About Us
Serving the life of the Anglican Communion
The Anglican Communion Office (ACO) is the official secretariat of the Anglican Communion – a worldwide network of Anglican churches, in over 165
countries. The ACO connects member churches, encourages global mission, fosters Christian unity, promotes ecumenism and amplifies Anglican advocacy.
The ACO also supports and facilitates the ‘Instruments of Communion’: The Anglican Consultative Council, The Lambeth Conference, the Primates’ Meeting and the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Strengthening the Communion through key priorities
Listening to the Communion
Enabling the cooperative work of member churches by listening to matters of common concern.
Global Conversations
Amplifying conversations about church and world affairs so that Anglicans can collaborate on mission and advocacy.
Unity, Faith and Order
Convening inter-Anglican and ecumenical conversations in service of catholic and apostolic Faith and Order.
Advocacy and Representation
Standing with Anglicans to represent their distinctive voices in civil society and at the United Nations.
Capacity Development
Supporting Anglicans through peer learning and resource sharing, with a focus on episcopal ministry and theological education.
Assisting the Instruments of Communion
The ACO’s role is to assist the four ‘Instruments of Communion’ which are The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Anglican Consultative Council, the Primates’ Meeting, and the Lambeth Conference. Each work to foster unity in the Anglican Communion.
The ACO organises official meetings and assists cooperative work, which is central to the life and unity of the global Anglican Communion.
Walking Together as a Global Family
The Anglican Communion is a global family of churches in over 165 countries. Journey with us and celebrate the rich diversity of our many cultures, contexts, and languages, united in faith.
Meet the Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, The Rt Revd Anthony Poggo
The Rt Revd Anthony Poggo is the Secretary General of the Anglican Communion. He leads the staff team of the Anglican Communion Office, who support the ‘Instruments of Communion’, encourage collaboration, and foster ecumenical and interfaith relations across the global church.
As an ambassador for the Communion, Bishop Anthony undertakes regular visits to Member Churches to pray for, encourage, and express solidarity with them. He was appointed in September 2022.
Supporting Member Churches
As secretariat to the Anglican Communion, the ACO liaises with Anglican member churches around the world and works to represent the rich diversity of a global family.
