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Anglican Women's Empowerment confronts plight of the girl child

Anglican Women's Empowerment confronts plight of the girl child

More than 80 Anglican delegates gather for United Nations Commission on the Status of Women

27 February 2007

Bonnie Anderson issues statement on Primates' communique

Bonnie Anderson issues statement on Primates' communique

Bonnie Anderson, president of the House of Deputies, has issued a statement on the recently concluded Primates' Meeting and the resulting communiqué.

27 February 2007

A Season of Fasting: Reflections on the Primates Meeting

A Season of Fasting: Reflections on the Primates Meeting

Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori offered the following reflections following the February 15-19 meeting of Anglican Primates near Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

22 February 2007

Presiding Bishop of ECUSA reflects on Primates' Meeting

Presiding Bishop of ECUSA reflects on Primates' Meeting

The Primates of the Anglican Communion have called for the formation of a "Pastoral Council" that would work in cooperation with the Episcopal Church to facilitate and encourage healing and reconciliation, particularly for those who feel unable to accept the ministry of their bishop or the presiding bishop.

21 February 2007

In Zanzibar, Anglican Primates join in repentance at former slave market

In Zanzibar, Anglican Primates join in repentance at former slave market

A slave market whipping post once stood where the high altar now rises inside Zanzibar's 127-year-old Christ Church Cathedral.

19 February 2007

Primates' Meeting: Talks take a turn

Primates' Meeting: Talks take a turn

The way that the Primates' Meetings had been proceeding took a turn on Saturday. Archbishop Phillip Aspinall of Australia the spokesperson for the Primates was unable to attend the media briefing. He is part of the team producing the final statement and was needed for the meeting that had begun to work on the statement.

19 February 2007

Primates discuss Covenant, Listening Process; continue Windsor consideration

Primates discuss Covenant, Listening Process; continue Windsor consideration

...together with a report on the Listening Process, and further consideration about the Episcopal Church's response to the Windsor Report occupied the February 16 sessions of the Primates' Meeting near Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

17 February 2007

Primates engage in 'intense listening,' discuss Windsor response

Primates engage in 'intense listening,' discuss Windsor response

Intense listening, characterized by an expression of ‘patience, graciousness, care and Respect’ was the atmosphere in which the Primates gathered February 15, said Australia's Archbishop Phillip Aspinall during a media briefing following the conclusion of their first day of sessions.

16 February 2007

Communications Committee endorses negotiations with Augsburg Fortress

Communications Committee endorses negotiations with Augsburg Fortress

General Synod's Communications and Information Resources Committee has unanimously endorsed negotiations with Augsburg Fortress Canada that would see the continuation of a bookstore at the site presently occupied by the Anglican Book Centre.

15 February 2007

Diocese of Louisiana responds to tornado damage

Diocese of Louisiana responds to tornado damage

Before dawn February 13 a tornado touched down in several parts of New Orleans and Jefferson Parishes, leaving a swath of destruction. When damage reports rolled in, Bishop Charles Jenkins and the clergy mobilized to help those affected by the storm.

15 February 2007