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New bishops course "crucial" to their ministry

The Communion's newest bishops say the Canterbury Cathedral's course is "crucial to their ministry".

03 February 2014

The Elders conclude fruitful first visit to Iran

Honorary Elder Archbishop Desmond Tutu, joined the delegation at the express invitation of the Iranian authorities

31 January 2014

More Primates issue statements on LGBT community treatment

The Primates of the Church of Uganda and The Episcopal Church have both issued statements on issues relating to anti-gay legislation.

31 January 2014

Archbishops recall commitment to care and friendship for all, regardless of sexual orientation

Archbishops Welby and Sentamu have written to all Anglican Communion Primates and to the Presidents of Nigeria and Uganda, recalling previous commitments to the pastoral support and care of everyone worldwide, regardless of sexual orientation.

29 January 2014

Churches commemorate Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity has been globally celebrated this year with prayers, reflections, ecumenical services and events

24 January 2014

Harvard Bible edX Course 'Early Christianity: The Letters Of Paul' Draws 22,000 Students From 180 Countries - And Counting

Harvard professor Laura Nasrallah's edX online course " Early Christianity: The Letters of Paul," has been called the largest and most concentrated scholarly discussion of Biblical studies in history, according to edX.

22 January 2014

Ecumenical panel promotes economic justice

The Ecumenical Panel on a New International Financial and Economic Architecture has concluded its second meeting in Switzerland, developing advocacy strategies for churches to ensure economic justice and the ecological wellbeing of the communities they serve. 

20 January 2014

Study guide available for The Church: Towards a Common Vision

The Inter-Anglican Standing Commission on Unity Faith and Order has produced a short study guide to The Church: Towards a Common Vision

20 January 2014

Read Bible favourites to children, parents urged

Older man and boy studying the Bible

A new campaign, an initiative of the Bible Society, urges parents to read tales from the Old and New Testaments to their children

20 January 2014

Joint representative for Syria to deliver urgent call from Churches to Geneva 2 talks

Church leaders from Syria and the world have called for substantial action to be taken at the talks to end the armed conflict in the country.

17 January 2014