issue-of-justice The Archbishop of Canterbury will today use his Ebor Lecture in York Minster to spell out why respect for the environment is not an optional extra, particularly for Christians. Getting our relationship with the rest of the created order into proper perspective is both a responsibility and a necessity. Failure could have disastrous consequences especially for some of the poorest and most vulnerable. “There is no way of manipulating our environment that is without cost or consequence … we are inextricably bound up with the destiny of our world.” Lambeth Palace Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:00:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/3/27/Archbishop-of-Canterbury--Environment-is-an-issue-of-justice http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/3/19/Celebration-of-womens-day Empowering women to combat human trafficking: meeting challenges and creating change “I walked out of G.B Road with my own feet and from the world of darkness into a world of light and freedom…”, said Pooja, a survivor of trafficking, the heinest crime against women, as the Council for the World Mission joined hands with Church of North India to celebrate womanhood and salute the survivors of human trafficking and violence against women on the International Women’s Day in a grand manner on 8th March, 2009 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. Pooja was joined by several other survivors, who are now human rights activists, in sharing their positive stories on the fight against human trafficking. North India Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:21:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/3/19/Celebration-of-womens-day http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/3/17/Raising-Anglican-voices--UN-delegation-shares-womens-stories The voices of Anglican women and their stories echoed through the just-concluded 53rd annual meeting of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. “Everybody knows that Anglican women are here," said Archdeacon Taimalelagi Fagamalama Tuatagaloa-Leota of Samoa during a March 12 gathering at the Episcopal Church Center in New York the day before the March 2-13 session ended. "Their voices have been heard." USA Tue, 17 Mar 2009 16:26:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/3/17/Raising-Anglican-voices--UN-delegation-shares-womens-stories http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/3/17/St-Patricks-Day-Statement-from-the-Bishop-of-Down--Dromore Prayer for Ireland: One Community into a Peaceful Future Every St Patrick's Day takes place in the context of a specific year with specific events in our minds. This year, we cannot but think of the recent murder of two soldiers and a member of the PSNI. Those murders are entirely opposed to the message and example of Patrick. Here was a man from Britain who gave his life to bless the people of Ireland, so that they might be freed from destructive ways of living, and brought into the glorious liberty of the Gospel of Christ. Ireland Tue, 17 Mar 2009 16:26:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/3/17/St-Patricks-Day-Statement-from-the-Bishop-of-Down--Dromore http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/3/17/Earth-Hour Archbishop Desmond Tutu has lent his voice to Earth Hour's global call for action on climate change. “Climate change is the greatest human induced crisis facing the world today. It is totally indiscriminate of race, culture and religion. It affects every human being on the planet,” said the Archbishop. With over 500 cities in 75 countries already signed up to take part in the lights out campaign, Earth Hour 2009 is anticipated to be one of the greatest social movements the world has ever witnessed. ACO Tue, 17 Mar 2009 16:26:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/3/17/Earth-Hour http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/3/17/ACNS4590 From the Most Revd Ian Ernest, Archbishop of the Province...In collaboration with the Malagasy Embassy, the Province will organize a vigil of prayer for Madagascar in the Diocese of Mauritius, on Tuesday 17th March from  7.30(local time). Many civilian organization, Church institutions and denominations have been invited to join us during this time of prayer and supplication. Indian Ocean Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:11:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/3/17/ACNS4590 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/3/16/ACNS4589 This year’s United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) was focused on the priority theme: the equal sharing of responsibilities between women and men, including caregiving in the context of HIV/AIDS.  ACO - UN Mon, 16 Mar 2009 10:30:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/3/16/ACNS4589 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/3/13/New-materials-on-the-ACO-website Booklet added to the Holy Land Section of the website and updates for the Anglican Cycle of Prayer. ACO Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:15:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/3/13/New-materials-on-the-ACO-website http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/3/10/Consultation-in-Sudan Consultation in Sudan explores engagement with Muslims, living together with respect and harmony The first workshop of the Episcopal Church of the Sudan’s (ECS) Commission for Inter faith and Ecumenical Relations was held in ECS Provincial Headquarters, Juba, during the period 23-27 February 2009. The workshop addressed one of ten strategic focus areas for ECS, entitled Ecumenism of Inter Faith Dialogue. Its stated goal is that Sudanese communities of different faiths understand, respect and live in harmony (co-existence) with each other. Its state objectives are twofold: To ensure active participation in all ecumenical for a and to promote Inter Faith dialogue. The workshop was organised by Rt Revd Andudu Adam Elnail (bishop of Kadugli, Sudan), chairperson of the Commission and by the Rt Revd Ezekiel Diing (assistant bishop of Bor), vice-chairperson. It was facilitated by the Revd Dr Johnson Mbillah, General Adviser to PROCMURA, and the Rt Revd Dr Michael Jackson (bishop of Clogher, Ireland), chairperson of NIFCON Management Group, Anglican Communion. Sudan Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:50:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/3/10/Consultation-in-Sudan http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/3/10/Statement-by-the-Archbishop-of-Armagh-on-the-Murder-of-a-Police-Officer-in-Craigavon From the Most Revd Alan Harper, OBE, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland: For a second time within a space of 48 hours death has been brought to our streets, grief visited upon families and colleagues, and injury done both to individual persons and to all the people of Ireland, north and south. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of the police officer who was plucked from our midst as he and his colleagues went about their legitimate duty serving and protecting the people of Craigavon. I ask that throughout the Church of Ireland next Sunday we remember those who have died and pray for the bereaved and injured. Ireland Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:57:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/3/10/Statement-by-the-Archbishop-of-Armagh-on-the-Murder-of-a-Police-Officer-in-Craigavon http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/3/9/ACNS4588 Statement by the Archbishop of Armagh. The lethal attack on Massereene Barracks leaving two people dead and four injured is deeply distressing and deplorable. I send my heartfelt sympathy to those who have been bereaved or injured.   Ireland Mon, 09 Mar 2009 10:30:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/3/9/ACNS4588 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/3/6/ACNS4587 The Anglican Church of Melanesia has a new Archbishop. He is the Rt Rev David Vunagi who is currently the Bishop of the Diocese of Temotu in Solomon Islands. Bishop Vunagi was elected  by the Provincial electoral board on the afternoon of March 4th at Tetete Ni Kolivuti; headquarters of the Sisters of the Church east of Honiara. Melanesia Fri, 06 Mar 2009 10:46:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/3/6/ACNS4587 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/3/6/ACNS4586 We the Bishops of the Province of Central Africa in holding and believing that all people are created equal in the image of God and that God wills his people to live their lives to its full potential abundantly, cautiously welcome the formation of the Government of National Unity in Zimbabwe. This development comes after a long period of political polarisation which created immense suffering of the people. Central Africa Fri, 06 Mar 2009 09:43:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/3/6/ACNS4586 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/3/5/Five-Talents-wins-City-of-London-Award Five Talents was awarded the Overall Winner at the City of London Sustainable City Awards at a ceremony in the Mansion House on 19th February 2009. Five Talents also won their category “Sustainable and Responsible Finance”. England Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:14:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/3/5/Five-Talents-wins-City-of-London-Award http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/3/5/ACNS4585 The Archbishop of the Episcopal Church of the Sudan, the Most Rev’d Dr. Daniel Deng Bul Yak, has this week sent a petition, on behalf of his Church, the Church of Uganda and the Anglican Church in north eastern DR Congo, to the Prime Minister Gordon Brown. Sudan Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:43:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/3/5/ACNS4585 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/3/3/ACNS4584 ‘It is an injustice to deprive women of the possibility of theological education.’ Meeting at the International Study Centre, Canterbury, England, 23 February – 2 March 2009, as a group of about 35 Anglican women theological educators, we received the challenge that our task was to help ‘change the world’. ACO - Theological Tue, 03 Mar 2009 16:15:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/3/3/ACNS4584 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/3/3/ACNS4583 On Friday 6 March over 3 million people worldwide will be praying and worshipping together during an annual day of prayer, using a service prepared by Christian Women in Papua New Guinea. Papua New Guinea is a land of many ethnic groups and over 800 distinct languages of which more than half are unrelated. As a result, there is great cultural diversity, yet the women of Papua New Guinea have emphasised the oneness there is in Christ. Papua New Guinea Tue, 03 Mar 2009 10:41:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/3/3/ACNS4583 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/3/2/ACNS4582 Following the Report of the Windsor Continuation Group to the Archbishop of Canterbury (which was published at the Primates Meeting in Alexandria, Egypt, in February 2009) the initial group of Pastoral Visitors called for by the Windsor Continuation Group in their Report and commended by the Primates Meeting in their Communiqué (para 15) met for a briefing session at Virginia Theological Seminary from 25-28 February. ACO Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:53:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/3/2/ACNS4582 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/3/2/ACNS4581 Happy are those who saw and were adorned with your love! For we also shall surely live. Ecclesiasticus 48:11 This reading at Evening Prayer appropriately set the scene for the first meeting of the Anglican Consultative Council’s International Anglican Women’s Network (IAWN) held at the Desmond Tutu Center in New York, 22–27 February 2009. This is the first time Provincial Links and the Steering Group have been able to meet since its formation in 1996... ACO - IAWN Mon, 02 Mar 2009 11:29:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/3/2/ACNS4581 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/2/27/Anglicans-in-the-Americas-share-vision-of-our-future-together-during-mission-conference The mission and ministry of Anglicans in the Americas is as varied as the geography of the region, but during the five-day Conference of the Anglican Churches in the Americas in Mutual Responsibility and Mission here, participants have found they have much in common. Central America Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:22:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/2/27/Anglicans-in-the-Americas-share-vision-of-our-future-together-during-mission-conference http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/2/26/The-start-of-the-season-of-Lent-in-England 24 hour fast to begin historic year for Christians across Devon The 1100th anniversary celebrations of the Diocese of Exeter will begin with a 24 hour fast by the Bishop, the Rt Revd Michael Langrish. The Bishop will begin his fast on Friday evening (27 February) by serving at the open-air barbeque outside Exeter Cathedral, organised by Nightchurch. The barbeque attracts a diverse community, including young people and some who are homeless. England Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:17:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/2/26/The-start-of-the-season-of-Lent-in-England http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/2/25/Support-PM-Tsvangirais-Appeal-For-Help-Says-Archbishop-Makgoba Archbishop Thabo Makgoba of Cape Town today (Wednesday) appealed to the international community "to give generously" to Zimbabwe's new unity government in response to pleas for help by Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai. "Although many have had reservations in the past about whether the inclusive government... can work, it is right now the only hope which the people of Zimbabwe have, and we must do all we can to make it work," Archbishop Makgoba said. He was preaching in St George's Cathedral, Cape Town, at an Ash Wednesday service (marking the beginning of Lent in the Christian calendar). South Africa Wed, 25 Feb 2009 12:47:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/2/25/Support-PM-Tsvangirais-Appeal-For-Help-Says-Archbishop-Makgoba http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/2/25/ACNS4580 The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams and The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, have launched a joint appeal to help counter the humanitarian crisis and deteriorating political situation in Zimbabwe. The Archbishops’ appeal for Zimbabwe highlights the support needed by churches, which are struggling to feed the hungry and heal the sick, and are suffering alongside their communities. England Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:47:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/2/25/ACNS4580 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/2/23/New-Melanesian-Archbishop-to-be-elected-in-March New Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Melanesia will be known by next month when the Church Electoral Board sits to make the appointment. The Church has yet to have its new spiritual leader following the retirement of Sir Ellison Pogo on December 9 last year. Sir Ellison served as archbishop for the last 14 years. The March election will take place at Tetete Ni Kolivuti; headquarters of the Community of the Sisters of the Church on North Guadalcanal east of Honiara. Melanesia Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:52:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/2/23/New-Melanesian-Archbishop-to-be-elected-in-March http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/2/18/ACNS4579 As a follow up on the aspirations and desire of the Bishops at the 2008 Lambeth Conference "to develop a worldwide vision and strategy of church planting, growth and mission", taken forward by the Joint Standing Committee of the ACC and the Primates, the Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, The Revd Canon Kenneth Kearon, invited a diverse group of people from around the Communion... ACO - Mission Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:23:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/2/18/ACNS4579 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/2/18/Statement-on-the-withdrawal-of-antiretroviral-treatment-in-the-Free-State Bishops of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa The Synod of Bishops of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa, meeting at Modderpoort in the Free State from 16 to 20 February 2009, have been shocked at the news that the Provincial Department of Health in the Free State has withdrawn anti-retroviral medication from HIV positive patients because of shortage of funds. It is well known and often publicised by the National Department of Health, that patients must be counselled and prepared with great care before embarking on anti-retroviral medication. The Department is clear that it is vital for the medication to be taken consistently, with adequate food, and under diligent medical supervision; if this fails, it is said, the consequences in terms of illness and side effects may be severe. South Africa Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:33:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/2/18/Statement-on-the-withdrawal-of-antiretroviral-treatment-in-the-Free-State http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/2/18/Archbishop-of-Canterbury-new-Secretary-for-International-Development The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, is delighted to appoint the Revd Rachel Carnegie to serve as Secretary for International Development, based at Lambeth Palace. The Revd Rachel Carnegie has worked in international development since 1985. Her main focus has been on the health and development of children and young people and on responses to HIV, working with both secular and faith-based organisations. She has worked extensively in Asia and Africa, with organisations including UNICEF, Save the Children, the Child-to-Child Trust, and, most recently, Tearfund. Her role at Tearfund has been to support church responses to HIV, developing the role of the local church as well as promoting the global church’s voice in advocacy. This has also involved collaborating with a range of Anglican partners at provincial and diocesan levels. Lambeth Palace Wed, 18 Feb 2009 12:22:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/2/18/Archbishop-of-Canterbury-new-Secretary-for-International-Development http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/2/17/Archbishop-of-Canterburys-new-Secretary-for-Anglican-Communion-Affairs The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, is pleased to appoint the Revd Canon Joanna Udal to serve as the Secretary for Anglican Communion Affairs, based at Lambeth Palace. She said: "It's an exciting time to be involved as we try to build on the positive encounters of the Lambeth Conference and to rebuild mutual trust and recognition. We're challenged to keep uppermost that God's mission is for the world, as together we seek to be conformed to Christ in our identity and in our common life." Lambeth Palace Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:47:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/2/17/Archbishop-of-Canterburys-new-Secretary-for-Anglican-Communion-Affairs http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/2/17/Australias-firestorm-churches-need-longterm-help As the death toll from the cataclysmic fires that continue to sweep rural Victoria, creeps towards 200, Anglicans from the worst affected town are determined to rebuild their devastated church. But for Marysville residents their long journey has only just begun. Bishop John Parkes of Wangaratta Diocese, which includes Marysville, has indicated the church, which has a congregation of approximately 50, will need a considerable amount of support a long way into the future. “The Australian people have been hugely generous… and governments are putting lot of money into rebuilding infrastructure – but the real issue for us is going to be sustaining priestly ministry,” he says. Australia Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:56:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/2/17/Australias-firestorm-churches-need-longterm-help http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/2/12/Tsunami-rehabilitation-consignment-heads-to-West Five Anglican communities affected by the 2007 April tsunami in the Western province in Solomon Islands this week received latest consignment of supplies from the Anglican Church of Melanesia in Honiara. Melanesia Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:29:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/2/12/Tsunami-rehabilitation-consignment-heads-to-West http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/2/12/The-Fate-and-Freedom-of-Civilians-Caught-up-in-War Two recent incidents of violence unleashed against innocent and defenceless Tamil civilians by the LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam )must be condemned unreservedly by peace loving Sri Lankans of all communities. Ceylon Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:22:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/2/12/The-Fate-and-Freedom-of-Civilians-Caught-up-in-War http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/2/12/Archbishop-of-York-discusses-implications-of-the-financial-crisis-and-the-recession The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu today highlighted the significance of the world financial crisis and discussed the implications for ministry for those struggling with the practical consequences of the downturn in the economy. Reflecting on the need for active solidarity, Dr Sentamu said: “We have heard the predictions. This slough of economic despond is deep and we are told it will get deeper. For every statistic on the hundreds of jobs lost, there are hundreds of stories of individual hardship and of families in need. Their struggle must be our lament – as we face up to our responsibilities.” England Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:21:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/2/12/Archbishop-of-York-discusses-implications-of-the-financial-crisis-and-the-recession http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/2/12/ACNS4578 The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion Canon Kenneth Kearon writes: ‘I want to bring to your attention the request of the Primates and Moderators of the Anglican Communion, at their recent meeting in Alexandria, Egypt, that Anglican Churches world-wide observe 25th February, Ash Wednesday, as a day of prayer and solidarity with the people of Zimbabwe. ACO Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:28:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/2/12/ACNS4578 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/2/11/Young-Muslims-raise-funds-for-Church-Gaza-appeal A group of young Muslims are backing a Church in Wales appeal for humanitarian aid in Gaza. They have raised more than £1,000 for a mobile dental clinic delivering frontline medical aid around the bombed out streets of Gaza. The clinic, which has been funded totally by the Church in Wales since 2000, is part of the work of family health centres in Gaza run by the Near East Council of Churches. Members of the Young Muslim Community Organisation in Newport, South Wales, held a bazaar to raise money following an appeal by the Archbishop of Wales, Dr Barry Morgan, for urgent aid for the work of the NECC clinics. The appeal was intensified after a direct missile attack destroyed one of the family centres in Shij’ia last month. Wales Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:59:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/2/11/Young-Muslims-raise-funds-for-Church-Gaza-appeal http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/2/11/Anglican-Bishop-in-Jerusalem-Denied-Entry-to-Gaza-at-the-Israeli-EREZ-Crossing-Point Bishop Suheil Dawani, reaffirms his Commitment to Peace and Reconciliation among Palestinians and Israelis The Right Revd Suheil S. Dawani, the Anglican Bishop in Jerusalem and Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem that includes Gaza, after two hours of waiting was denied entry into the Gaza Strip at the Israeli EREZ security Crossing Point last week along with Lutheran Bishop Mounib Younan. Both Bishops were on a Pastoral Visit to include the Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza, an institution of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem and to members of their communities as part of a five member delegation of the Jerusalem Heads of Church. The decision for the Pastoral visit was made two weeks ago and negotiations for the permits were begun with the Israeli authorities for that purpose. They had been informed that their request to enter Gaza had been granted. Middle East Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:50:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/2/11/Anglican-Bishop-in-Jerusalem-Denied-Entry-to-Gaza-at-the-Israeli-EREZ-Crossing-Point http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/2/11/Church-highlights-Darwins-forgotten-parish-work A new page paying tribute to the ‘forgotten’ church work of Charles Darwin in his local parish of Downe, Kent, has been published on the Church of England’s website, at www.cofe.anglican.org/darwin/downe.html, to illustrate, once again, how science and the work of the Church can combine together. The page ‘Darwin at Downe' is one of a number of pages on the website celebrating the naturalist’s significant scientific progress, marking the bicentenary of his birth, and anticipating the 150th anniversary of the publication of the ground-breaking text ‘On the Origin of Species’, in November. England Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:42:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/2/11/Church-highlights-Darwins-forgotten-parish-work http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/2/10/Archbishop-of-Canterburys--Presidential-Address-at-General-Synod Impressions from the Lambeth Conference; Archbishops' appeal for Zimbabwe and women in the episcopate. General Synod, London The experiences of last summer's Lambeth Conference and last week's Primates' Meeting have left me with one or two strong impressions which seem worth sharing with Synod as it prepares for further discussion of some sensitive matters this week. Lambeth Palace Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:39:00 -0100 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2009/2/10/Archbishop-of-Canterburys--Presidential-Address-at-General-Synod