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Primate of the West Indies awarded CBE by Queen Elizabeth

Primate of the West Indies awarded CBE by Queen Elizabeth

The Archbishop of the West Indies since 2009, Dr John Holder, is awarded a CBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list, announced last weekend. His award is for ser­vices to religion (Barbados list).

20 June 2011

Alaska - New Testament 'Good News' now available in Gwich'in

Alaska - New Testament 'Good News' now available in Gwich'in

Diocese, mission partnership aided by $50,000 grant to strengthen, preserve Native language


15 June 2011

Southern Cone's Provincial Executive Council vote for extraordinary Synod (English/Spanish)

Southern Cone's Provincial Executive Council vote for extraordinary Synod (English/Spanish)

The new Primate, Héctor "Tito" Zavala, welcomed delegates to Santiago for this year's first of two regular meetings. The key concern was Uruguay's petition to seek another jurisdiction after last year's Provincial Synod

13 June 2011

Anglicans respond to wildfires in Northern Alberta

Anglicans respond to wildfires in Northern Alberta

As soon as word got out that evacuees fleeing the wildfires of Northern Alberta needed a safe haven and support for basic needs, Anglicans along with members of host communities immediately rolled up their sleeves and got to work.

20 May 2011

Anglicans aim for abuse-free churches

Anglicans aim for abuse-free churches

From June 23 to 26, an international Anglican conference will convene in Victoria, B.C., to explore how churches can be safer environments for vulnerable youth and adults.

12 May 2011

NYC church offers its pews to watch royal wedding

NYC church offers its pews to watch royal wedding

A New York City church with centuries-old ties to the Church of England is bringing the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton right up to its altar.

28 April 2011

Anglican, Episcopal, Lutheran leaders issue pastoral letter for 10th anniversary of full communion

Anglican, Episcopal, Lutheran leaders issue pastoral letter for 10th anniversary of full communion

Episcopal and Lutheran leaders in the United States and Canada have issued a joint pastoral letter to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the churches' full-communion relationships saying that they "look forward to the development of fuller relationships that will lead to a common mission, ministry, and witness in the world."

28 April 2011

Presiding bishop visits diocese, calls church to action after deadly tornadoes

Presiding bishop visits diocese, calls church to action after deadly tornadoes

Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori concluded a three-day visit to the Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina on Palm Sunday, preaching in Spanish and celebrating the Eucharist at La Iglesia de la Sagrada Familia in Newton Grove, North Carolina.

22 April 2011

Task force addresses issues of older adults, offers resources

Task force addresses issues of older adults, offers resources

As the first baby boomers reach retirement age, the Older Adult Ministries Task Force of the Episcopal Church is recognizing and addressing issues and concerns of the aging population, and making available online resources, according to an April 12 release from the office of public affairs.

18 April 2011

Anglican Archbishop: "People going overboard, talking nonsense"

Anglican Archbishop: "People going overboard, talking nonsense"

With so much competition for the public’s attention, persons at all levels of leadership including the clergy, are often tempted to go overboard in what they say and do, all be it in the full glare of the media, Archbishop of the Province of the West Indies Reverend Dr John WD Holder said yesterday.

10 April 2011