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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

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

World-wide Anglican leaders gather in Tanzania

World-wide Anglican leaders gather in Tanzania

In the days running up to the meeting of the Primates of the Anglican Communion (15-19 February), the Standing Committee of the Anglican Consultative Council (ACC) and the Primates will meet in the White Sands Hotel for their regular annual meeting

12 February 2007

Explanatory note: The Anglican Consultative Council

Explanatory note: The Anglican Consultative Council

There are four instruments of unity that serve the world wide family of Anglican/Episcopal churches. They are: The Lambeth Conference (meets every 10 years, for bishops); the Primates Meetings (regular meetings for the senior archbishops and bishops of the 38 Provinces); the Anglican Consultative Council (meeting every 3 years or so, includes laity, bishops, priests, deacons); and the Archbishop of Canterbury in his international role as primus inter pares

25 February 2005

The Anglican Communion Primates' Meeting Communique, February 2005

The Anglican Communion Primates' Meeting Communique, February 2005

As Primates of the Anglican Communion and Moderators of the United Churches, we gathered at the Dromantine Retreat and Conference Centre, Newry, in Northern Ireland, between 20th and 25th February, 2005

24 February 2005

Sermon Preached by the Archbishop of Canterbury at St Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh

Sermon Preached by the Archbishop of Canterbury at St Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh

From our first reading this evening, 'you shall be to me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation'. These words spoken to the people of Israel in the wilderness are spoken again to the church in the New Testament. And spoken to us today. 

22 February 2005

Collect for the Primates Meeting

Collect for the Primates Meeting

The following prayer was written for the 2005 Primates Meeting by the chaplain to the meeting, the Revd Shane Forster, on the staff of the Archbishop of Armagh in Ireland

21 February 2005

Media Advisory on the 2005 Primates Meeting

Media Advisory on the 2005 Primates Meeting

The Primates of the Anglican Communion are to hold their regular meeting at the Dromantine Conference Centre near Newry, Northern Ireland, between 21-25 February 2005. The meeting of the 38 provincial Primates of the Anglican Communion will be centred on Bible study, Eucharist and retreat led by the Archbishop of Canterbury

08 February 2005

For the Primates of the Anglican Communion from Bishop Griswold

For the Primates of the Anglican Communion from Bishop Griswold

I returned home from our meeting at Lambeth grateful for the spirit of candor in which we shared our thoughts and feelings. I thank God for the opportunity to come together in Christ's name and for the strong bonds and mutual affection that exist between us.

24 October 2003