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Texas bishop responds to Fort Hood shooting

The Bishop of the Diocese of Texas has said that Episcopal congregations stand ready to help in areas affected by last night's shooting in Fort Hood military base. 

03 April 2014

Canada: Thousands to gather for Truth and Reconciliation

This weekend several thousand Indigenous and non-Indigenous people will gather for the final national Truth and Reconciliation Commission event.

25 March 2014

Federal government studies Occupy Sandy movement

Some participants worry about how the study will be used

19 March 2014

New Community gathers 'Together, Advancing the Sacred Dream'

About 200 clergy and laity from across the Episcopal Church gathered to "set the vision quest" during the March 12-15 New Community Clergy and Lay Conference at the Kanuga Conference Center in Hendersonville, North Carolina.

18 March 2014

Anglican Communion's Eco-bishops' intiative begins to take shape

Bishops have been invited to together discern the Communion's witness and mission in the face of climate change and environmental degradation.

17 March 2014

Anglicans, Roman Catholics and Muslims sign historic agreement to combat human trafficking, slavery

For the first time in history, Roman Catholics, Anglicans and Muslims have joined forces in a project to “inspire practical and spiritual action” to combat modern slavery and human trafficking.

17 March 2014

Archbishop Francisco appeals for support

Most Revd Francisco de Assis da Silva, Archbishop of Brazil, is calling on churches and agencies around the Communion to give financial and prayerful support to the thousands of families displaced by flooding in the North-West. 

14 March 2014

Women need integrated services for empowerment, panel says

58th UNCSW session focuses on MDGs and women, girls

13 March 2014

USA: Digital presence for bishops against gun violence

A group of more than 30 bishops of the Episcopal Church have launched a new website to support their campaign to end gun violence.

12 March 2014

Panel to discuss 'the engines that drive human trafficking'

A panel discussion taking place alongside the UN's Commission on the Status of Women will examine the 'hidden engines' that drive human trafficking

11 March 2014