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Archbishop of Capetown in Visit to Germany

Archbishop of Capetown in Visit to Germany

The Archbishop of Cape Town the Most Revd Njongonkulu Ndungane will undertake an ecumenical visitation to the churches in Germany at the invitation of the German Evangelical Church (EKD).

21 April 1999

Special Report On Kosovo

Special Report On Kosovo

The refugees from Kosovo and the victims of the bombing campaign prove that no one has a monopoly on human suffering. Please God may this awful tragedy soon be over. The task of rebuilding peace, confidence and justice in Europe will then have to begin.

07 April 1999

Easter Message 1999

Easter Message 1999

The Christian message of Easter is one of hope, love and new life. Those words stem from the Resurrection of Jesus on that first Easter when death and sin were overcome by the empty tomb.

01 April 1999

Easter Appeal For A Cessation Of Armed Conflicts

Easter Appeal For A Cessation Of Armed Conflicts

In this season of Easter, Christians around the world share the profound pain of all those caught up in tragedies such as Kosovo. Our hearts go out to all those who are suffering the terrible consequences of the violence being inflicted on God’s children in this region and in many other parts of the world.

31 March 1999

Millenium Matters

Millenium Matters

In a way, I am amazed at how little the Millennium seems to be impacting upon the majority of Christians. The political wranglings and questions of appropriateness stirred up by the national Millennium Dome project in Greenwich seem to have found most people's 'off' switch, as if that were the beginning and the end of the matter.

29 March 1999

A message from the Bishop in Europe, the Right Reverend John Hind, to the Anglican congregation in Belgrade:

A message from the Bishop in Europe, the Right Reverend John Hind, to the Anglican congregation in Belgrade:

I want to assure you all of my deep concern and prayers for you, and for all the people of Yugoslavia in the present crisis. As Holy Week and Easter approach, we are reminded that God can and does bring hope and life out of the darkest situations.

27 March 1999

Invitation for the Crucifixion on Victoria Street

Invitation for the Crucifixion on Victoria Street

Crowds of people from across London will throng to Victoria Street on 2nd April to join together and show the real meaning of Good Friday by taking part in a traditional procession on the streets of London with meditations by Church leaders.

26 March 1999

Comment from the Archbishop of Canterbury following NATO bombing

Comment from the Archbishop of Canterbury following NATO bombing

"At a time when Christian communities world-wide are preparing to celebrate Easter, and its message of hope and redemption, it is particularly painful to be faced once again with the grim reality of military conflict in the Balkans.

25 March 1999

The Village Of Rusper Needs You

The Village Of Rusper Needs You

Deep in the heart of rural England is the village of Rusper. With its old church, Elizabethan pubs, general store, and many fine houses, it is the quintessential English village. Unfortunately, the village church, dating from the 13th century, is in urgent need of repair. As a registered charity the church is desperately trying to raise funds for these repairs.

18 March 1999

New Bishop for Anglican Centre in Rome

New Bishop for Anglican Centre in Rome

It has just been announced by the Governors of the Anglican Centre in Rome that the Rt. Revd John Baycroft, currently the Anglican Bishop of Ottawa, Canada has been appointed as the next Director of the Anglican Centre in Rome.

04 March 1999