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Anglican-Roman Catholic International Commission conclude second phase of work on ARCIC III

Anglican-Roman Catholic International Commission conclude second phase of work on ARCIC III

The Anglican–Roman Catholic International Commission (ARCIC) held a plenary meeting, online, on 5 October. The meeting marked the conclusion of the second phase of the work of ARCIC III, which began in 2019. 

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Archbishop of York to visit Australia and Hong Kong

Archbishop of York to visit Australia and Hong Kong

The Archbishop of York, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Stephen Cottrell, will visit Australia and Hong Kong from 16 October to 2 November.

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Lungs of the Earth

Anglicans will advocate to protect oceans as ‘Lungs of the Earth’ at the United Nations Biodiversity COP17

The Rt Revd Graham Usher from the Church of England will lead the international Anglican delegation attending COP17

An Anglican delegation will attend the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD) COP17 in Yerevan, Armenia. They will call for justice for oceans, just finance for those most at risk and a cleaner agricultural system, acknowledging Indigenous wisdom.

Lungs of the Earth

Restoring and protecting oceans will be the focus of the Lungs of the Earth campaign in 2026

Anglican churches are being called to restore and protect oceans, as this year’s priority in the 2026 ‘Lungs of the Earth’ campaign.

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Young Anglicans in Malawi help secure a nationwide ban on thin plastics

Young people through Climate YES and the Malawi Creation Care Network lead a peaceful march to advocate for a nationwide ban on thin plastics.

Young Anglicans in Malawi have been calling for a nationwide ban on thin plastics despite fierce resistance from manufacturers.

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Episcopal Church of South Sudan prioritises waste management in environmental campaign

Members of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan lead a community clean-up, focused on reducing plastic pollution to protect and restore their land.

All over the Anglican Communion, churches, communities and individuals are advocating to restore and protect the lungs of the Earth.

Africa

Young Anglicans in Malawi help secure a nationwide ban on thin plastics

Young Anglicans in Malawi have been calling for a nationwide ban on thin plastics despite fierce resistance from manufacturers.

Episcopal Church of South Sudan prioritises waste management in environmental campaign

All over the Anglican Communion, churches, communities and individuals are advocating to restore and protect the lungs of the Earth.

Episcopal Church of South Sudan celebrates its golden jubilee

The Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS) has celebrated 50 years as a province of the Anglican Communion at a service in Juba.

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Asia

Anglicans will advocate to protect oceans as ‘Lungs of the Earth’ at the United Nations Biodiversity COP17

An Anglican delegation will attend the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD) COP17 in Yerevan, Armenia. They will call for justice for oceans, just finance for those most at risk and a cleaner agricultural system, acknowledging Indigenous wisdom.

Bishops of the Council of Churches in East Asia meet in Seoul

The Diocese of Seoul in the Anglican Church of Korea has hosted the bishops’ meeting of the Council of Churches in East Asia (CCEA), gathering church leaders from regional Anglican provinces.

The Church of South India (United) celebrates 80th anniversary

The Church of South India marks the start of its anniversary year, celebrating eight decades of witness, service, unity and mission.

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Americas

Iglesia Anglicana de la Región Central de América calls for prayer following Panama earthquakes

Leaders in the Iglesia Anglicana de la Región Central de América (IARCA) have called for prayer for the Diocese of Panama after earthquakes struck the region on 9 and 12 October. 

St Mary-the-Virgin Anglican Church in Bermuda celebrates 400 years of faith and service

A service of rededication has taken place, marking 400 year anniversary of St Mary-the-Virgin Anglican Church in Bermuda. The service included a message of congratulations from King Charles III. 

Dioceses in the Anglican Church of Canada celebrate the Season of Creation

See highlights from the Season of Creation from the dioceses of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, New Westminster and Ottawa in the Anglican Church of Canada. 

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Europe & Middle East

Faith leaders meet in Kazakhstan to discuss climate change and Artificial Intelligence

The annual Secretariat for the Congress of the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions has convened in Astana, Kazakhstan, for inter faith dialogue on shared concerns relating to climate change, AI and the rights of children with incurable diagnoses.

Anglican–Orthodox dialogue explores Christian formation and mission at meeting in Alexandria

Anglican and Orthodox theologians have met in Alexandria, Egypt, to continue their work on Christian mission, witness and formation.

Chester Cathedral holds ‘God of All the World’ event, celebrating international mission and partnerships

The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, the Rt Revd Anthony Poggo, was a special guest at the 'God of All the World' event celebrating international connections in the diocese of Chester. 

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Oceania

The first Māori Dean of Napier's Cathedral of St John the Evangelist appointed in Diocese of Waiapu

The Venerable Ruihana Paenga has been appointed as Dean of Waiapu, where she will lead ministry at Waiapu Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist in Napier, New Zealand.

A reflection on the emerging world order from Indigenous Pastor Ray Minniecon

Indigenous Pastor Raymond Minniecon from the Diocese of Sydney in the Anglican Church of Australia reflects on what the recent shifts in global and national political priorities could mean for Indigenous peoples and First Nations lands.

The Diocese of Te Waipounamu elects the first female bishop, Susan Wallace

The Venerable Susan Wallace has been elected Bishop of Te Hui Amorangi ki te Waipounamu, the Māori Anglican Church in the South Island of Aotearoa, New Zealand. She will be the first woman to have been appointed to the role.

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Other News

Anglican Communion Schools’ Network shares communiqué following first in-person meeting

The Anglican Communion Schools' Network (ACSN) held its inaugural symposium from 30 September to 2 October in London. Following the meeting, the network released a communiqué

Season of Creation 2026 closes with ecumenical prayer meeting

The Season of Creation for 2026 has concluded with an online ecumenical prayer meeting on October 4, attended by Christians from across the world in celebration and reflection to inspire care for creation

Restoring and protecting oceans will be the focus of the Lungs of the Earth campaign in 2026

Anglican churches are being called to restore and protect oceans, as this year’s priority in the 2026 ‘Lungs of the Earth’ campaign.

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