Anglican Communion News Service

5 April 2020

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Anglican Communion Health Network advises on suspension of public worship

Closing churches is “the loving thing to do” in the face of the growing Covid-19 pandemic, the Bishop of Hertford said.

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Anglican Cycle of Prayer: The Church of the Province of the Indian Ocean

This Sunday (5 April) in the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, Anglicans around the world will be praying for the Church of the Province of the Indian Ocean. Here, the Anglican Communion News Service introduces the Province and suggests items for prayer.

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A Note of Hope from Rome

Italy has been particularly badly hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. On Tuesday morning (31 March) the death toll stood at 11,591 and is continuing to rise. The Director of the Anglican Centre in Rome, Archbishop Ian Ernest, offers a brief reflection on the current situation.

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Seven Stages of Healing

The Anglican Communion’s Director for Theological Education, the Revd Dr Stephen Spencer, considers the mental health implications of the Covid-19 pandemic and reflects on the lessons to be learned by the disciples on the road to Emmaus.

Passion Sunday

A service for Passion Sunday 2020 (the fifth Sunday in Lent) prepared by the Anglican Communion Office

As many provinces have suspended public worship, the Anglican Communion Office has put together this brief Service of the Word for Passion Sunday, featuring prayers written especially for this Sunday – the Fifth Sunday in Lent – which has been designated as a worldwide day of prayer for repentance and reconciliation in the Anglican Communion.

Africa

Joyous scenes as Stephen Kaziimba enthroned as ninth Archbishop and Primate of Uganda

Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba has been installed as the ninth Archbishop and Primate of Uganda during a packed service at St Paul’s Cathedral in Namirembe.

Archdeacon murdered as Christians killed and kidnapped in multiple attacks in Africa and Asia

Archdeacon Ngulongo Year Batsemire is one of many Christians murdered or attacked in parts of Africa and Asia in recent weeks.

Church of Uganda stages 500km pilgrimage to commemorate Archbishop Janani Luwum

A group of 76 pilgrims have walked the final journey of Archbishop Janani Luwum to commemorate his martyrdom.

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Asia

Archbishop Melter Jiki Tais installed as Primate of the Church of the Province of South East Asia

On Sunday 9 February, Archbishop Melter Jiki Tais was installed as the Primate of the Church of the Province of South East Asia in a service at All Saints Cathedral in Sabah, Borneo.

New Moderator elected for the united Church of South India

The Bishop of South Kerala, A Dharmaraj Rasalam, is the new Moderator of the United Church of South India.

New Moderator elected for the united Church of South India

The Bishop of South Kerala, A Dharmaraj Rasalam, is the new Moderator of the United Church of South India.

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Americas

Tributes paid following death of Barbara Harris – the Anglican Communion’s first female bishop

The first woman to be ordained a bishop in the Anglican Communion, Barbara Harris, died on Friday at Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln, Massachusetts, at the age of 89.

Domestic violence and human trafficking among issues Anglican women take to UN

The Anglican delegation to the 64^th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW64) will be urging states to act on issues such as domestic violence and human trafficking.

Mexican churches act together to support families in their campaign for missing relatives

The Anglican and Roman Catholic Churches in Mexico have joined forces to support families who are campaigning for the return of some 60,000 missing people.

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Europe & Middle East

Covid-19 forces Lambeth Conference organisers to rescheduled decennial gathering to 2021

The once-a-decade gathering of the bishops of the Anglican Communion, which was to be held in Canterbury, Kent, in July and August this year, has been postponed until 2021.

Bishop of Clogher, John McDowell, elected Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland

The Bishop of Clogher, John McDowell, will become Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland on Tuesday 28 April.

Vestment of murdered Archbishop Thomas Becket returns to Canterbury Cathedral

Robes thought to have been worn by “troublesome priest” Thomas Becket when he was murdered in Canterbury Cathedral are set to return for 850th anniversary.

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Oceania

Easter start date planned for reinstatement of New Zealand’s Christ Church Cathedral

Joint venture company lodges application to commence work as major milestone reached in journey to reinstate Christ Church Cathedral.

Anglican Church in Australia responds to bushfire crisis

In the midst of the Australian bushfire emergency, the Anglican Church in the country is being active and vocal about bringing relief to the country.

Anglican Cycle of Prayer: The Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia

Archbishops Donald Tamihere, Philip Richardson and Fereimi Cama introduce their province and provide some specific prayer pointers.

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Anglican Alliance consults churches and agencies on Coronavirus response

Anglican churches and mission agencies took part in a conference call to share experience of responding to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Millions turn in to online services as churches switch to digital services

Clergy around the world have been experimenting with different ways of offering worship online as churches suspend public worship

United Nations’ Member States adopt political declaration on Status of Women

Member States adopt political declaration at a meeting of the Commission on the Status of Women included prayers written by members of the Anglican Communion delegation who were unable to travel to New York because of the COVID-19 virus.

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