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Mothers' Union "simply the best" says Archbishop Welby

“The world’s greatest women’s group” – that’s how the Archbishop of Canterbury described the MU at its 140th anniversary celebration. 

23 September 2016

Seafarers mission comes to aid of Hanjin crew members

The global Anglican agency Mission to Seafarers has come to the aid of stranded crew members working for Hanjin Shipping.

22 September 2016

Strong welcome for UN refugee agreement - but action must follow

Anglicans have welcomed the New York Declaration for Refugees and Migrants, which was agreed by world leaders at the UN on Monday.

22 September 2016

Mothers' Union returns home for 140th anniversary celebrations

More than 3,000 MU members will gather from all corners of the globe tomorrow (Thursday) to celebrate the mission agency’s 140th anniversary.

21 September 2016

Presiding Bishop steps up support for Sioux over pipeline protest

A temporary injunction to prevent construction of a controversial pipeline through indigenous burial grounds has been imposed by a US federal appeals court.

20 September 2016

UN hears of Anglicans' refugee and migrant experience

The Archbishop of Central Africa has told the UN secretary general that “hospitality, reconciliation and love are our most formidable weapons against hatred and extremism.”

19 September 2016

Historic joint meeting hears of effort to change church's culture

Three senior groups of the US-based Episcopal Church heard yesterday about efforts to shift the culture of the denominational staff closer to that of the Jesus Movement.

16 September 2016

International focus on refugees, asylum seekers and migrants

Two major international events will be held next week to improve the lives of refugees and asylum seekers.

14 September 2016

Archbishop's worldwide invitation: "Let’s get together in calling out to God in prayer"

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, is issuing an international call to prayer for evangelism leading up to Pentecost Sunday in 2017.

09 September 2016

Anglican Communion Task Group holds first meeting to "maintain conversation"

The Task Group set up after the Primates’ Gathering and Meeting in January to “maintain conversation” has met for the first time and stressed its determination to work together.

08 September 2016