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Missionary sends urgent request for prayer in Madagascar political crisis

Missionary sends urgent request for prayer in Madagascar political crisis

The Revd Todd McGregor, a missionary from the Diocese of Southeast Florida who has worked in Madagascar for the past ten years, sent an urgent request for prayer early on the morning of Friday 25 January.

12 February 2002

Archbishop of Canada to be chosen by e-mail

Archbishop of Canada to be chosen by e-mail

In a move designed to save thousands of dollars in travel expenses, eliminate an extra meeting and preserve summer vacations, the Ecclesiastical Province of Canada plans to vote for a new metropolitan by fax and e-mail.

08 February 2002

Global leaders warned and encouraged by religious leaders at WEF

Global leaders warned and encouraged by religious leaders at WEF

Global leaders gathered at the 2002 World Economic Forum (WEF) in New York January 31-February 4 were warned that corporations and international organizations must become more accountable to the countries and peoples of the world.

07 February 2002

Archbishop of Canterbury George Carey visits site of terrorist attacks in New York

Archbishop of Canterbury George Carey visits site of terrorist attacks in New York

Archbishop of Canterbury George Carey visited the devastated site of New York's World Trade Center on Sunday February 3, co-leading a memorial service at "Ground Zero," visiting the relief mission to rescue workers at nearby St. Paul's Chapel, and preaching a sermon at Trinity Church, Wall Street, that put the arduous and often horrific tasks of rescue workers and volunteers in the context of justice, love, and faith.

07 February 2002

Archbishop of Canterbury visits "Ground Zero" and Church emergency centre

Archbishop of Canterbury visits "Ground Zero" and Church emergency centre

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr George Carey, on Sunday 3 February visited an Anglican chapel at "Ground Zero" in New York that became a focal point for emergency operations following the terrorist attacks in New York on September 11.

07 February 2002

Anglican Leaders to visit Episcopal Chapel at Ground Zero

Anglican Leaders to visit Episcopal Chapel at Ground Zero

The Most Revd Frank T Griswold, Primate of the Episcopal Church, USA, will join the Spiritual Leader of the Anglican Communion, the Most Revd George L Carey, Archbishop of Canterbury, this Sunday at the church that became a centre of care and support following the September 11 tragedy.

02 February 2002

World's religious leaders join World Economic Forum for talks

World's religious leaders join World Economic Forum for talks

More than 40 representatives of the world's religions will meet at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting 2002, held at New York's Waldorf Astoria Hotel from January 31 to February 4. The Religious Leaders and Experts group will seek to confront some of the challenges facing the world in the aftermath of the tragic events of September 11.

02 February 2002

Sustained pastoral care' on agenda for March bishops' meeting

Sustained pastoral care' on agenda for March bishops' meeting

"Sustained pastoral care" for parishes at odds with their bishops will be discussed at the House of Bishops meeting March 7-12 at Camp Allen in Texas. The meeting will center on the theme of "Inhabiting Reconciliation."

31 January 2002

Churches Uniting in Christ is born with worship and anti-racism march

Churches Uniting in Christ is born with worship and anti-racism march

In an emotional two-and-a-half-hour worship service at Mt. Olive Cathedral of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church in Memphis, Tennessee, on January 20, nine churches that have talked about Christian unity for more than 40 years inaugurated a covenant agreement that seals them together as Churches Uniting in Christ (CUIC).

28 January 2002

Primate's Fund accepting donations for Congo Volcano refugees need aid

Primate's Fund accepting donations for Congo Volcano refugees need aid

The Primate's World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) is calling for donations for refugee relief in the Democratic Republic of Congo where the city of Goma has been devastated by volcano eruptions.

28 January 2002