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Church implements disaster strategy after devastating floods

The Church of Ceylon has implemented its disaster management plan in response to devastating floods that have displaced around 225,000 people and seriously impacted a further 200,000. Heavy rains have resulted in the confirmed deaths of 92 people; and a significant number of injures. Scores of people remain missing.

24 May 2016

Women from the Anglican and United Churches of South Asia discuss challenges and seek gender justice

Women from the Anglican and United Churches of South Asia share achievements in their work with women and girls and explore challenges in seeking gender justice in their region.

16 October 2015

Cast vote for common good, says Anglican Diocese of Colombo

Sri Lanka bishop urges stand against corruption and greed in upcoming parliamentary elections

04 August 2015

Commonwealth Fellowship shares education skills, experience across Anglican Communion

Anglican Alliance facilitates scheme to improve ability of Anglican schools to deliver quality education

02 July 2015

Bishop of Kurunegala resigns - Lambeth Palace statement

Statement from Lambeth Palace regarding the resignation of the Bishop of Kurunegala,The Rt Revd Greg Shantha Kumar Francis.

06 January 2015

Sri Lanka bishop: "Abstain from election violence"

The Bishop of Colombo has called on Christians to shun violence as the island nation prepares for elections.

22 December 2014

“Please pray for the victims of tea plantation landslide” – Sri Lanka Archdeacon

Around 200 people have died and hundreds more have been displaced in a massive landslide.

30 October 2014

Colombo bishop condemns anti-Muslim violence

Colombo's Anglican bishop has spoken out against anti-Muslim violence at the weekend that left people dead and injured. 

20 June 2014

Sri Lanka: Cautious welcome for police unit for religious disputes

Sri Lanka’s Government has announced the establishment of a special police unit to address religious disputes in the country

30 April 2014

Desmond Tutu backs calls for international probe on Sri Lanka

[The NationRetired Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu has called the UNHRC to push for an independing international inquiry in Sri Lanka

05 March 2014