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The Light comes to Sudan

The Light comes to Sudan

The Diocese of Yambio has published the first edition of a new quarterly newsletter, The Light, which marks a new stage in the development and growth of the Episcopal Church of Sudan.

28 March 2000

But God is not defeated

But God is not defeated

A book published to mark the centenary of the Episcopal Church in Sudan [ECS] declares that church in the massive African country of Sudan will continue to grow irrespective of the many problems the country and the church itself are currently facing.

08 March 2000

Pilgrimage to Sudan

Pilgrimage to Sudan

Joseph Ayok lost his mother and two brothers in the civil war that has been devastating southern Sudan for the last 30 years. Joseph, a former Olympic athlete, is now a vicar in Dorset after he fled to England 17 years ago. But he hasn't forgotten his native country, and his life's mission is to highlight the suffering of people in Sudan.

24 February 2000

Sudan: New Archbishop elected for fast growing Anglican Church

Sudan: New Archbishop elected for fast growing Anglican Church

Bishop Joseph B Marona has been elected Archbishop of the Episcopal Church of Sudan (ECS). He succeeds Archbishop Benjamina Yugusuk, who retired two years ago. 

18 February 2000

Episcopal Church of Sudan elects Archbishop

Episcopal Church of Sudan elects Archbishop

The General Synod of the Episcopal Church of Sudan (ECS) on February 14, 2000 elected Bishop Joseph Marona as the third Archbishop of the ECS. He succeeds Archbishop Benjamina Wani Yugusuk who retired on February 28, 1998. Archbishop Marona will be enthroned in Juba, the headquarters of ECS, on 30 April 2000.

18 February 2000

Optimism in Sudan

Optimism in Sudan

Marc Nikkel, diocesan missionary to Sudan for the Diocese of Southwestern Virginia, has reported that there is cause for optimism in Sudan, even though the country has been torn apart by civil war for many years.

08 February 2000

Archbishop of Canterbury's Letter To Episcopal Church of Sudan

Archbishop of Canterbury's Letter To Episcopal Church of Sudan

Today Anglicans will be gathering from every part of your region of Sudan to celebrate 100 years of faithful witness to the Gospel of Christ.

30 November 1999

Sudan: Aid Agencies help people in the South

Sudan: Aid Agencies help people in the South

Hope for the famine-hit regions of Southern Sudan is growing, after the resumption of peace talks last week.

11 May 1998

Government Aircraft bomb Yei

Government Aircraft bomb Yei

(AANA) A Sudanese Air Force Antonov plane on 5 March flew four sorties over the rebel-held town of Yei in the Western Equatorial region of southern Sudan, dropping 13 bombs

01 April 1998

WCC urges continued action on Sudan

WCC urges continued action on Sudan

The central committee of the World Council of Churches (WCC) has urged WCC member churches, particularly those with direct links with the Sudan, "to continue and intensify their efforts to encourage and support the unified peace initiatives" by Church organisations in the north and south which are seeking to bring peace to the beleaguered African country.

23 September 1997