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Archbishop of Canterbury in Kenya: faith is about 'making a difference

Archbishop of Canterbury in Kenya: faith is about 'making a difference

On his visit to Kenya, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said faith is neither just ideas in your head, nor just feelings in your heart "faith is the whole of a new life, making a difference to your lives, to your neighbours, to your community by the grace and the spirit of God."

22 June 2011

Archbishop of Canterbury: "sustainable development for a 'new creation'"

Archbishop of Canterbury: "sustainable development for a 'new creation'"

As part of his visit to the Diocese of Machakos, the Archbishop of Canterbury went to the Christian Community Services offices to hear about the work they are doing in the region - empowering rural communities who are facing the challenges of food security, adaption to climate change and environmental conservation.

21 June 2011

Bishop calls for Churchwide day of prayer, fasting for an end to Sudan violence

Bishop calls for Churchwide day of prayer, fasting for an end to Sudan violence

The Rt. Revd Andudu Adam Elnail, Bishop of Episcopal Diocese of Kadugli, Sudan has asked all the Church throughout the world to join with Sudanese Christians in a day of prayer and fasting on June 26, 2011

21 June 2011

Archbishop of Canterbury dedicates site of first Anglican University in Kenya

Archbishop of Canterbury dedicates site of first Anglican University in Kenya

At a large gathering in Kanyuambora for a celebration of the new site for the first Anglican University in Kenya, the Archbishop helped lay the foundation stone and unveil a plaque, alongside the Archbishop of Kenya and Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

20 June 2011

Church warnings of vigilante violence in Nigeria

Church warnings of vigilante violence in Nigeria

Church leaders in Nigeria have urged the government to act swiftly in combating terror attacks on Christians.

20 June 2011

Corruption a cancer for Uganda, archbishop declares

Corruption a cancer for Uganda, archbishop declares

The Primate of the Church of Uganda has called upon President Yoweri Museveni to crack down on government corruption.

20 June 2011

Archbishop's sermon to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Nakuru Diocese, Kenya

Archbishop's sermon to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Nakuru Diocese, Kenya

In a sermon for the Celebration Eucharist for the 50th Anniversary of Nakuru Diocese, Kenya, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams urged Christians not to lose their fearlessness, as it is courage that gives us strength to grow in our faith.

19 June 2011

Anglican Diocese of Accra ordains first female priests

Anglican Diocese of Accra ordains first female priests

The Anglican Diocese of Accra has ordained the first three women deacons as priests of the Anglican Church of Ghana.

11 June 2011

Church calls for end of slavery day to be remembered

Church calls for end of slavery day to be remembered

THE Anglican Church in Zanzibar diocese on Monday commemorated its 138th anniversary of the abolition of slave trade in East Africa, with a call to governments to include the day in the national centenary calendar.

06 June 2011

16 arrested as persecution of Anglicans in Zimbabwe continues

16 arrested as persecution of Anglicans in Zimbabwe continues

Sixteen church-goers have been arrested and priests have been turned out of their homes in Zimbabwe’s Diocese of Harare – where the Anglican Church is facing persecution at the hands of an ex-communicated bishop.

02 June 2011