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Ugandan Anglican through to final stage of peace essay competition

Ugandan Anglican through to final stage of peace essay competition

Five essays have been selected as the top entries in the Echos International Ecumenical Peace Convocation (IEPC) essay contest. It is tied to the IEPC, sponsored by the World Council of Churches (WCC), an event which is to be held in Kingston, Jamaica from 17 to 25 May 2011.

22 March 2011

Anglican clergy march over burnt church

Anglican clergy march over burnt church

UROMI - Clergy and laity of the Esan Diocese, Anglican Communion during the weekend embarked on a procession in Uromi, over the burning of St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Uromi, Esan North East Local Government of Edo State by suspected arsonists.

22 March 2011

Anglicans, Christian Aid renew partnership

Anglicans, Christian Aid renew partnership

Anglicans and Christian Aid renewed their partnership for development at a three-day consultation in Kenya

18 March 2011

Churches Outraged by Threats Against SACC President & Anglican bishop

Churches Outraged by Threats Against SACC President & Anglican bishop

The South African Council of Churches and its international ecumenical partners are shocked and outraged by the death threats against its President, Bishop Jo Seoka, and members of his family

18 March 2011

Diocese of Mauritius: Archbishop encourages a Lenten journeying with young people

Diocese of Mauritius: Archbishop encourages a Lenten journeying with young people

In his Lenten pastoral letter to the Diocese of Mauritius, Archbishop Ian Ernest has invited the people of his diocese to use this Lent as an opportunity to journey with young people and take the time to meet, reflect and pray together.

17 March 2011

Armed robbers snatch N800,000 From Anglican Bishop

Armed robbers snatch N800,000 From Anglican Bishop

A four-man gang of armed robbers Monday burgled the Bishop's Court, the Anglican Diocese of Asaba in Delta State, taking away N800,000 and other valuables.

14 March 2011

Archbishop of Canterbury's letter to the Primates of the Anglican Communion

Archbishop of Canterbury's letter to the Primates of the Anglican Communion

In a letter to the Primates of the Anglican Communion, Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams' highlights the persecution of Christians, the earthquakes in New Zealand and Japan, the recent Primates' Meeting, and the Anglican Communion itself.

12 March 2011

Archbishop warns that strains caused by "ethnic fragmentation" too great to be ignored

Archbishop warns that strains caused by "ethnic fragmentation" too great to be ignored

Abp Ian Ernest writes about his distress about the situation in Mauritius. 

09 March 2011

Anglican Church Organizes Guber Debate

Anglican Church Organizes Guber Debate

Diocese of Lagos West, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion has concluded plans to bring together all gubernatorial candidates in Lagos State for a debate.

08 March 2011

Kenya: Churches Call for National Healing

Kenya: Churches Call for National Healing

Anglican Church primate Eliud Wabukala and self-proclaimed seer David Owuor have urged President Kibaki and Prime Minister Raila Odinga to convene a national repentance rally. The rally, they said, will kick start true reconciliation and healing process.

08 March 2011