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Poverty and "threat from new churches" priorities for the Anglican Church in West Africa, says new Primate

Poverty and "threat from new churches" priorities for the Anglican Church in West Africa, says new Primate

West Africa’s new archbishop , the Most Revd Solomon Tilewa Johnson, has identified “abject poverty” and “the threat posed by new churches” as top priorities for the Anglican Church there.

10 January 2013

Anglican Bishop ask Ghanaians to place value on national peace

Anglican Bishop ask Ghanaians to place value on national peace

Right Reverend Daniel Sylvanus Allotey, Diocesan Bishop of Cape Coast Anglican Church, has called on Ghanaians not to take the peace the country is enjoying for granted.

01 January 2013

Bishops charged with thematic areas in Primate's first speech

Bishops charged with thematic areas in Primate's first speech

The Most Rev'd Dr. S Tilewa Johnson has announced that he is charging his bishops of his internal province with areas of responsibility such as the environment, property and youth.

03 December 2012

Anglican Diocese of Accra announces monthly choral music programme for 2013

Anglican Diocese of Accra announces monthly choral music programme for 2013

[GNA] Accra, Nov. 26 The Anglican Diocese of Accra has announced a monthly choral music programme, beginning next year as a way to boost the use of Ghanaian musical chorus in the church.

26 November 2012

Centre celebrates Global Hand-wash Day

Centre celebrates Global Hand-wash Day

The First Anglican Child Development Centre (FACDC) at Ajumako-Bisease on Monday joined millions of people worldwide to celebrate the “Global Hand-washing Day – October 15”.

17 October 2012

UPDATED - New Primate elected for the Church of the Province of West Africa

UPDATED - New Primate elected for the Church of the Province of West Africa

The Anglican Church of the Province of West Africa yesterday elected the Rt Revd Dr Solomon Johnson as its ninth Archbishop and Primate.

29 September 2012

West Africa set to have two provinces, two Archbishops

West Africa set to have two provinces, two Archbishops

The Church of the Province of West Africa will be adopting an amendment to its constitution allowing for two internal provinces, each with its own Archbishop.

04 September 2012

Local Anglican agency in Ghana delivers aid after heavy rains and flooding

Local Anglican agency in Ghana delivers aid after heavy rains and flooding

A local Anglican Agency in Tamale, Ghana has been providing emergency relief to hundreds of people hit by a severe storm.

28 August 2012

Ghana Needs Unity-Anglican Bishop

Ghana Needs Unity-Anglican Bishop

[Daily Guide Ghana] The Anglican bishop of Kumasi, Rt. Rev. Dr. Yinkah Sarfo, has advised Ghanaians, particularly politicians, to continue to live in peace after the burial of the late President John Evans Atta Mills.

14 August 2012

YMCA Ghana Develops Gender Policy

YMCA Ghana Develops Gender Policy

The Council of the Young Men Christian Association (YMCA) of Ghana has adopted a gender policy to be implemented by the National Executive Committee of the Association.

06 August 2012