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University to be built in honour of martyrs

University to be built in honour of martyrs

The Mt. Elgon sub-region district local governments in partnership with Diocesan bishops of eastern Uganda have sealed discussions intended to start an African Anglican University (AAU) a living memorial to African martyrdom.

28 March 2011

Zimbabwe's Anglicans forced to worship in pubs

Zimbabwe's Anglicans forced to worship in pubs

Tens of thousands of Zimbabwe's Anglicans are being forced to worship in pubs, tents and private schools while their churches stand empty, shuttered by a controversial bishop loyal to President Robert Mugabe. 

28 March 2011

Congregation carry rocks on heads and bikes to help build new church

Congregation carry rocks on heads and bikes to help build new church

On March 27, 2011, the Bishop of Tarime, the Right Rev Dr Mwita Akiri visited the Mangucha Parish at the Kenya/Tanzania border. 

27 March 2011

The 2011 Standing Committee Daily Bulletin - Day 1

The 2011 Standing Committee Daily Bulletin - Day 1

On the first day of this year's Standing Committee meeting, the members heard reports on the Primates' Meeting, Anglican Communion communications and Continuing Indaba.

26 March 2011

Zambian bishop installed as sixth Archbishop of Central Africa Province

Zambian bishop installed as sixth Archbishop of Central Africa Province

On Sunday 20 March, the Church of the Province of Central Africa installed its first Zambian Primate, Albert Chama, who is also Bishop of Northern Zambia.

23 March 2011

Ugandan Anglican through to final stage of peace essay competition

Ugandan Anglican through to final stage of peace essay competition

Five essays have been selected as the top entries in the Echos International Ecumenical Peace Convocation (IEPC) essay contest. It is tied to the IEPC, sponsored by the World Council of Churches (WCC), an event which is to be held in Kingston, Jamaica from 17 to 25 May 2011.

22 March 2011

Anglican clergy march over burnt church

Anglican clergy march over burnt church

UROMI - Clergy and laity of the Esan Diocese, Anglican Communion during the weekend embarked on a procession in Uromi, over the burning of St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Uromi, Esan North East Local Government of Edo State by suspected arsonists.

22 March 2011

Anglicans, Christian Aid renew partnership

Anglicans, Christian Aid renew partnership

Anglicans and Christian Aid renewed their partnership for development at a three-day consultation in Kenya

18 March 2011

Churches Outraged by Threats Against SACC President & Anglican bishop

Churches Outraged by Threats Against SACC President & Anglican bishop

The South African Council of Churches and its international ecumenical partners are shocked and outraged by the death threats against its President, Bishop Jo Seoka, and members of his family

18 March 2011

Diocese of Mauritius: Archbishop encourages a Lenten journeying with young people

Diocese of Mauritius: Archbishop encourages a Lenten journeying with young people

In his Lenten pastoral letter to the Diocese of Mauritius, Archbishop Ian Ernest has invited the people of his diocese to use this Lent as an opportunity to journey with young people and take the time to meet, reflect and pray together.

17 March 2011