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Anglicans Welcome Women Bishops and Wrestle with Gender Justice within the Church

While the Anglican Church of Southern Africa had two women Bishops at its Provincial Synod for the first time

07 October 2013

Historic Greetings to Anglicans from the Council of African Instituted Churches

In a historic first, the Council of African Instituted Churches of South Africa sent greetings to the Provincial Synod of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa

07 October 2013

Southern Africa’s Anglicans Pledge Partnership with Anglicans in Sudan and South Sudan

The Anglican Church in Southern Africa has committed itself to form a partnership with the Episcopal Church in Sudan

07 October 2013

Youth leaders appreciate Synod support, say Church can do more

"Young people need more opportunities to speak into Church life" youth leaders

05 October 2013

Drought and Threat of Famine in Angola and Namibia

Drought and Threat of Famine in Angola and Namibia

The Anglican Church of Southern Africa voiced its concern at the current drought in Angola and Namibia, and the threat of famine that it brings.

05 October 2013

Southern African Anglican Church Prioritises Education

Southern African Anglican Church Prioritises Education

Anglican congregations are taking imaginative initiatives to support education

05 October 2013

Anglican Church of Southern Africa considers Pastoral Response to Civil Unions

The Anglican Church of Southern Africa has urged its bishops to provide guidelines for giving pastoral care to same-sex couples 

04 October 2013

Southern Africa completes adoption of Anglican Covenant

The Anglican Church of Southern Africa (ACSA) has adopted the Anglican Communion Covenant.

04 October 2013

Thabo Mbeki Calls on Churches to Raise their Voices and Act

Former South African president Thabo Mbeki today criticised the country's churches for ‘demobilising’ after the end of apartheid 

03 October 2013

Southern Africa Anglicans honour their dead

The Anglican Church of Southern Africa synod observed silence for Westgate Mall attack victim James Thomas, and for former Primate Philip Russel who died in July. 

02 October 2013