Anglican Communion News Service Feed - ACNS (en-gb) https://www.aconews.dotnetcloud.co.uk/rss Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:06:00 GMT Latest news from the Anglican Communion News Service en (C) ACO 2026 https://www.aconews.dotnetcloud.co.uk/images/logo.png Anglican Communion News Service Feed - ACNS (en-gb) https://www.aconews.dotnetcloud.co.uk/rss Anglican Communion Science Commission funding to support young science-and-faith leaders https://www.aconews.dotnetcloud.co.uk/news/2026/07/anglican-communion-science-commission-funding-to-support-young-science-and-faith-leaders.aspx Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:06:00 GMT https://www.aconews.dotnetcloud.co.uk/news/2026/07/anglican-communion-science-commission-funding-to-support-young-science-and-faith-leaders.aspx The Science Commission will award funding to young leaders for projects that show how science and faith can work together in areas like the environment, health and AI.  The Science Commission will award funding to young leaders for projects that show how science and faith can work together in areas like the environment, health and AI. 

]]> 75 years on from the Refugee Convention: Humanitarian work must continue 'until everyone is safe' https://www.aconews.dotnetcloud.co.uk/news/2026/07/75-years-on-from-the-refugee-convention-humanitarian-work-must-continue-until-everyone-is-safe.aspx Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:04:00 GMT https://www.aconews.dotnetcloud.co.uk/news/2026/07/75-years-on-from-the-refugee-convention-humanitarian-work-must-continue-until-everyone-is-safe.aspx 75 years ago today, the world adopted the Refugee Convention. It has saved lives and given refugees a path to safety. Anglican News shares how Anglicans support refugees and why advocacy is vital 'until everyone is safe'.
75 years ago today, the world adopted the Refugee Convention. It has saved lives and given refugees a path to safety. Anglican News shares how Anglicans support refugees and why advocacy is vital 'until everyone is safe'.
]]> Archbishop of Canterbury welcomed to Ghana with all female-led church service in Accra https://www.aconews.dotnetcloud.co.uk/news/2026/07/archbishop-of-canterbury-welcomed-to-ghana-with-all-female-led-church-service-in-accra.aspx Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:33:00 GMT https://www.aconews.dotnetcloud.co.uk/news/2026/07/archbishop-of-canterbury-welcomed-to-ghana-with-all-female-led-church-service-in-accra.aspx The Archbishop of Canterbury began her 10-day visit to the Church of the Province of West Africa, preaching at a service in Accra led entirely by female clergy.   The Archbishop of Canterbury began her 10-day visit to the Church of the Province of West Africa, preaching at a service in Accra led entirely by female clergy.

 

]]> The Archbishop of Canterbury to visit Ghana and Cameroon in the Church of the Province of West Africa https://www.aconews.dotnetcloud.co.uk/news/2026/07/the-archbishop-of-canterbury-to-visit-ghana-and-cameroon-in-the-church-of-the-province-of-west-africa.aspx Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:10:00 GMT https://www.aconews.dotnetcloud.co.uk/news/2026/07/the-archbishop-of-canterbury-to-visit-ghana-and-cameroon-in-the-church-of-the-province-of-west-africa.aspx The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally, will begin a 10-day visit to the Church of the Province of West Africa on Sunday, July 26. The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally, will begin a 10-day visit to the Church of the Province of West Africa on Sunday, July 26.

]]> Indigenous Anglicans' Support for Navajoland's Journey of Self Determination https://www.aconews.dotnetcloud.co.uk/news/2026/07/indigenous-anglicans-support-for-navajolands-journey-of-self-determination.aspx Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:05:00 GMT https://www.aconews.dotnetcloud.co.uk/news/2026/07/indigenous-anglicans-support-for-navajolands-journey-of-self-determination.aspx Indigenous Anglicans from four provinces of the Anglican Communion have issued a joint statement of support for the Episcopal Church in Navajoland, after the second postponement of the election of its first Bishop Diocesan.  Indigenous Anglicans from four provinces of the Anglican Communion have issued a joint statement of support for the Episcopal Church in Navajoland, after the second postponement of the election of its first Bishop Diocesan. 

]]> Churches in Ireland jointly welcome the Princess Royal to visit World War II burial sites https://www.aconews.dotnetcloud.co.uk/news/2026/07/churches-in-ireland-jointly-welcome-the-princess-royal-to-visit-world-war-ii-burial-sites.aspx Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:17:00 GMT https://www.aconews.dotnetcloud.co.uk/news/2026/07/churches-in-ireland-jointly-welcome-the-princess-royal-to-visit-world-war-ii-burial-sites.aspx The Princess Royal took part in acts of remembrance at the war graves of airmen from World War Two in neighbouring churches in Irvinestown, Northern Ireland. Clergy from the Church of Ireland, the Roman Catholic Church, Presbyterian and Methodist churches led the service together. The Princess Royal took part in acts of remembrance at the war graves of airmen from World War Two in neighbouring churches in Irvinestown, Northern Ireland. Clergy from the Church of Ireland, the Roman Catholic Church, Presbyterian and Methodist churches led the service together.

]]> The Diocese of Garissa supports clean water project for Farjano Primary School learners https://www.aconews.dotnetcloud.co.uk/news/2026/07/the-diocese-of-garissa-supports-clean-water-project-for-farjano-primary-school-learners.aspx Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:24:00 GMT https://www.aconews.dotnetcloud.co.uk/news/2026/07/the-diocese-of-garissa-supports-clean-water-project-for-farjano-primary-school-learners.aspx The Anglican Diocese of Garissa has engaged in a transformative water provision project for a local school in partnership with other local organisations. The Anglican Diocese of Garissa has engaged in a transformative water provision project for a local school in partnership with other local organisations.

]]> Pentecostal–Anglican Commission advances work on ‘Transforming Holiness’ https://www.aconews.dotnetcloud.co.uk/news/2026/07/pentecostal%e2%80%93anglican-commission-advances-work-on-%e2%80%98transforming-holiness%e2%80%99.aspx Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:13:00 GMT https://www.aconews.dotnetcloud.co.uk/news/2026/07/pentecostal%e2%80%93anglican-commission-advances-work-on-%e2%80%98transforming-holiness%e2%80%99.aspx The International Pentecostal–Anglican Commission (IPAC) has held met to continue work on exploring the theme of ‘Transforming Holiness’. The International Pentecostal–Anglican Commission (IPAC) has held met to continue work on exploring the theme of ‘Transforming Holiness’.

]]> Bishop of Liwolo issues fresh appeal for humanitarian aid in South Sudan https://www.aconews.dotnetcloud.co.uk/news/2026/07/bishop-of-liwolo-issues-fresh-appeal-for-humanitarian-aid-in-south-sudan.aspx Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:42:00 GMT https://www.aconews.dotnetcloud.co.uk/news/2026/07/bishop-of-liwolo-issues-fresh-appeal-for-humanitarian-aid-in-south-sudan.aspx A fresh appeal for humanitarian aid has been issued by the Bishop of Liwolo in South Sudan. It is the second appeal made in the space of a week.  A fresh appeal for humanitarian aid has been issued by the Bishop of Liwolo in South Sudan. It is the second appeal made in the space of a week. 

]]> Momentum grows for Anglican observance of the Feast of Creation in Christ https://www.aconews.dotnetcloud.co.uk/news/2026/07/momentum-grows-for-anglican-observance-of-the-feast-of-creation-in-christ.aspx Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:33:00 GMT https://www.aconews.dotnetcloud.co.uk/news/2026/07/momentum-grows-for-anglican-observance-of-the-feast-of-creation-in-christ.aspx Several Anglican churches around the world are preparing to observe the Feast of Creation in Christ this September.  Several Anglican churches around the world are preparing to observe the Feast of Creation in Christ this September. 

]]> Anglican–Old Catholic Council discusses refugee support, creation care and ecumenical cooperation https://www.aconews.dotnetcloud.co.uk/news/2026/07/anglican%e2%80%93old-catholic-council-discusses-refugee-support,-creation-care-and-ecumenical-cooperation.aspx Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:39:00 GMT https://www.aconews.dotnetcloud.co.uk/news/2026/07/anglican%e2%80%93old-catholic-council-discusses-refugee-support,-creation-care-and-ecumenical-cooperation.aspx The Anglican–Old Catholic International Coordinating Council has met to discuss shared work on refugee support, care for creation, safeguarding and ecumenical relations. The Anglican–Old Catholic International Coordinating Council has met to discuss shared work on refugee support, care for creation, safeguarding and ecumenical relations.

]]> Bishop of Liwolo in South Sudan issues ‘Urgent Humanitarian Appeal’ for internally displaced persons https://www.aconews.dotnetcloud.co.uk/news/2026/07/bishop-of-liwolo-in-south-sudan-issues-%e2%80%98urgent-humanitarian-appeal%e2%80%99-for-internally-displaced-persons.aspx Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:53:00 GMT https://www.aconews.dotnetcloud.co.uk/news/2026/07/bishop-of-liwolo-in-south-sudan-issues-%e2%80%98urgent-humanitarian-appeal%e2%80%99-for-internally-displaced-persons.aspx The Rt Revd Joseph Aba Nicanor, Bishop of the Diocese of Liwolo, has issued an urgent appeal for emergency assistance for displaced persons. The Rt Revd Joseph Aba Nicanor, Bishop of the Diocese of Liwolo, has issued an urgent appeal for emergency assistance for displaced persons.

]]> Neurodiversity is a gift, ‘not a problem to be solved’, says the Archbishop of Canterbury https://www.aconews.dotnetcloud.co.uk/news/2026/07/neurodiversity-is-a-gift,-%e2%80%98not-a-problem-to-be-solved%e2%80%99,-says-the-archbishop-of-canterbury.aspx Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:57:00 GMT https://www.aconews.dotnetcloud.co.uk/news/2026/07/neurodiversity-is-a-gift,-%e2%80%98not-a-problem-to-be-solved%e2%80%99,-says-the-archbishop-of-canterbury.aspx Members of the Church of England Synod have approved a proposal for more training on neurodiversity and to establish a new network of neurodiversity ‘champions’ throughout its dioceses. Members of the Church of England Synod have approved a proposal for more training on neurodiversity and to establish a new network of neurodiversity ‘champions’ throughout its dioceses.

]]> Diocese of Cape Town says diversity is a ‘gift from God’ and calls for an end to xenophobia https://www.aconews.dotnetcloud.co.uk/news/2026/07/diocese-of-cape-town-says-diversity-is-a-%e2%80%98gift-from-god%e2%80%99-and-calls-for-an-end-to-xenophobia.aspx Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:20:00 GMT https://www.aconews.dotnetcloud.co.uk/news/2026/07/diocese-of-cape-town-says-diversity-is-a-%e2%80%98gift-from-god%e2%80%99-and-calls-for-an-end-to-xenophobia.aspx The Diocese of Cape Town in the Anglican Church of Southern Africa passed a resolution at its Synod expressing ‘deep sorrow and heartfelt apology to brothers and sisters from across the African continent who have experienced fear, rejection or hostility’ within South Africa amid a wave of violence against foreign nationals. The Diocese of Cape Town in the Anglican Church of Southern Africa passed a resolution at its Synod expressing ‘deep sorrow and heartfelt apology to brothers and sisters from across the African continent who have experienced fear, rejection or hostility’ within South Africa amid a wave of violence against foreign nationals.

]]> Church of England Synod approves new creation care resource https://www.aconews.dotnetcloud.co.uk/news/2026/07/church-of-england-synod-approves-new-creation-care-resource.aspx Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:12:00 GMT https://www.aconews.dotnetcloud.co.uk/news/2026/07/church-of-england-synod-approves-new-creation-care-resource.aspx The Church of England General Synod has approved a major new teaching document from the House of Bishops, titled Hope for All Creation: A Theological Response.  The Church of England General Synod has approved a major new teaching document from the House of Bishops, titled Hope for All Creation: A Theological Response. 

]]> The first Māori Dean of Napier's Cathedral of St John the Evangelist appointed in Diocese of Waiapu https://www.aconews.dotnetcloud.co.uk/news/2026/07/the-first-māori-dean-of-napiers-cathedral-of-st-john-the-evangelist-appointed-in-diocese-of-waiapu.aspx Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:23:00 GMT https://www.aconews.dotnetcloud.co.uk/news/2026/07/the-first-māori-dean-of-napiers-cathedral-of-st-john-the-evangelist-appointed-in-diocese-of-waiapu.aspx The Venerable Ruihana Paenga has been appointed as Dean of Waiapu, where she will lead ministry at Waiapu Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist in Napier, New Zealand. The Venerable Ruihana Paenga has been appointed as Dean of Waiapu, where she will lead ministry at Waiapu Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist in Napier, New Zealand.

]]> Strengthening inter faith relationships in a changing world https://www.aconews.dotnetcloud.co.uk/news/2026/07/strengthening-inter-faith-relationships-in-a-changing-world.aspx Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:59:00 GMT https://www.aconews.dotnetcloud.co.uk/news/2026/07/strengthening-inter-faith-relationships-in-a-changing-world.aspx Leaders from the Anglican Inter Faith Commission addressed the members of the Anglican Consultative Council at their nineteenth meeting in Belfast (ACC-19), sharing about the work and vision of the commission. Leaders from the Anglican Inter Faith Commission addressed the members of the Anglican Consultative Council at their nineteenth meeting in Belfast (ACC-19), sharing about the work and vision of the commission.

]]> Youth peacemakers speak about living legacy of peace at ACC-19 https://www.aconews.dotnetcloud.co.uk/news/2026/07/youth-peacemakers-speak-about-living-legacy-of-peace-at-acc-19.aspx Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:02:00 GMT https://www.aconews.dotnetcloud.co.uk/news/2026/07/youth-peacemakers-speak-about-living-legacy-of-peace-at-acc-19.aspx Delegates to ACC-19 in Belfast reflected on and celebrated the role of young people in the ministry of peace and reconciliation. Delegates to ACC-19 in Belfast reflected on and celebrated the role of young people in the ministry of peace and reconciliation.

]]> Anglican Communion Science Commission explores the relationship between faith and science https://www.aconews.dotnetcloud.co.uk/news/2026/07/anglican-communion-science-commission-explores-the-relationship-between-faith-and-science.aspx Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:23:00 GMT https://www.aconews.dotnetcloud.co.uk/news/2026/07/anglican-communion-science-commission-explores-the-relationship-between-faith-and-science.aspx Delegates at ACC-19 heard from the Anglican Communion Science Commission (ACSC), learning more about its work in helping churches engage with science and technology. Delegates at ACC-19 heard from the Anglican Communion Science Commission (ACSC), learning more about its work in helping churches engage with science and technology.

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