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Union of Black Episcopalians strengthens relationships

Union of Black Episcopalians strengthens relationships

Renewed relationships were in focus August 4 as more than 300 black Episcopalians, gathered in Richmond, Virginia, concluded the five-day, 38th annual meeting and conference of the Union of Black Episcopalians (UBE). 

09 August 2006

Strengthening the Church to serve God's World

Strengthening the Church to serve God's World

Inspired by this theme, and by the motto 'Worship, Service, and Commitment,' delegates from dioceses and districts of the Episcopal Anglican Church of Brazil gathered in Curitiba from 26th to 30th of July for the thirtieth General Synod.

08 August 2006

Mission: Trinity grants total $1.2 million

Mission: Trinity grants total $1.2 million

Trinity Church - St. Paul's Chapel, New York, has distributed 27 grants totalling $1,260,776 for social and spiritual transformation initiatives throughout the world, the Rev. Dr. James H. Cooper, rector, has announced.

08 August 2006

Gaza Palestinians need relief from continuing humanitarian crisis

Gaza Palestinians need relief from continuing humanitarian crisis

Commenting on the unfolding developments in the Middle East,Presiding Bishop Frank Griswold said today: 'While much of the world's focus is understandably on the disaster in Lebanon, we cannot forget the continuing humanitarian crisis for Palestinians in Gaza.

01 August 2006

New C.S Lewis Society and Website Launched

New C.S Lewis Society and Website Launched

To recognise the work of 20th century theologian and scholar C.S Lewis, a new organisation, the C.S Lewis Society of California, was recently founded.

27 July 2006

Presiding Bishop signs statement on Gaza, Hezbollah-Israel conflict

Presiding Bishop signs statement on Gaza, Hezbollah-Israel conflict

Presiding Bishop Frank Griswold has signed a letter to President George W. Bush,  issued by Churches for Middle East Peace, calling for a diplomatic solution to the conflicts in Gaza and between Hezbollah and Israel.

21 July 2006

A statement from the Primate of Canada

A statement from the Primate of Canada

Once again the peoples of the world are compelled to witness violence, hatred and pain in Israel and Lebanon. This is by no means a new phenomena and even the psalmist centuries before the birth of Christ called upon his community to, 'Pray for the peace of Jerusalem.'

21 July 2006

From the Presiding Bishop of TEC: A Word to the Church

From the Presiding Bishop of TEC: A Word to the Church

I am writing to you in the light of the 75th General Convention of the Episcopal Church in Columbus, Ohio and the reactions to its decisions.

14 July 2006

Canadian Anglican Journal web site gets new redesign

Canadian Anglican Journal web site gets new redesign

The Anglican Journal has revealed its new, improved online look. The Web site of the Journal, the 131-year-old national newspaper of the Anglican Church of Canada, has undergone its first redesign since the site's inception in 1998.

07 July 2006

General Convention: Windsor debate results in six resolutions

General Convention: Windsor debate results in six resolutions

The 75th General Convention responded to recommendations set forth in the Windsor Report with six resolutions that commit to interdependence within the Anglican Communion, express regret for straining the bonds of affection, affirm pastoral care, and urge restraint in consecrating bishops 'whose manner of life presents a challenge to the wider church.

27 June 2006