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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

Church in Wales wins contract to train British military chaplains

Chaplains serving UK armed forces will continue to be trained by the Church in Wales, after St Padarn’s Institute won a training contract.

21 June 2018

Pope Francis: walking together is “an act of obedience to the Lord and love for our world”

Pope Francis has given a strong message about the ecumenical journey during a visit to the World Council of Churches’ HQ in Geneva.

21 June 2018

Across the world, Anglicans are working to provide support and care for refugees

Today – 20 June – is World Refugee Day, when the world is called to remember the millions of individuals fleeing their countries as refugees.

20 June 2018

A “deep” approach to mission helps churches connect with local communities, report finds

A Partnership for Missional Church programme developed by the Church Mission Society helps to empower lay people, a study has found.

20 June 2018

Archbishop in Jerusalem urges Anglicans to work for reconciliation

Archbishop Suheil Dawani stressed the need for reconciliation amongst Anglicans when he spoke to delegates at the Gafcon event.

20 June 2018

Major boost for Lambeth Conference 2020 with £750,000 bursary grant

The Allchurches Trust has announced a £750,000 grant to enable bishops from poorer countries attend the Lambeth Conference in 2020.

18 June 2018

Anglican Communion Office seeks three new members of staff

A coordinator for the Season of Intentional Discipleship and two other new staff members are being sought to work at the ACO in London.

15 June 2018

Services and commemorations mark first anniversary of London tower block fire

A memorial service has been held at a London church close to the scene of a devastating fire in a block of flats in which 72 people died.

14 June 2018

Church leaders endorse Season of Creation in rare ecumenical joint letter

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has joined leaders of other Christian churches to promote participation in the Season of Creation.

13 June 2018