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Representatives of the Episcopal Church's peace and justice networks met at a conference center near San Francisco in early January to present overviews of their ministries and forge new partnerships. The meeting was convened by the Rev. Carmen Guerrero, Jubilee officer for the Episcopal Church.

19 February 2002

20/20 Strategy Group moves beyond mere numbers

20/20 Strategy Group moves beyond mere numbers

When they arrived at Camp Allen in the Diocese of Texas on January 28, members of the 20/20 Strategy Group and program groups may have thought that 20/20 was all about the numbers 

15 February 2002

Anglicans report 'good dialogue on tough issues' with government

Anglicans report 'good dialogue on tough issues' with government

First negotiations since collapse of ecumenical group.

12 February 2002

Missionary sends urgent request for prayer in Madagascar political crisis

Missionary sends urgent request for prayer in Madagascar political crisis

The Revd Todd McGregor, a missionary from the Diocese of Southeast Florida who has worked in Madagascar for the past ten years, sent an urgent request for prayer early on the morning of Friday 25 January.

12 February 2002

Archbishop of Canada to be chosen by e-mail

Archbishop of Canada to be chosen by e-mail

In a move designed to save thousands of dollars in travel expenses, eliminate an extra meeting and preserve summer vacations, the Ecclesiastical Province of Canada plans to vote for a new metropolitan by fax and e-mail.

08 February 2002

Global leaders warned and encouraged by religious leaders at WEF

Global leaders warned and encouraged by religious leaders at WEF

Global leaders gathered at the 2002 World Economic Forum (WEF) in New York January 31-February 4 were warned that corporations and international organizations must become more accountable to the countries and peoples of the world.

07 February 2002

Archbishop of Canterbury George Carey visits site of terrorist attacks in New York

Archbishop of Canterbury George Carey visits site of terrorist attacks in New York

Archbishop of Canterbury George Carey visited the devastated site of New York's World Trade Center on Sunday February 3, co-leading a memorial service at "Ground Zero," visiting the relief mission to rescue workers at nearby St. Paul's Chapel, and preaching a sermon at Trinity Church, Wall Street, that put the arduous and often horrific tasks of rescue workers and volunteers in the context of justice, love, and faith.

07 February 2002

Archbishop of Canterbury visits "Ground Zero" and Church emergency centre

Archbishop of Canterbury visits "Ground Zero" and Church emergency centre

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr George Carey, on Sunday 3 February visited an Anglican chapel at "Ground Zero" in New York that became a focal point for emergency operations following the terrorist attacks in New York on September 11.

07 February 2002

Anglican Leaders to visit Episcopal Chapel at Ground Zero

Anglican Leaders to visit Episcopal Chapel at Ground Zero

The Most Revd Frank T Griswold, Primate of the Episcopal Church, USA, will join the Spiritual Leader of the Anglican Communion, the Most Revd George L Carey, Archbishop of Canterbury, this Sunday at the church that became a centre of care and support following the September 11 tragedy.

02 February 2002

World's religious leaders join World Economic Forum for talks

World's religious leaders join World Economic Forum for talks

More than 40 representatives of the world's religions will meet at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting 2002, held at New York's Waldorf Astoria Hotel from January 31 to February 4. The Religious Leaders and Experts group will seek to confront some of the challenges facing the world in the aftermath of the tragic events of September 11.

02 February 2002