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Bishop welcomes "significant" global discussion on discrimination, persecution and martyrdom

A global consultation on discrimination, persecution and martyrdom facing Christians in different parts of the world, that took place Albania this week, has been described as “significant” by the Bishop of Woolwich, a member of the Anglican Communion’s Network for Interfaith Concerns (NIFCON) management group.

06 November 2015

Anglican Consultative Council theme highlights current mission challenges

The overarching theme for the next year’s Anglican Consultative Council (ACC-16) meeting in Zambia, “Intentional Discipleship in a World of Differences”, has been chosen by the Standing Committee of the Anglican Communion as a response to daily Christian challenges.

04 November 2015

One hundred lay and ordained faith leaders to meet for the Anglican Consultative Council in Zambia

Over a hundred lay people, priests and bishops will gather next April in Zambia for the 16th meeting of the Anglican Consultative Council (ACC).

03 November 2015

Christians invited to celebrate Advent with a camera phone

Anglicans worldwide and all Christians are being invited to observe Advent in a fun and prayerful way through a global online Advent Calendar called AdventWord. The season of Advent, from November 29 to December 24, is when Christians observe a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus at Christmas.

02 November 2015

Research shows positive effect of CMS Pioneer Mission Leadership Training course

An independent report on the first five years of the CMS Pioneer Mission Leadership Training course has revealed a big success story.

28 October 2015

Plight of refugees is examined in Lent study course from Us

The plight of refugees and the global issue of migration is the focus of a Lent study course produced by the Anglican mission agency United Society (Us)

28 October 2015

Research demonstrates benefits of corporate singing as new website highlights choral evensong

Singing helps people to form new friendships and relationships faster than other forms of social engagement; according to research from Oxford University’s department for experimental psychology, which suggests that religious groups benefit from corporate singing during services.

28 October 2015

Anglicans join interfaith group in pushing for action on climate change

As representatives from almost 200 countries conclude their final round of negotiations in Bonn, Germany, this week, ahead of December’s UN-led international conference on climate change in Paris.

23 October 2015

Primates call for prayers for political leaders under pressure on refugee crisis

The primates and presiding bishops of the Porvoo Communion of Churches have called for prayers for political leaders as they recognise the “pressure” they face in trying to reach a solution to the refugee crisis. 

22 October 2015

Communique of the Porvoo Communion Primates Meeting Edinburgh Scotland 20-22 October 2015

The communiqué issued by the primates of the Porvoo Communion following their meeting in Edinburgh, Scotland, 20-22 October 2015

22 October 2015