Geneva, 18 October (ENInews) - An ecumenical accompaniment program has been launched to assist victims of violence in Colombia, where internal armed conflict has drive nearly five million people away from their land and property, according to the Latin American Council of Churches (CLAI).
19 October 2011
The Rev. Becca Stevens, author, Episcopal priest and social entrepreneur, has been named by the White House's Office of Public Engagement as one of 15 "Champions of Change" for her pioneering work with Magdalene/Thistle Farms, a residential community and social enterprise she founded to serve women who have survived prostitution, addiction and abuse.
19 October 2011
Three people to co-ordinate the work of the Anglican Alliance across Latin America and the Caribbean were chosen by the Alliance's regional consultation which closed in Sao Paolo yesterday.
13 October 2011
The Anglican Alliance consultation in Latin America opened on Monday with a discussion on climate change and the launch of the Alliance website.
04 October 2011
In an historic move, the Anglican diocese of Rupert’s Land has appointed a Lutheran pastor – the Rev. Paul Johnson – as dean of the diocese and incumbent for St. John’s Cathedral in Winnipeg.
28 September 2011
In a surprising rollercoaster of a day, 10 Muslim students –arrested for heckling the Israeli ambassador to the United States during a speech at the University of California's Irvine campus last year — on Sept. 23 were convicted, sentenced and said they will appeal the guilty verdict.
28 September 2011
The Rev. Marek Zabriskie believes everyone should read the Bible. And, he’s utilizing websites, social media, and all of today’s tools to bring the message of the ancient texts to a modern world through a new effort called The Bible Challenge.
21 September 2011
Anglicans will attend and support the third national event of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) on Indian residential schools in Halifax, N.S., Oct. 26 to 29.
15 September 2011
The wildfire raging about 30 miles east of Austin, Texas, had already claimed her home, so the Rev. Lisa Hines was taking no chances Sept. 6. She carefully packed Eucharistic vessels from Calvary Church, Bastrop, into her car, in case a speedy getaway became necessary.
07 September 2011
The Ven. Dr. Michael Thompson will serve as the Anglican Church of Canada's next General Secretary, beginning Nov. 1, 2011.
06 September 2011