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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity resources available

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity resources available

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which will be observed by Christian churches worldwide January 18-25, has adopted as its theme the passage from Matthew 18:20, 'Where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.'

18 January 2006

TEAC meeting convenes in South Africa

TEAC meeting convenes in South Africa

Approximately 35 members of the Anglican Communion Working Group on Theological Education (TEAC) are currently gathering for a major meeting at Kempton Park Conference Centre near Johannesburg, South Africa. The meeting will last from 14 - 21 January 2006

16 January 2006

Anglican Communion Office Staff News

Anglican Communion Office Staff News

Canon Kenneth Kearon, Secretary-General of the Anglican Communion is delighted to announce three new appointements to the Anglican Communion Office. Clare Amos has been appointed as Director of Theological Studies for the Anglican Communion. Christine Codner appointed Senior PA to the Secretary General and Suminder Duggal appointed Communications Assistant.

10 January 2006

Archbishop - Christians should visit 'struggling' Bethlehem

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has urged Christians throughout the world to make efforts to visit Bethlehem as a place of pilgrimage and to remember the 'struggling' town in their prayers

09 January 2006

Anglicans flock to Church for Christmas

Anglicans flock to Church for Christmas

Churches from around the Anglican Communion reported record attendance at their Christmas services. Carol Services and the traditional Midnight Mass found churches with standing room only, with some places having to turn people away for safety reasons

05 January 2006

The Archbishop of Canterburys New Years Broadcast, 31 December 2005

The Archbishop of Canterburys New Years Broadcast, 31 December 2005

Archbishop of Canterbury -Close the gap between neighboursThe Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has urged people to do what they can to close the gaps between themselves and their neighbours. Dr Williams was speaking in his New Year message, filmed partly at the 999 Club, a drop-in centre in Deptford in South East London.

01 January 2006

The Archbishop of Canterbury's Christmas Day Sermon 2005

The Archbishop of Canterbury's Christmas Day Sermon 2005

'Exactly twelve months ago, on the last Sunday of December 2004, we were beginning to confront the reality of one of the most terrible natural disasters in living memory. It's impossible not to be aware of that anniversary: dates are etched in our minds. 

25 December 2005

The Archbishop of Canterbury's Sermon for Christmas Day

The Archbishop of Canterbury's Sermon for Christmas Day

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, is to use his Christmas sermon to pay tribute to the example of Christian forgiveness offered by two families in response to horrific violence. 

24 December 2005

2006 Week Of Prayer for Christian Unity

2006 Week Of Prayer for Christian Unity

'Where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them' from Matt. 18:20 is the theme of the 2006 edition of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. It was chosen by an ecumenical group in Ireland.

21 December 2005

Special Report Lambeth Conference 2008 Press Media Release no. 2

Special Report Lambeth Conference 2008 Press Media Release no. 2

The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Rowan Williams has announced the appointment of the Bishop Halapua as Chaplain for the Lambeth Conference 2008.

20 December 2005