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Vision36: Communion-wide discipleship and church planting initiative launches during a service in Nairobi

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 10:13:00 GMT

A ten-year vision for growing disciples and planting one million new or renewed churches across the Anglican Communion has been launched during a service at St Julian’s Retreat Centre Nairobi, Kenya, live streamed to Anglicans around the world.

Anglicans join faith advocates at COP31 in Türkiye

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 11:54:00 GMT

Anglicans are attending COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, this November, to call for a ‘just transition’ away from fossil fuels and a tangible plan of action to protect and restore forests, oceans and ice landscapes as ‘lungs of the earth’.

Marinez Rosa Dos Santos Bassotto re-elected as Primate of Brazil

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 15:57:00 GMT

During the 36th General Synod of the Igreja Episcopal Anglicana do Brasil, the Most Revd Marinez Rosa Dos Santos Bassotto was re-elected as primate of the province for the next four years.

Archbishop of York completes visit to Australia and Hong Kong

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:19:00 GMT

The Most Revd and Rt Hon Stephen Cottrell, the Archbishop of York and Primate of England, recently visited the Anglican provinces of Australia and Hong Kong

Bishop Cleophas Lunga announced as the new Chair of the Safe Church Commission

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:53:00 GMT

The Rt Revd Cleophas Lunga has been appointed as the new Chair for the Anglican Communion Safe Church Commission (ACSCC).

Annual Conference of Secretaries of Christian World Communions concludes in Lebanon

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:14:00 GMT

The Conference of Secretaries of Christian World Communions met in Lebanon with representatives from the Anglican Communion Office.

Church of South India conference addresses missionary welfare and ministry among vulnerable communities

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:27:00 GMT

Around 200 missionaries have gathered in Chennai for a conference addressing the Church’s ministry among vulnerable communities.

New bishops from across the Anglican Communion gather in Canterbury for a conference on episcopal ministry (1)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:49:00 GMT

Twenty-five new and recently consecrated bishops from around the world are gathering in Canterbury to explore their new calling as bishops within the Anglican Communion.

Vision36 launch event will invite churches to join a decade of church planting

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:56:00 GMT

Vision36 - a ten-year initiative for growing disciples and planting churches across the Anglican Communion - is set to launch in Nairobi, Kenya, with a service live-streamed to the world.

Archbishop of Canterbury joins International Meeting for Peace in Assisi

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:12:00 GMT

The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Dame Sarah Mullally, joined Christian and other faith leaders at the closing day of the 40th International Meeting for Peace in Assisi, the city of St Francis, on Tuesday 27 October.

Church of South India brings together 68 missionaries for regional conference

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:57:00 GMT

Sixty-eight missionaries gathered in Dornakal, India, for a regional conference exploring their participation in mission and ministry.

The Church in Wales launches consultation on church accessibility

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Church in Wales has launched a national consultation asking those with lived experience of disability to help shape a more accessible church.

Shepherding Together: A Gathering of Women Bishops for Transformative Leadership

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:22:00 GMT

A meeting at Virginia Theological Seminary called 'Shepherding Together' gathered women bishops from across the Communion who serve in provinces where women remain underrepresented.

Be assured that people of faith are committed to taking action for nature – says Bishop Cathleen Bascom at COP17

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:01:00 GMT

Bishop Cathleen Bascom, the Eco-Region lead for the Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church, has spoken about the important work churches are doing to restore and protect oceans at COP17.

Anglican Communion Science Commission gathers to strengthen links between faith, science and young leaders

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:24:00 GMT

Anglican bishops, scientists and theologians from across the Communion have gathered at Virginia Theological Seminary to develop local science and faith initiatives and support a new generation of young leaders.

Archbishop Renta Nishihara shares a message on assuming the office as the 21st Primate of Nippon Sei Ko Kai

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:07:00 GMT

The Most Revd Dr Renta Nishihara has written to the churches of the Nippon Sei Ko Kai (NSKK), the Anglican Church in Japan, setting out his priorities for ministry following his installation as the province’s 21st Primate.

Archbishop of Canterbury hosts South Sudan delegation and ecumenical leaders at Lambeth Palace

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:28:00 GMT

The Most Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally, the Archbishop of Canterbury, has hosted a private meeting of ecumenical leaders.

Pope Leo XIV accepts honorary title at St George’s Chapel, Windsor

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:14:00 GMT

With the gracious approval of His Majesty The King, The Dean and Canons of Windsor have announced that His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has become Papal Confrater of the College of St George at St George’s Chapel, Windsor.

Serving a global family – The Compass Rose Society meets for the 2026 Annual General Meeting

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:17:00 GMT

Members of the Compass Rose Society (CRS) met in London this week for their Annual General Meeting.