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Global network aims to raise awareness, 'stop genocide in South Sudan'

Members of “the network” ring in faithfully every Friday; a dozen or more callers from across the Anglican Communion with a common mission: to support and advocate for the people of South Sudan.

29 April 2014

Congregations engage the complexities of mental illness

When Matthew Collins was diagnosed with bipolar disorder about seven years ago, he lost his job, his marriage and his self-understanding in rapid succession.

25 April 2014

Anglican Church of Canada launches 'Jerusalem Sunday'

The Anglican Church of Canada has announced a new annual church observance "to celebrate companionship in God’s mission with the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem.

24 April 2014

Jamaican bishop urges government to share burden

Anglican Bishop The Right Reverend Dr Howard Gregory is urging the Government to show the nation that it is making part of the sacrifice it is expecting of Jamaicans in the current harsh economic climate.

24 April 2014

Canadian government repairs to historic church

One of Canada’s oldest churches has been restored after receiving grant aid from the provincial and federal governments.

24 April 2014

Primate and Lutheran leader issue environmental statement

The Primate of Canada, Archbishop Fred Hiltz, and the national bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Canada, issued a joint statement yesterday (Tuesday) to mark Earth Day

23 April 2014

Anglican-Roman Catholic theological consultation releases landmark document

[ARC-USA] The Anglican-Roman Catholic Theological Consultation in the U.S.A. (ARC-USA) has released a keynote document, Ecclesiology and Moral Discernment: Seeking a Unified Moral Witness.

23 April 2014

'Reclaiming Gospel of Peace' wraps up in Oklahoma City

Anti-violence event participants move into Holy Week as more gun violence occurs

16 April 2014

Brazilian Archbishop visits flood victims; hardest hit still need help

Archbishop Francisco de Assis da Silva of the Episcopal Anglican Church in Brazil recently visited communities in the state of Rondonia, which along with the neighboring state of Acre, have been hit the hardest by some of the worst flooding in over half a century.

16 April 2014

Abp Welby says Church must "join its enemies on their knees"

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said April 10 that “the gospel of peace is reclaimed by loving those who love violence and hatred” 

11 April 2014