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Anglican Church in Bermuda closes doors after heavy rains cause roof to collapse

An Anglican Church on the north Atlantic island of Bermuda has been forced to close its doors after heavy rains caused the roof to collapse.

04 February 2019

US churches fight human trafficking at Super Bowl as police rescue four victims

The Super Bowl is “the single largest human trafficking incident in the US” – so Episcopalians in Atlanta took action when it came to town.

04 February 2019

Trinidadian priest in serious condition after being shot by gunman in Port of Spain

A priest in the Diocese of Trinidad & Tobago, Gerald Hendrickson, is in a serious condition in hospital after being shot as he left a cafe. 

01 February 2019

Dates confirmed for the election of Archbishops and Primates for West Indies and Canada

New Primates will be elected for the Church of the Province of the West Indies on 27 May; and the Anglican Church of Canada on 13 July.

30 January 2019

Anglican Church of Chile trains young people to exercise leadership in local churches

Fifty young people from the Iglesia Anglicana de Chile have attended a training camp to learn how to make disciples in local churches.

25 January 2019

Anglican Communion’s ecumenical expert chosen as new President of Thorneloe University

Dr John Gibaut, Director of Unity, Faith and Order at the Anglican Communion, is to become President of Canada’s Thorneloe University.

21 January 2019

Mothers’ Union mourns death of West Indies Provincial Vice President Joan James

The Provincial Vice President of the Mothers’ Union in the West Indies, Joan James, has died from injuries sustained in a road accident.

21 January 2019

Anglican Consultative Council to bring “fragrance of Christ” to the world

The Chair of the Anglican Consultative Council, Archbishop Paul Kwong, wants the Council to bring “the fragrance of Christ” to the world.

18 January 2019

“Justice and only justice you shall pursue” – international prayer for week of Christian unity

Christians in Indonesia have prepared the international material for this year’s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, on the theme of justice.

16 January 2019

Albany bishop William Love appeals against Presiding Bishop’s restriction of ministry

Bishop William Love of the Diocese of Albany, has told his diocese that he will appeal against a temporary restriction placed on his ministry.

14 January 2019