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Behold I make all things new

The Sermon by the Most Revd Renato Mag-Gay Abibico, Prime Bishop of the Episcopal Church in the Philippines,
at the opening of the Council of Churches of East Asia Full Assembly, October 2015

09 October 2015

Anglican and Oriental Orthodox churches reach historic agreements on the incarnation of Christ and procession of the Holy Spirit

Historic agreements have been signed between Anglican and Oriental Orthodox Churches helping to heal the oldest continuing division within Christianity.

09 October 2015

CCEA conference - Building just and compassionate societies is the first task of mission

Poverty is a scourge, a scandal and a sin against God, the Most Revd Renato Mag-Gay Abibico, the Prime Bishop of the Episcopal Church in the Philippines, said in a sermon during a poignant service to open the full assembly of the Council of Churches of East Asia (CCEA).

08 October 2015

God has a church for his mission - Anglican mission conference hears

Almost 400 people jammed into the arena which is at the heart of King’s College Otahuhu on Tuesday for the powhiri [Māori welcoming ceremony] that launched the 2015 Common Life Missions Conference.

07 October 2015

Melbourne Anglicans join interfaith peace march

Christians, Jews and Muslims will take part in an interfaith walk for peace in Melbourne, Australia on Sunday afternoon to “celebrate and cement their unity.”

07 October 2015

Earthquake safety fears closes oldest stone church in New Zealand

St Mary’s Cathedral in New Plymouth will close temporarily for earthquake strengthening. The Taranaki Anglican Trust Board has decided this for safety reasons. This follows an engineer’s report and an extensive parish consultation.

05 October 2015

Symposium explores ethics of evangelization and conversion

Participants look at landmark statement on Christian witness in a multi-religious world

02 October 2015

WCC event explores ways to advance SDGs to end extreme poverty

Faith-based actors revisit commitments in light of new Global Goals

01 October 2015

Episcopalians part of coalition to mobilize faith leaders to improve child, maternal health

Episcopal Relief & Development committed to creating lasting change for generations to come

29 September 2015

Faith leaders encourage world community to transform lives through Global Goals

Anglican Alliance committed to helping Communion understand Goals and take action

25 September 2015