Anglican Communion News Service Feed - ACNS (en-gb) https://www.anglicannews.org/rss Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:39:00 GMT Latest news from the Anglican Communion News Service en (C) ACO 2026 https://www.anglicannews.org/images/logo.png Anglican Communion News Service Feed - ACNS (en-gb) https://www.anglicannews.org/rss ‘A friendly face in a foreign place’: the Mission to Seafarers brings hope in rough seas https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/08/%e2%80%98a-friendly-face-in-a-foreign-place%e2%80%99-the-mission-to-seafarers-brings-hope-in-rough-seas.aspx Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:39:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/08/%e2%80%98a-friendly-face-in-a-foreign-place%e2%80%99-the-mission-to-seafarers-brings-hope-in-rough-seas.aspx The Revd John Attenborough, the Regional Director for Mission to Seafarers in the Middle East and South Asia (MESA), reflects upon his 30 years of experience. The Revd John Attenborough, the Regional Director for Mission to Seafarers in the Middle East and South Asia (MESA), reflects upon his 30 years of experience.

]]> São Paulo: Primates from across the Americas gather - and the Anglican Alliance pilots 'A Place at the Table' https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/08/são-paulo-primates-from-across-the-americas-gather-and-the-anglican-alliance-pilots-a-place-at-the-table.aspx Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:02:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/08/são-paulo-primates-from-across-the-americas-gather-and-the-anglican-alliance-pilots-a-place-at-the-table.aspx Primates from across the Americas and the Caribbean have met in São Paulo in Brazil, ahead of a wider gathering coordinated by the Anglican Alliance to pilot A Place At the Table. Primates from across the Americas and the Caribbean have met in São Paulo in Brazil, ahead of a wider gathering coordinated by the Anglican Alliance to pilot A Place At the Table.

]]> Mothers’ Union members in Wales mark 150th anniversary at Bangor Cathedral - https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/08/mothers%e2%80%99-union-members-in-wales-mark-150th-anniversary-at-bangor-cathedral-.aspx Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:36:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/08/mothers%e2%80%99-union-members-in-wales-mark-150th-anniversary-at-bangor-cathedral-.aspx Members of Mothers’ Union from across North West Wales gathered at Bangor Cathedral to celebrate the organisation’s 150th anniversary.  Members of Mothers’ Union from across North West Wales gathered at Bangor Cathedral to celebrate the organisation’s 150th anniversary. 

]]> Anglican Churches share liturgical resources to celebrate the Season of Creation https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/08/anglican-churches-share-liturgical-resources-to-celebrate-the-season-of-creation.aspx Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:01:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/08/anglican-churches-share-liturgical-resources-to-celebrate-the-season-of-creation.aspx From 1 September to 4 October, many Anglican churches will be involved in the ecumenical Season of Creation (also called Creationtide). This year's theme is Living Water and churches have been developing liturgical resources.   From 1 September to 4 October, many Anglican churches will be involved in the ecumenical Season of Creation (also called Creationtide). This year's theme is Living Water and churches have been developing liturgical resources.

 

]]> Archbishop of Canterbury calls for peace in Cameroon on final day of visit https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/08/archbishop-of-canterbury-calls-for-peace-in-cameroon-on-final-day-of-visit.aspx Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:46:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/08/archbishop-of-canterbury-calls-for-peace-in-cameroon-on-final-day-of-visit.aspx The Archbishop of Canterbury has called for peace in Cameroon on the final day of her historic visit to the country.   The Archbishop of Canterbury has called for peace in Cameroon on the final day of her historic visit to the country.

 

]]> 'God sees your struggles', Archbishop of Canterbury speaks to Anglicans in Cameroon https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/08/god-sees-your-struggles,-archbishop-of-canterbury-speaks-to-anglicans-in-cameroon.aspx Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:12:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/08/god-sees-your-struggles,-archbishop-of-canterbury-speaks-to-anglicans-in-cameroon.aspx The Archbishop of Canterbury has urged Anglicans in Cameroon to stand firm in their faith, saying that 'God sees your struggles and is with you'.  The Archbishop of Canterbury has urged Anglicans in Cameroon to stand firm in their faith, saying that 'God sees your struggles and is with you'. 

]]> Archbishop of Canterbury visits former British slave castle in Ghana https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/archbishop-of-canterbury-visits-former-british-slave-castle-in-ghana.aspx Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:19:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/archbishop-of-canterbury-visits-former-british-slave-castle-in-ghana.aspx The Archbishop of Canterbury has made a visit to a former British slave castle in Ghana and prayed at the shore where slave ships departed for the Americas. The Archbishop of Canterbury has made a visit to a former British slave castle in Ghana and prayed at the shore where slave ships departed for the Americas.

]]> Archbishop of Canterbury encourages young women in Ghana: ‘You are loved by God. Follow His calling’ https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/archbishop-of-canterbury-encourages-young-women-in-ghana-%e2%80%98you-are-loved-by-god-follow-his-calling%e2%80%99.aspx Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:30:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/archbishop-of-canterbury-encourages-young-women-in-ghana-%e2%80%98you-are-loved-by-god-follow-his-calling%e2%80%99.aspx The Archbishop of Canterbury has met with students and staff at St Monica's Nursing and Midwifery Training College in Kumasi and encouraged their vocation. The Archbishop of Canterbury has met with students and staff at St Monica's Nursing and Midwifery Training College in Kumasi and encouraged their vocation.

]]> Communion Forest marks fourth birthday as global Anglican creation-care movement grows https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/communion-forest-marks-fourth-birthday-as-global-anglican-creation-care-movement-grows.aspx Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:42:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/communion-forest-marks-fourth-birthday-as-global-anglican-creation-care-movement-grows.aspx Four years on from a single tree planted at the Lambeth Conference, the Communion Forest now stretches from mangroves and meadows to prayer gardens and prairies – and a new A to Z gathers its stories from Australia to Zimbabwe. Four years on from a single tree planted at the Lambeth Conference, the Communion Forest now stretches from mangroves and meadows to prayer gardens and prairies – and a new A to Z gathers its stories from Australia to Zimbabwe.

]]> Anglican Communion Science Commission funding to support young science-and-faith leaders https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/anglican-communion-science-commission-funding-to-support-young-science-and-faith-leaders.aspx Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:06:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/anglican-communion-science-commission-funding-to-support-young-science-and-faith-leaders.aspx The Science Commission will award funding to young leaders for projects that show how science and faith can work together in areas like the environment, health and AI.  The Science Commission will award funding to young leaders for projects that show how science and faith can work together in areas like the environment, health and AI. 

]]> 75 years on from the Refugee Convention: Humanitarian work must continue 'until everyone is safe' https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/75-years-on-from-the-refugee-convention-humanitarian-work-must-continue-until-everyone-is-safe.aspx Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:04:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/75-years-on-from-the-refugee-convention-humanitarian-work-must-continue-until-everyone-is-safe.aspx 75 years ago today, the world adopted the Refugee Convention. It has saved lives and given refugees a path to safety. Anglican News shares how Anglicans support refugees and why advocacy is vital 'until everyone is safe'.
75 years ago today, the world adopted the Refugee Convention. It has saved lives and given refugees a path to safety. Anglican News shares how Anglicans support refugees and why advocacy is vital 'until everyone is safe'.
]]> Archbishop of Canterbury welcomed to Ghana with all female-led church service in Accra https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/archbishop-of-canterbury-welcomed-to-ghana-with-all-female-led-church-service-in-accra.aspx Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:33:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/archbishop-of-canterbury-welcomed-to-ghana-with-all-female-led-church-service-in-accra.aspx The Archbishop of Canterbury began her 10-day visit to the Church of the Province of West Africa, preaching at a service in Accra led entirely by female clergy.   The Archbishop of Canterbury began her 10-day visit to the Church of the Province of West Africa, preaching at a service in Accra led entirely by female clergy.

 

]]> The Archbishop of Canterbury to visit Ghana and Cameroon in the Church of the Province of West Africa https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/the-archbishop-of-canterbury-to-visit-ghana-and-cameroon-in-the-church-of-the-province-of-west-africa.aspx Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:10:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/the-archbishop-of-canterbury-to-visit-ghana-and-cameroon-in-the-church-of-the-province-of-west-africa.aspx The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally, will begin a 10-day visit to the Church of the Province of West Africa on Sunday, July 26. The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally, will begin a 10-day visit to the Church of the Province of West Africa on Sunday, July 26.

]]> Indigenous Anglicans' Support for Navajoland's Journey of Self Determination https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/indigenous-anglicans-support-for-navajolands-journey-of-self-determination.aspx Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:05:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/indigenous-anglicans-support-for-navajolands-journey-of-self-determination.aspx Indigenous Anglicans from four provinces of the Anglican Communion have issued a joint statement of support for the Episcopal Church in Navajoland, after the second postponement of the election of its first Bishop Diocesan.  Indigenous Anglicans from four provinces of the Anglican Communion have issued a joint statement of support for the Episcopal Church in Navajoland, after the second postponement of the election of its first Bishop Diocesan. 

]]> Churches in Ireland jointly welcome the Princess Royal to visit World War II burial sites https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/churches-in-ireland-jointly-welcome-the-princess-royal-to-visit-world-war-ii-burial-sites.aspx Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:17:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/churches-in-ireland-jointly-welcome-the-princess-royal-to-visit-world-war-ii-burial-sites.aspx The Princess Royal took part in acts of remembrance at the war graves of airmen from World War Two in neighbouring churches in Irvinestown, Northern Ireland. Clergy from the Church of Ireland, the Roman Catholic Church, Presbyterian and Methodist churches led the service together. The Princess Royal took part in acts of remembrance at the war graves of airmen from World War Two in neighbouring churches in Irvinestown, Northern Ireland. Clergy from the Church of Ireland, the Roman Catholic Church, Presbyterian and Methodist churches led the service together.

]]> The Diocese of Garissa supports clean water project for Farjano Primary School learners https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/the-diocese-of-garissa-supports-clean-water-project-for-farjano-primary-school-learners.aspx Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:24:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/the-diocese-of-garissa-supports-clean-water-project-for-farjano-primary-school-learners.aspx The Anglican Diocese of Garissa has engaged in a transformative water provision project for a local school in partnership with other local organisations. The Anglican Diocese of Garissa has engaged in a transformative water provision project for a local school in partnership with other local organisations.

]]> Pentecostal–Anglican Commission advances work on ‘Transforming Holiness’ https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/pentecostal%e2%80%93anglican-commission-advances-work-on-%e2%80%98transforming-holiness%e2%80%99.aspx Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:13:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/pentecostal%e2%80%93anglican-commission-advances-work-on-%e2%80%98transforming-holiness%e2%80%99.aspx The International Pentecostal–Anglican Commission (IPAC) has held met to continue work on exploring the theme of ‘Transforming Holiness’. The International Pentecostal–Anglican Commission (IPAC) has held met to continue work on exploring the theme of ‘Transforming Holiness’.

]]> Bishop of Liwolo issues fresh appeal for humanitarian aid in South Sudan https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/bishop-of-liwolo-issues-fresh-appeal-for-humanitarian-aid-in-south-sudan.aspx Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:42:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/bishop-of-liwolo-issues-fresh-appeal-for-humanitarian-aid-in-south-sudan.aspx A fresh appeal for humanitarian aid has been issued by the Bishop of Liwolo in South Sudan. It is the second appeal made in the space of a week.  A fresh appeal for humanitarian aid has been issued by the Bishop of Liwolo in South Sudan. It is the second appeal made in the space of a week. 

]]> Momentum grows for Anglican observance of the Feast of Creation in Christ https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/momentum-grows-for-anglican-observance-of-the-feast-of-creation-in-christ.aspx Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:33:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/momentum-grows-for-anglican-observance-of-the-feast-of-creation-in-christ.aspx Several Anglican churches around the world are preparing to observe the Feast of Creation in Christ this September.  Several Anglican churches around the world are preparing to observe the Feast of Creation in Christ this September. 

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