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Global ecumenical group re-launches Thursdays in Black campaign against gender violence

The World Council of Churches has unveiled new designs for its ecumenical Thursdays in Black campaign against rape and sexual violence.

19 July 2018

Bishops speak out on resumption of death penalty for drugs offenders in Sri Lanka

The bishops of the Church of Ceylon have spoken out after reports that Sri Lanka’s government is set to reinstate the death penalty.

18 July 2018

Young Pakistani Christians hold discussion on the role of youth in nation-building

A group of 40 young Christians – including some from the united Church of Pakistan – have met to discuss the country’s forthcoming elections.

13 July 2018

Diocese of Colombo to plant 20,000 trees in day-long environmental push

An environmental project will see the Church of Ceylon’s Diocese of Colombo plant 20,000 trees in a single day: 24 September 2019.

12 July 2018

Malaysian delegation lead intentional discipleship week in C of E’s Lichfield diocese

The English Diocese of Lichfield has welcomed a team from West Malaysia and Kuching to lead a week of events on intentional discipleship.

11 July 2018

Regional conference equips Christians for mission and evangelism in South India

One hundred delegates from six South India dioceses in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have attended a regional mission conference.

10 July 2018

Groundbreaking document released on how Anglicans and Roman Catholics can learn from each other

Statement by commission for dialogue between Roman Catholic and Anglican churches seen as "important step" on pilgrimage towards fuller unity in Christ.

04 July 2018

Global South theologians reflect on evangelism throughout the Anglican Communion

Theologians have met to discuss how the Anglican Communion engages in evangelism in preparation for the Lambeth Conference in 2020.

28 June 2018

Anglican priest elected chairperson of the Association of Christian Schools in Japan

The ecumenical Association of Christian Schools in Japan have elected an Anglican priest, Dr Renta Nishihara, as its new chairperson.

27 June 2018

Celebrations held to mark intra-provincial diocesan companion links

Some long-established companion links between dioceses in the Anglican Communion are celebrating significant anniversaries this year.

22 June 2018