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Province of the Episcopal Church of the Sudan

Province of the Episcopal Church of the Sudan

Sudanese Church leaders have decried the slow implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) signed between the Government of Sudan and the Sudan Peoples Liberation Army (SPLA) in January 2005. 

22 August 2006

Archbishop - Sudan shows Easter message not getting through

Archbishop - Sudan shows Easter message not getting through

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams has said that the ongoing suffering in Darfur and in Southern Sudan show how much Christians have still to do in order to bring the reality of Easter to the world.

18 April 2006

Renk Cathedral consecration attended by Chicago Episcopalians

Renk Cathedral consecration attended by Chicago Episcopalians

After a nearly decade-long partnership with the Episcopal Diocese in Renk, Sudan, a group from a Barrington, Illinois, church travelled to see first-hand what their grassroots efforts have provided a world away.

06 March 2006

Archbishop begins Sudan visit

Archbishop begins Sudan visit

In the scorching sun amidst the desert sands, Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams preached Sunday morning at Emmanuel Church in Al Gariya camp (a displaced persons camp) an hour from Khartoum. 

28 February 2006

Archbishop - Sudan 'not forgotten

Archbishop  - Sudan 'not forgotten

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams has begun an 8 day visit to Sudan by telling the Christian community that they have been very much in his prayers. 

28 February 2006

Communique from Provincial Syod of the Episcopal Church of Sudan

Communique from Provincial Syod of the Episcopal Church of Sudan

The 8th Provincial Synod of the Episcopal Church of the Sudan, meeting in Juba from 23rd-29th January 2006, gives thanks to Almighty God for the opportunity to meet together in peace after 21 years of civil war

17 February 2006

Abyei: Mobilisation for Peace

Abyei: Mobilisation for Peace

Action for peace has already started in the disputed area of Abyei. Impatient for a full peace agreement to be signed between the Government of Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army (SPLM/A), the people of Abyei are taking the initiative to try to resolve conflict and reduce tension in the area

17 September 2004

The Sudanese Church Leaders' statement on the current situation in Sudan

The Sudanese Church Leaders' statement on the current situation in Sudan

We, the Sudanese church leaders of the Sudan Council of Churches (SCC) met at the SCC Headquarters in Khartoum on 30 August 2004 to reflect on the current political situation in the country, in particular the issue of war and peace

03 September 2004

Archbishop Akinola writes to Sudan president

Archbishop Akinola writes to Sudan president

As Primates of Africa, we write to congratulate your Government and the people of Sudan for the remarkable progress towards a just peace in the Sudan during the recent signing of the peace protocols in Kenya. We pray that God will help us to sustain this precious peace.

16 June 2004

Statement from the Most Revd Dr Joseph Marona, Archbishop of the Episcopal Church of the Sudan

Statement from the Most Revd Dr Joseph Marona, Archbishop of the Episcopal Church of the Sudan

Together with all the people of Sudan, I give thanks and praise to Almighty God for the signing which took place in Naivasha, Kenya, of Protocols to lead to a peace agreement between the Government of Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA)

01 June 2004