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Church of Uganda commissions a $10 million project

Church of Uganda commissions a $10 million project

The Church of Uganda has commissioned a US$10 million project expected to guarantee the welfare of Christians and clergy of the Church.

06 February 2003

Rising number of street children as Malawi food crisis deepens

Rising number of street children as Malawi food crisis deepens

As the food crisis tightens its grip in Malawi, Christian relief and development agency, Tearfund, reports a worrying increase in the number of children coming onto the street in the desperate search for food and money.

05 February 2003

African Church leaders share concerns on AIDS

African Church leaders share concerns on AIDS

Over 35 Anglican Church leaders from across Africa converge in Uganda this week for a crucial workshop on strengthening church leadership for HIV/AIDS prevention and care. 

31 January 2003

Retired Archbishop calls for Ministry of Peacemaking

Retired Archbishop calls for Ministry of Peacemaking

Retired Anglican Archbishop in Kenya, the Rt Revd David Gitari, recently called upon Christians to embrace a culture of peacemaking and conflict resolution, saying the two were fast becoming "central in the pastoral life of the Church, due to their impact on the life of the faithful."

28 January 2003

Archbishop says homosexuality must be addressed

Archbishop says homosexuality must be addressed

The Archbishop of Southern Africa, the Most Revd Njongonkulu Ndungane, has called on Southern Africa's 10 million baptized Anglicans at all levels to urgently address the issue of homosexuality and to do so in a manner that will generate mutual understanding and bring people out of their "corners of conviction."

22 January 2003

Kenya experiences smooth transition

Kenya experiences smooth transition

On 27 December 2002, the General Election in Kenya and subsequent transfer of power was an enormous success, thanks to millions of Christians who prayed for a peaceful transition.

15 January 2003

Archbishop Livingstone Nkoyooyo's New Year Message

Archbishop Livingstone Nkoyooyo's New Year Message

Today is the day when we celebrate the beginning of the New Year. Each one of us has taken inventory of his past life and are making various commitments for the new Year. We as Christians have also have also made resolutions for the New Year, in our quest for a meaningful and authentic Christian life.

03 January 2003

AIDS in Africa - a witness story and a challenge

AIDS in Africa - a witness story and a challenge

As people around the globe commemorated World AIDS Day on Sunday 1 December, an Anglican priest in the east African nation of Uganda reflected on his own personal journey with HIV/AIDS.

06 December 2002

South Africa celebrates AIDS Awareness Day

South Africa celebrates AIDS Awareness Day

Archbishop Njongonkulu Ndungane will celebrate an AIDS Awareness Day service at St James Anglican Church in Soweto, South Africa, on Sunday 1 December.

02 December 2002

Peace remains elusive in Burundi

Peace remains elusive in Burundi

Burundi has been at war since 1993. During that time many have lost their lives, become refugees, and been internally displaced.

20 November 2002