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Bishop provides vital image of church in South India

Bishop provides vital image of church in South India

The Bishop of Southeastern India, the Rt Revd. Kunnumpurathu Samuel, brought his church to attention in Texas Episcopalians during his visit and said the pressing mission of the church in India was taking steps towards the eradication of poverty, women empowerment and youth development.

01 May 2001

Interfaith Alliance pushes hate-crimes bill

Interfaith Alliance pushes hate-crimes bill

Christians in the U.S., under the umbrella body of Interfaith Alliance, which represents a number of religions lobbying for social causes, is pressing the U.S. Senate for the reintroduction of hate-crimes legislation and be "true to the prophetic core or our religions."

01 May 2001

Episcopalians and Greek Orthodox share space in Seattle

Episcopalians and Greek Orthodox share space in Seattle

The relationship of the Episcopal Church of Redeemer and the Greek Orthodox, in Seattle, USA, is taking wings, as the two congregations share the same space in a way that celebrates what they have in common and honour their differences.

20 March 2001

Oklahoma Christians taking a stand against capital punishment

Oklahoma Christians taking a stand against capital punishment

 The Bishop of Oklahoma, the Rt. Revd. Robert Moody, has asked his diocese to prayerfully address the issue of capital punishment and critically look at how it impacts on the society at large.

08 March 2001

Churches form a friendship

Churches form a friendship

St Mary's Episcopal Church in Tampa, USA, has become home to two congregations, who have formed a bond that transcends culture, language, race and religion, after using the same building for three years at different times on Sundays.

19 February 2001

Former ACC Member from USA dies

Former ACC Member from USA dies

The Reverend Austin Cooper died on Wednesday, February 14, 2001.

16 February 2001

A Greeting to the Primates of the Anglican Communion

A Greeting to the Primates of the Anglican Communion

As members of the Executive Council of the Episcopal Church we give thanks for the vital response to the gospel all around us in our Province of the Anglican Communion, and for the renewed commitment we see everywhere to the church's mission.

16 February 2001

A new Sabbath

A new Sabbath

Two Episcopal priests are bracing themselves for a second World Sabbath, focused around the idea of working for peace and justice and to combat the evils of religious prejudice and violence, at Christ Church Cranbrook, Bloomfield Hills, USA.

15 February 2001

Episcopal Relief and Development donates to earthquake struck El Salvador

Episcopal Relief and Development donates to earthquake struck El Salvador

Episcopal Relief and Development based in the United states of America, has sent an emergency grant of $25,000 assistance through, following a major earthquake in El Salvador, in which hundreds have died and tens of thousands were left without homes.

07 February 2001

Church leaders seek amnesty for non-violent drug offenders

Church leaders seek amnesty for non-violent drug offenders

More than 525 leaders of faith communities, including at least 45 Episcopalians, have signed a letter to President Clinton urging him to commute the sentences of low-level, non-violent federal drug offenders.

17 January 2001