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Archbishops call on Christians to repent of differences

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have called on Christians to repent of the divisions between churches, in a joint statement reflecting on the 500th anniversary of the Reformation.

19 January 2017

Hundreds of mourners attend funeral of inspirational campaigner Jill Saward

"She was someone who worked to serve her God and to make the world a better place. My prayer is that her work will continue."

 

17 January 2017

Welcome for cash to boost Irish church online

Digital cash boost to help the Church of Ireland broaden its online communities

17 January 2017

Church "distressed" at Koran offence says Primus

Head of Scottish Episcopal Church voices distress at offence caused by Koran reading in Glasgow Cathedral

16 January 2017

Unity prayers to recall the Reformation and celebrate reconciliation

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, celebrated worldwide from 18-25 January, will be hosted this year by the Council of Christian Churches in Germany. Arbeitsgemeinschaft Christlicher Kirchen in Deutschland

13 January 2017

CUAC induct Chennai chaplain as its second Distinguished Fellow

The Colleges and Universities of the Anglican Communion network has inducted the Revd Dr Spurgeon Maher as its second Distinguished Fellow.

11 January 2017

Archbishop of Canterbury focuses on reconciliation for New Year Message

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has focused on reconciliation – one of the three priority areas for his ministry – for his New Year’s Message.

01 January 2017

Egyptian Archbishop rebuts “lack of support” claims against Archbishop of Canterbury

Archbishop Mouneer Anis has issued a statement to refute allegations made in a blog post by an American priest.

31 December 2016

The Archbishop of Canterbury’s Christmas Sermon

The sermon preached by Archbishop Justin Welby at Canterbury Cathedral on the morning of Christmas Day. 

25 December 2016

Pray for peace and peace-builders as half a million children starve in Yemen

The Anglican Alliance is encouraging Anglicans to respond to emergency appeals by Christian agencies responding to the humanitarian crisis in Yemen.

23 December 2016