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Anglicans join world Christians as Lent begins

Anglicans join world Christians as Lent begins

Anglicans around the world will begin observing Lent with service of penitence, litany, Eucharist and imposition of ashes. Lent is uniquely ‘popular’ with Anglicans with study guides, projects, appeals (such as the Anglican Church of Canada) and Lenten books - as with the traditional Archbishop of Canterbury's lent Book.

22 February 2007

ACO: Archbishop of Canterbury: comments at the final press conference in Tanzania

ACO: Archbishop of Canterbury: comments at the final press conference in Tanzania

May I echo the thanks for your patience which Philip has already shared with you – we’re very appreciative of the fact that it is late and we’re all tired.

21 February 2007

Aoteoroa, New Zealand & Polynesia Fourth National Interfaith Forum

Aoteoroa, New Zealand & Polynesia Fourth National Interfaith Forum
Held in Hamilton and hosted by the Waikoto Interfaith Council, attracted some 150 participants form all over New Zealand and was addressed by speakers from a variety of faith backgrounds.

20 February 2007

ACO: Primates Meeting Communique

ACO: Primates Meeting Communique

The Communiqué of the Primates’ Meeting in Dar es Salaam
19th February 2007

19 February 2007

Archbishop of Canterbury - scars of slavery still with us

Archbishop of Canterbury - scars of slavery still with us

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has said the scars of slavery are still with modern society and that Zanzibar’s slave trade history is crucial to the understanding not just of the history of East Africa, but of humanity. 

19 February 2007

Archbisop of Canterbury's sermon given at Zanzibar Cathedral

Archbisop of Canterbury's sermon given at Zanzibar Cathedral

Once again may I thank you for your welcome and may I give you the assurance of the love and prayers of your brothers and sisters in the Church of England.

 

19 February 2007

Report of the Covenant Design Group

Report of the Covenant Design Group

The Covenant Design Group, appointed by the Archbishop of Canterbury on behalf of the Primates of the Anglican Communion, held its first meeting in Nassau, the Bahamas, between Monday, 15th and Thursday, 18th January, 2007.

19 February 2007

Clarifications regarding the front page article in The Times, 19 February 2007

Clarifications regarding the front page article in The Times, 19 February 2007

Growing Together in Unity and Mission is being published as an agreed statement of IARCCUM (the International Anglican - Roman Catholic Commission for Unity and Mission), and is to be published under the Commission’s authority, not as an official statement of the Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion.

19 February 2007

Archbishop of Canterbury Meets with President Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania

In mid-afternoon (16th February), the Archbishop of Canterbury made a courtesy call on President Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania and paid tribute to the progress the country has made in recent years. The Rev. Jonathan Jennings, Archbishop Williams' press officer, quoted him as saying that 'Tanzania has been a symbol of hope and stands for what can be achieved through democratic development.'

17 February 2007

Primates Meeting - Press briefing on 16 Feb 2007

Primates Meeting - Press briefing on 16 Feb 2007

Given by Archbishop Philip Aspinall, Archbishop of Brisbane and Primate of Australia (designated by the Primates as the official spokesperson for the Primates’ Meeting)

16 February 2007