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‘A friendly face in a foreign place’: the Mission to Seafarers brings hope in rough seas

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.

13 August 2026

Mothers’ Union members in Wales mark 150th anniversary at Bangor Cathedral -

Members of Mothers’ Union from across North West Wales gathered at Bangor Cathedral to celebrate the organisation’s 150th anniversary. 

11 August 2026

Churches in Ireland jointly welcome the Princess Royal to visit World War II burial sites

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.

24 July 2026

Anglican–Old Catholic Council discusses refugee support, creation care and ecumenical cooperation

The Anglican–Old Catholic International Coordinating Council has met to discuss shared work on refugee support, care for creation, safeguarding and ecumenical relations.

17 July 2026

Neurodiversity is a gift, ‘not a problem to be solved’, says the Archbishop of Canterbury

Members of the Church of England Synod have approved a proposal for more training on neurodiversity and to establish a new network of neurodiversity ‘champions’ throughout its dioceses.

16 July 2026

Church of England Synod approves new creation care resource

The Church of England General Synod has approved a major new teaching document from the House of Bishops, titled Hope for All Creation: A Theological Response

14 July 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

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