The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, the Most Revd Josiah Idowu-Fearon, is inviting everyone to pray daily for the Bishops and Archbishops who will be getting together in Canterbury, 11-16 January.
20 November 2015
A few days after a series of terrorist attacks devastated France and Lebanon, Muslim and Christian leaders gathered in Paris on 17 November for an evening of discussions about peace-making efforts and the role of religion in education, promoting dialogue and bringing an end to violence around the world.
19 November 2015
THE former Archbishop of Canterbury this week (17 November) criticised sections of the media for "dehumanising" Islamic State.
19 November 2015
Changes to the law on organ donation in Wales, which come into effect on 1 December, will mean that everyone will be considered a potential organ donor unless they register their decision to opt out. Previously in wales, as is still the case in the rest of the UK, organs for transplant could only be retrieved if a donor – or their next of kin – opted in.
18 November 2015
A new book by the Anglican theologian Dr Elaine Storkey, which documents her extensive research on gender-based violence against women and the role that the church plays – for good or ill – in the struggle against the global problem, is being launched today in the Speaker’s rooms at the House of Commons in London.
18 November 2015
British Acts of Parliament dating back to the 1500s could be repealed under a Statue Law reform process that is detailed in a Church of England consultation.
17 November 2015
Church of England parishes have been reminded of the vital role they can play in helping support the Armed Forces, veterans and their families at a training day aimed at promoting the Armed Forces Covenant.
17 November 2015
A Syrian Anglican priest has launched an innovative educational programme which is helping to turn young Syrian adolescents away from their feelings of hopelessness, despair and anger; and into Ambassadors for Peace – who then help to teach younger generations of Syrians.
16 November 2015
Church services and vigils have been held throughout the world in response to the terror attacks on Friday in Paris which killed at least 129 people. As they were taking place, Anglican leaders continued to reflect on the atrocities.
16 November 2015
Church leaders around the world have offered prayers and messages of solidarity after the series of terrorist attacks in Paris last night which left at least 127 people dead and many more fighting for their lives.
14 November 2015