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Anglican Church hosts brand new community 'bank

Anglican Church hosts brand new community 'bank

March 30, 2012 was a day the residents of Kairi and its surrounding area had been waiting for. It was the day they ceased to be termed as financially excluded.

18 April 2012

Church groups express concern over escalating Sudan conflict

Church groups express concern over escalating Sudan conflict

[Ecumenical News International] Reacting to some of the worst fighting between Sudan and South Sudan since the southern country achieved independence last July, two international church groups on April 17 expressed “grave concern” and called for an immediate ceasefire.

18 April 2012

Nigeria: Boko Haram - No Alternative to Dialogue - Bishop Idowu-Fearon

Nigeria: Boko Haram - No Alternative to Dialogue - Bishop Idowu-Fearon

After taking a critical look at the current insecurity situation occasioned by the activities of Boko Haram in the country, a renowned clergyman, the Anglican bishop of Kaduna Diocese, Josiah Idowu-Fearon, yesterday told President Jonathan to expect more destruction and the worst stage of restlessness should he refuse to dialogue with the dreaded sect members.

18 April 2012

Mumias Anglican Church of Kenya priest murdered

Mumias Anglican Church of Kenya priest murdered

Residents of Shibale in Mumias are mourning the mysterious killing of the Shibale ACK parish priest. 

18 April 2012

Church making inroads against malaria in Africa

Church making inroads against malaria in Africa

The church is working in some of the hardest to reach areas in Africa to tackle malaria.

18 April 2012

To the Laos - To the People of God, Easter 2012

To the Laos - To the People of God, Easter 2012

I wish you a blessed and joyful Easter! Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, has taken away the sins of the world – by his death he has destroyed death, and by his rising he has restored us to eternal life. 

17 April 2012

Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town sends Message to the Archbishop of Sudan on Latest Violence

Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town sends Message to the Archbishop of Sudan on Latest Violence

The Most Revd Dr Thabo Makgoba, Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town has written to the Most Revd Dr Daniel Deng Bul Yak, Archbishop of the Episcopal Church of the Sudan, expressing the support of his church in the light of increasing tension and violence between Sudan and South Sudan.

16 April 2012

Anglican Archbishop defends Nedbank Chair's right to criticise government

Anglican Archbishop defends Nedbank Chair's right to criticise government

Anglican Archbishop Thabo Makgoba has defended the right of business leader Reuel Khoza to criticise the government and has called for the controversy over his views to be transformed into a thorough debate on South Africa's economic policies.

16 April 2012

Nigeria: Abuja - Hotels, Churches Under Tight Security

Nigeria: Abuja - Hotels, Churches Under Tight Security

In the continued bid to ensure safety of lives and property, security around hotels, churches and other strategic areas remained beefed up in Abuja yesterday.

16 April 2012

Church of Nigeria elects Bishops and Archbishop

Church of Nigeria elects Bishops and Archbishop

The Episcopal synod of the church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) met at St. Peter’s Chapel Ibru Retreat Centre Agbarha Otor, Diocese of Ughell Delta State and has elected two Bishops and an Archbishop.

26 March 2012