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Anglican Communion prepares for Archbishop Welby's inauguration

Anglican Communion prepares for Archbishop Welby's inauguration

Members of the worldwide Anglican Communion are gearing up for tomorrow’s inauguration of Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby at Canterbury Cathedral. 

20 March 2013

Guide to the Archbishop of Canterbury's inauguration

Guide to the Archbishop of Canterbury's inauguration

The modern term would be inauguration, but 'enthronement' remains appropriate: this ceremony is all about the Archbishop of Canterbury 'taking his seat' - in fact, two seats.

19 March 2013

Global data upend usual picture of Christianity trends

Global data upend usual picture of Christianity trends

Despite a century-long decline, religious affiliation has shown a marked resurgence globally since 1970

19 March 2013

Communications Director sought for seminary with Communion links

As it announces the appointment of the Revd Robert Heaney, Ph.D. as the new Director of the Center for Anglican Communion Studies and Assistant Professor of Christian Mission, Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS), is also advertising for a new Director of Communications.

16 March 2013

Anglicans commissioned to write Titanic II prayer

Anglicans commissioned to write Titanic II prayer

The Mission to Seafarers global maritime welfare charity is pleased to announce that we have been commissioned to write and deliver a prayer of remembrance and to give a blessing to the future crew, passengers and engineers who will sail on the replica cruise ship Titanic II.

14 March 2013

"The Church universal needs Anglicans" - Pope Francis

"The Church universal needs Anglicans" - Pope Francis

The new Pope has reportedly said the Church universal needs Anglicans and that the Ordinariate is "quite unnecessary".

14 March 2013

Sign language goes to Anglican school

Sign language goes to Anglican school

The Revd Fr Jesus Latan, SOUL Coordinator, approached Canon Kenley Baldeo, principal of Richmond Street Boys Anglican School, to present a proposal to promote the teaching of sign language as a pilot programme.

13 March 2013

New Secretary General for the Mission to Seafarers

New Secretary General for the Mission to Seafarers

The Revd Andrew Wright has taken up his new post as Secretary General of The Mission to Seafarers. Revd Wright has joined the Mission from Fishermen’s Mission, where he was chaplain and director of operations.

13 March 2013

VTS Names Director of the Center for Anglican Communion Studies

VTS Names Director of the Center for Anglican Communion Studies

Alexandria, VA – On March 7, 2013, the VTS Board of Trustees unanimously approved the appointment of the Rev. Robert Heaney

13 March 2013

'Carnage' of gun violence must stop, bishops say

'Carnage' of gun violence must stop, bishops say

Retreat concludes with call for ‘new conversation’ that challenges U.S. gun violence

13 March 2013