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The Opening Service of ACC-19 is held at St Anne’s Cathedral in Belfast

The opening Eucharist of the 19th Anglican Consultative Council (ACC-19) was celebrated at St Anne’s Cathedral in the heart of Belfast.

28 June 2026

The nineteenth meeting of the Anglican Consultative Council begins in Belfast

Anglicans from across the world have gathered for the opening day of the 19th meeting of the Anglican Consultative Council in Belfast, themed ‘Called To One Hope’.

28 June 2026

A Pastoral Letter from Archbishop Sarah Mullally and Archbishop Hosam Naoum

Archbishop Sarah Mullally and Archbishop Hosam Naoum have shared a joint pastoral letter following a five-day pilgrimage in the Holy Land.

25 June 2026

ACC-19: Global Members of the Anglican Consultative Council prepare to meet in Belfast

Members of the Anglican Consultative Council from around the world are set to gather in Belfast this Sunday for the 19th meeting of the ACC (ACC-19). The week-long programme will include services at St Anne's Cathedral and a day's peace pilgrimage in Derry/Londonderry.

 

25 June 2026

The Archbishop of Canterbury and the Archbishop of Jerusalem undertake a pilgrimage through the Holy Land

The Archbishop of Canterbury is on a 5-day pilgrimage of prayer and solidarity - meeting, praying and worshipping with Palestinian Christians in East Jerusalem, the occupied West Bank and Israel. 

22 June 2026

Secretary General visits the Scottish Episcopal Church General Synod

The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, the Rt Revd Anthony Poggo, visited the Scottish Episcopal Church (SEC) between 11 and 13, and attended the General Synod in Stirling as an observer.

15 June 2026

Canon Maggie Swinson awarded OBE for service to the Anglican Communion

Maggie Swinson, Honorary Canon and Chair of the Anglican Consultative Council, has been awarded an OBE for her services to the Church of England and to the Anglican Communion, in His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours List. 

13 June 2026

Mothers’ Union marks 150 years of faith in action at anniversary service

Mothers’ Union celebrated 150 years of faith, service and transformation at a special anniversary service at St Paul’s Cathedral in London. 

11 June 2026

Archbishop of Canterbury leads House of Lords debate on the human impact of Artificial Intelligence

The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally, has hosted a debate in the House of Lords on the impact of AI.

05 June 2026

Church in Wales Hosts National Schools Conference at Principality Stadium

Hundreds of people have come together for a landmark day in Welsh education as the Church in Wales hosted its flagship national schools conference. 

04 June 2026