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African and North American bishops take reconciling walk along Slave Trail

Consultation of Anglican Bishops in Dialogue discovering face of reconciliation across the Anglican Communion

07 July 2015

Episcopal Presiding Bishop-elect meets Anglican Communion convention guests

North Carolina Bishop calls for Christians to follow the ‘other way’ of Jesus in the search for peace

29 June 2015

Anglican Communion leaders identify needs for Companion Link relationships

Consultation says admitting challenges and working together are key for a mission-centred relationship

22 May 2015

Liberia churches celebrate end of Ebola

Congregants allowed to forgo temperature check before attending worship services

11 May 2015

Faith Leaders' Pivotal Role in Ebola Response Was Overlooked

As Ebola infection rates drop in Sierra Leone, Christian relief agencies are urging global and national institutions, donors and policy makers to ensure Sierra Leone’s faith leaders are given a “pivotal” role in their post-Ebola recovery plans.

12 February 2015

Archbishop of Canterbury visits Ebola clinic in Sierra Leone

Archbishop Justin Welby meets with children affected by Ebola during visit to Freetown and Tintafor. 

17 December 2014

Volunteers to offer psychosocial care to Ebola-hit communities

Christian Aid is training hundreds of local volunteers in Sierra Leone 

09 December 2014

A new diocese for West Africa

The Diocese of Asante Mampong becomes the 17th Diocese in the Church of the Province of West Africa.

25 November 2014

Christian Aid Distributes Start-up Kits to Ebola Survivors in Sierra Leone

Christian Aid is distributing essential household items to Ebola survivors in Sierra Leone this week

18 November 2014

Churches continue to fight, pray against Ebola

Anglican leaders and communities are joining other faith groups in the fight against Ebola and prevent any further spread.

14 November 2014