The Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, Michael Curry, has called on his members to hold a season of prayer for regions of the Anglican Communion which are experiencing violence and civil strife. “In this season of Resurrection, I call on everyone to pray for our brothers and sisters in areas where there is much burden and little hope,” Bishop Curry said.
30 March 2016
Eight churches and religious organisations jointly declared their commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Call to Action 48 in a press conference on Parliament Hill on 30 March. This call urges the faith community to implement the principles, norms and standards of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as a framework for reconciliation.
30 March 2016
When members of the ACC meet in Lusaka next month they will discuss – in the context of intentional discipleship – issues ranging from gender justice, refugees and migration, the environment and reconciliation; and they will do so against a backdrop of prayer, Bible study and worship. Members of the Anglican Communion are being invited to join with them as they explore the Book of Ruth in a series of Bible studies.
30 March 2016
Forming a monastic community of young adults at Lambeth Palace to embrace a yearlong commitment to prayer, study and service may have been an audacious experiment, but members of its first class say the initiative has been a major triumph and an extraordinary life-changing experience.
29 March 2016
Women were close witnesses of the violence meted out to Jesus Christ during his Passion and Crucifixion, which Western Christians commemorate this weekend. They were also among the first to face persecution by the Roman authorities, and were frequently among the famous Early Church martyrs.
25 March 2016
An Easter message from the Most Revd Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop of the (American) Episcopal Church
25 March 2016
An Easter message from the Most Revd Fred Hiltz, Archbishop of Canada
25 March 2016
The Anglican Communion News Service has compiled a number of Easter Messages from Anglican primates, Archbishops and other Church leaders.
25 March 2016
The Primate of Brazil, the Most Revd Francisco De Assis da Silva, has appealed for calm in the country as continuing protests take place about alleged government corruption. Archbishop Francisco said that the protests “must not pass the limits of constitutional rights and liberties” and that the allegations must be dealt with through the law.
23 March 2016
Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission published its final report in June 2015. Amongst its recommendations was a requirement for religious groups in Canada issue a statement no later than 31 March 2016, detailing how they will implement the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Archbishop Fred Hiltz delivered the Anglican Church of Canada’s response during a gathering at the Mohawk Chapel in the Diocese of Huron.
23 March 2016