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Justin Welby’s ecumenical adviser to be Deputy Secretary General in new ACO Core Team

Dr Will Adam, the Anglican Communion’s Director for Unity, Faith and Order, becomes Deputy Secretary General in ongoing ACO restructuring.

12 February 2021

Gender Justice remains a priority after restructure of the Anglican Communion Office

The work to facilitate and resource Anglican Churches around the world in the fight for gender justice will continue in the new look ACO.

09 February 2021

Anglican Consultative Council Chief Operating Officer David White steps down

David White has stepped down as part of the  restructuring of the Anglican Consultative Council, which was announced earlier this month.

01 February 2021

Anglican Communion Finance Director moves to Church of England’s Chelmsford Diocese

The Anglican Communion’s Director of Finance and Resources, Michaela Southworth, becomes Finance Director for Chelmsford Diocese.

27 January 2021

Standing Committee review leads to shift of focus in the Anglican Communion Office

The Anglican Communion Standing Committee has announced changes to the operational priorities of the Anglican Communion Office.

19 January 2021

While distanced by Covid, Christians around the world join together in prayer for unity

The ecumenical Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is taking place against a backdrop of global lockdowns and restrictions on movement.

18 January 2021

Archbishop of Wales John Davies to retire as Primate and Bishop of Swansea and Brecon

Archbishop John Davies will retire in May after four years as leader of the Church in Wales and 13 years as Bishop of Swansea & Brecon.

18 January 2021

Archbishop of Canterbury receives Covid-19 vaccine as hospital chaplaincy volunteer

Archbishop Justin Welby, a volunteer chaplain at St Thomas’ Hospital in central London, received his first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.

18 January 2021

Archbishop Justin Welby’s Canterbury Cathedral Christmas Day sermon 2020

This is the text of the sermon preached today (Christmas Day) in Canterbury Cathedral, Kent, England - the mother church of the Anglican Communion.

25 December 2020

Christmas letter from Pope Francis, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and Church of Scotland Moderator Martin Fair to South Sudan’s political leaders

A Christmas Letter from Pope Francis, the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, and the (Presbyterian) Church of Scotland Moderator Martin Fair to South Sudan's Political Leaders

24 December 2020