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The Third Anglican Global South to South Encounter

The Third Anglican Global South to South Encounter

The Third Anglican South-to-South Encounter has graphically demonstrated the coming of age of the Church of the Global South. We are poignantly aware that we must be faithful to God's vision of one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.

31 October 2005

Covenant marks new ecumenical endeavour for seafarers

Covenant marks new ecumenical endeavour for seafarers

Three Christian maritime societies have signed an agreement to work more closely together for the benefit of seafarers.

28 October 2005

Silver Jubilee for Europe diocese

With a fanfare by the brass ensemble of the Gibraltar Royal Regimental Band, the festive Eucharist to mark the 25 years of the new Church of England Diocese in Europe, began, with a full cathedral gathered to mark the occasion

25 October 2005

UN's new eco-development agency to be set up

UN's new eco-development agency to be set up

ROME, Oct. 22 A new United Nations agency aimed at protecting the environment while helping expedite economic development for developing countries will be set up in the northern Italian city of Trieste, the Italian news agency ANSA reported on Saturday.

22 October 2005

HM The Queen to inaugurate Eighth General Synod

HM The Queen to inaugurate Eighth General Synod

Her Majesty The Queen will inaugurate the Eighth General Synod of the Church of England in Church House, Westminster on Tuesday, 15 November. 

21 October 2005

New 'Bishop In Mission' Appointed

New 'Bishop In Mission' Appointed

The Most Rev'd Henry Luke Orombi, Archbishop of Uganda, with the August 2004 consent of the House of Bishops of the Church of Uganda has appointed a priest of the Church of England, the Rev'd Prebendary Sandy Millar, as Assistant Bishop in the Church of Uganda

21 October 2005

A Statement from Archbishop Eames

A Statement from Archbishop Eames

Statement from Archbishop Eames regarding the current debate within the Anglican CommunionThe Most Reverend Dr Robin Eames, Archbishop of Armagh, Primate of All Ireland, issued the following statement this morning regarding the current debate within the Anglican Communion:

20 October 2005

The Episcopal Diocese of Egypt welcomes the Third Anglican Global South to South Encounter

The Episcopal Diocese of Egypt welcomes the Third Anglican Global South to South Encounter

From 25th - 30th October 2005, about 120 delegates, representing 20 provinces within the Anglican Communion, from Africa, Asia and Latin America, will be meeting in Egypt for their third Global South Encounter. The Conference will take place at the Red Sea

20 October 2005

Archbishop of Canterbury: Message to Pakistan and India

Archbishop of Canterbury: Message to Pakistan and India

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has sent a message to church leaders in Pakistan and India following the earthquake in the region. In his letter Dr Williams speaks of his distress on hearing of the devastation and assures them of prayers as they tackle the work of rescue and recovery.

10 October 2005

Archbishop Eames Speaks at Cathedral, VTS

Archbishop Eames Speaks at Cathedral, VTS

Archbishop Robin Eames, Primate of Ireland, said Wednesday that he hoped Archbishop Peter Akinola, Primate of Nigeria, would reconsider recent actions which Eames said could damage efforts to keep the Anglican Communion intact.

09 October 2005