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The first World Missionary Conference held in Scotland 100 years ago brought together diverse Christian denominations and mission agencies to define and plan world mission. Attendees aimed for "The evangelisation of the world in this generation." 

Anglican Women at UNCSW 54

At the invitation of the Anglican Observer at the United Nations, Ms Hellen Wangusa, more than 80 women from across the Anglican Communion formed the Anglican Consultative Council delegation to the 54th meeting of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women held in New York, 1 – 12 March, 2010.

Amid the travel chaos caused by the eruption of Mount Eyjafjallajokull in Iceland, half the members of the Anglican-Lutheran International Commission (ALIC) were able to meet in the United States of America, 17-24 April 2010

Reconciliation and the Family

The Church preaches a Gospel of reconciliation. But what work does it do to help alleviate breakdown in relationships and discord within families and society? This newsletter helps to answer this question, with articles from Archbishop Desmond Tutu, bishops from the Congo and Mozambique, the Melanesian Brotherhood, parish priests in Argentina and Kenya, church workers and organisations in Israel, Ireland, Hong Kong, Columbia, Canada, Australia and England. There are amazing stories of forgiveness from people who have suffered horrific violence; of patient work to help parents whose relationship is breaking down and to support their children; of schemes to turn swords into ploughshares; and of efforts to help child soldiers, who ar