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Prayer vigil for Nelson Mandela held in Dublin

A prayer service for the former president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, took place in Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin.

20 June 2013

Anglicans worldwide invited to pray for their spiritual leader

Anglicans worldwide invited to pray for their spiritual leader

As Archbishop Justin Welby prepares for his inauguration in Canterbury today, the 85 million members of the Anglican Communion are being invited to pray for him and his ministry.

21 March 2013

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity at St. George’s Jerusalem

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity at St. George’s Jerusalem

During the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (January 19 – 27th) ecumenical celebrations are held throughout the Christian Churches in Jerusalem. On Sunday January 20, a 5pm Evening Service was held at the Anglican Cathedral of St. George the Martyr.

01 February 2013

Jerusalem churches celebrate Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Jerusalem churches celebrate Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

During the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (Jan. 19-27) ecumenical celebrations are being held throughout the Christian churches in Jerusalem. The Theme for the week is “What Does the Lord Require of Us?”

23 January 2013

Churches celebrate Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Churches celebrate Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Drawing on the Indian churches’ experience of Christian disunity in the realities of casteism, churches around the world are celebrating the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity with a particular focus on justice as integral to the unity they seek.

23 January 2013

Anglican Archbishop Thabo Makgoba calls for urgent prayers for Nelson Mandela

Anglican Archbishop Thabo Makgoba calls for urgent prayers for Nelson Mandela

The Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town, the Most Revd Dr Thabo Makgoba, has issued the following call for prayers for Nelson Mandela (known in South Africa by his ‘clan name’ of Madiba), his wife Graça Machel, and family.

22 December 2012

Statement by the Bishop of Down & Dromore on Threat to MP

Statement by the Bishop of Down & Dromore on Threat to MP

It is deeply disturbing to learn of a death threat against the elected Member of Parliament for East Belfast, Naomi Long, and of attacks against other elected representatives, in the wake of reaction to the recent vote on the flying of the Union Flag at Belfast City Hall.

07 December 2012

Archbishop of Canterbury's Statement for the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children

Archbishop of Canterbury's Statement for the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has released a statement for the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children.

20 November 2012

Anglican Prayer Books Collection Unveiled at University of Kentucky

Anglican Prayer Books Collection Unveiled at University of Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 1, 2011) − The Abbitt-DuPriest Collection of Anglican Prayer Books at the University of Kentucky will be unveiled as part of a dedication ceremony scheduled for 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, in the Great Hall, of the Margaret I. King Building. The dedication ceremony is free and open to the public.

07 December 2011

Lifting Women's Voices - Prayers to Change the World

Lifting Women's Voices - Prayers to Change the World

This stunning collection of prayers from women throughout the Anglican Communion is organized according to themes of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals.

 

09 July 2009