Anglican Communion News Service

17 June 2019

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World’s oldest ecumenical movement celebrates its 175th anniversary

The Archbishop of York joined in celebrations with one of the oldest ecumenical global movements in marking its 175th anniversary

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ACNS reports from the Thy Kingdom Come ecumenical beacon event in London’s Trafalgar Square on Pentecost Sunday.

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Thy Kingdom Come

The Primates of the Anglican and Roman Catholic Churches in Ireland, Archbishops Eamon Martin and Richard Clarke, issue a joint message on the Thy Kingdom Come prayer initiative.

The Principal Secretary to the Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, the National Director of the Anglican Fellowship of Prayer, and the parish priest of St Michael and All Angels Church in Toronto, Archdeacon Paul Feheley, reflects on the recent meeting of the Anglican Consultative Council.

Africa

South African Anglican priest to discuss the healing of memories with Pope Francis

South African Anglican priest and social justice activist, Michael Lapsley, will have a private meeting with Pope Francis tomorrow (Saturday).

Vital role for African church leaders in wiping out malaria

Anglican Churches of Africa are a “unique, trusted network” with a vital role to play in the elimination of malaria across the continent.

Anglican Communion Secretary General pushes for peace in Nigeria’s Kaduna State

Anglican Communion Secretary General, Dr Josiah Idowu-Fearon, has decried the “worrisome” levels of insecurity in parts of Kaduna.

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Asia

Voices of Fukushima power plant disaster victims strengthens call to ban nuclear energy

Japanese priests shared stories of suffering from victims of the Fukushima nuclear disaster at forum for a Nuclear-Free World last week.

Hong Kong’s cathedral celebrates 170 years – part of the birth of the city

Hong Kong’s St John’s Cathedral is holding a year of celebration to mark its birth 170 years ago in 1849, at the start of British colonisation.

Christian college in Pakistan wins legal battle for independence from political interference

A Pakistan court has ruled in favour of the Church of Pakistan’s attempt to retain independence for an Anglican college in Peshawar.

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Americas

Covenant for Christian unity to breathe new life into Canadian churches in Regina

A renewed relationship between four different churches, including the Anglican Diocese of Qu’Appelle, was celebrated in Regina last month.

Discipleship focus for new Primate of the West Indies, Archbishop Howard Gregory of Jamaica

Discipleship for a Church in transition will be a key focus for the new Primate of the West Indies, Archbishop Howard Gregory of Jamaica.

Brazil’s Archbishop highlights justice and peace in Week of Prayer for Christian unity

The Primate of the Anglican Episcopal Church of Brazil, Naudal Gomes, has highlighted the struggle for justice alongside peaceful dialogue.

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Europe & Middle East

Bishop says UK government’s new climate change goal will benefit the poorest

A new goal to cut greenhouse gas emission in the UK to almost zero by 2050 has been welcomed by the C of E’s lead bishop on the environment.

Young people at the heart of new international Finland-Wales ecumenical partnership

Finnish and Welsh young people will be at the heart of a new partnership between their country’s church leaders, agreed this week.

Church of England investors hold oil companies to account on climate change

Two multinational oil companies were challenged and commended on their climate change targets by the Church of England this week.

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Oceania

History made in New Zealand as first indigenous woman elected to serve as bishop

The Archdeacon of Wairarapa, Waitohiariki Quayle, will be the first female Maori bishop when she is consecrated Bishop of Upoko o Te Ika.

An Easter Message from the Archbishop of Melbourne, Philip Freier

An Easter message from the Archbishops of Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia

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Christian and Muslim scholars discuss freedom of religion

Christian and Muslim academics gathered to discuss freedom and the role of faith communities in the Ecumenical Institute of Bossey

United Nations hears of Anglican Communion Churches’ active role in tackling climate change

The role of the church in tackling climate change was highlighted during a televised discussion from the UN Head Office in New York yesterday.

International Anglican Environment network encourages churches to tackle air pollution

Churches around the world are encouraged to support a call to action to tackle air pollution, the focus for 2019’s World Environment Day.

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