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Secretary General's Address to the Twelfth Meeting of the Anglican Consultative Council

Secretary General's Address to the Twelfth Meeting of the Anglican Consultative Council

What a great privilege it is for the Twelfth Council Meeting of the ACC to be meeting here in Hong Kong, the youngest of all Provinces in the Anglican Communion and yet a Province that is rich in history.

17 September 2002

A Response to the Presidential Address by the Bishop of New Westminster

A Response to the Presidential Address by the Bishop of New Westminster

I recognize the Archbishop of Canterbury's concern for the unity of the Communion. Indeed I share it, along with all other bishops. I think he sincerely believes his remarks today will further our unity. My expectation is that they will do the opposite.

17 September 2002

On the Archbishop of Canterbury's Presidential Address at ACC-12

On the Archbishop of Canterbury's Presidential Address at ACC-12

In his final Presidential Address to the Anglican Consultative Council, Dr George Carey, Archbishop of Canterbury, shared his ‘greatest worry’ with the ACC members.

16 September 2002

Archbishop of Canterbury's Presidential Address

Archbishop of Canterbury's Presidential Address

It is with mixed emotions that I stand to give my last Presidential Address as Archbishop of Canterbury.

16 September 2002

ACC-12 commences with celebration, while mourning murder of Clergy Representative from the Congo

ACC-12 commences with celebration, while mourning murder of Clergy Representative from the Congo

ACC-12, meeting in Hong Kong was launched yesterday with worship, feasting, and celebration in true Hong Kong style, while not ignoring careful explanation of meeting procedures to be followed over the next ten days.

15 September 2002

Sermon by the Archbishop of Canterbury at the Ordination Service on Holy Cross Day

Sermon by the Archbishop of Canterbury at the Ordination Service on Holy Cross Day

I am delighted to be here in this wonderful Cathedral with you, Archbishop Peter and so many other delegates of ACC for this Ordination Service. I want to assure Samuel (Tang), Stephen (Hung) and Dorothy (Lau) of our prayers and support at this time.

14 September 2002

Canterbury and Wales celebrate Holy Cross Day at the commencement of the ACC meeting in Hong Kong

Canterbury and Wales celebrate Holy Cross Day at the commencement of the ACC meeting in Hong Kong

Two unique and historic services were held in Hong Kong prior to the commencement of the Anglican Consultative Meeting (ACC) being held in Hong Kong from 15th to 25th September.

14 September 2002

Anglicans/Episcopalians to gather in Hong Kong

Anglicans/Episcopalians to gather in Hong Kong

The 12th meeting of the Anglican Consultative Council (ACC) will take place from 15-26 September, hosted by the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui. The meeting will bring together representatives from the 38 Provinces of the Anglican Episcopal Communion around the world.

10 September 2002

Urbanisation Challenges Churches to Rethink its Big Cities Ministry

Urbanisation Challenges Churches to Rethink its Big Cities Ministry

The ACC, in its final day of deliberations, heard multiple presentations that offered the international assembly a chance to focus on the challenges that face churches in the big cities of the world. Profiles of Mexico, Uganda, Hong Kong and USA were used to illustrate how the church can be an instrument of witness in communities that are clamouring for assistance and direction in coping with crime, unemployment and inadequate housing.

24 September 1999

Repentance, Healing and Reconciliation: A MISSIO Case Study from Canada

Repentance, Healing and Reconciliation: A MISSIO Case Study from Canada

"In our Church we are facing great difficulties but they are not insurmountable," the Most Rev Michael Peers, Primate of Canada, said. "We must ensure that the immediate does not so engage our minds and energies that we lower our eyes from the horizon.

21 September 1999