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Oceania

Young Polynesian Anglicans put disaster training into action as Cyclone Gita his Tonga

As Cyclone Gita headed towards Tonga, a group of young Anglicans gathered at their Church in Nuku’alofa to prepare their response.

15 February 2018

The official name for Pancake Day is Shrove Tuesday. But what is it?

Celebrated the day before Ash Wednesday, Shrove Tuesday (also called “Pancake Day”) is the final day before the 40-day period of Lent.

13 February 2018

Archbishop condemns child “witchcraft” murders as “child abuse in its worst form”

The Archbishop of Papua New Guinea, Allan Migi, has spoken out against the increasing number of attacks and murders of alleged witches.

13 February 2018

Anglican leaders echo Pope Francis’ call for day of prayer and fasting for peace

Anglican leaders have endorsed Pope Francis’ call for an ecumenical day of prayer and fasting peace in Congo and South Sudan.

08 February 2018

Newly appointed Anglican bishops attend induction week at Canterbury Cathedral

A group of 33 recently-appointed bishops is spending a week at the Anglican Communion’s mother church as part of a global induction.

06 February 2018

Lent Resources: Anglican Board of Mission invites you to “Hear the Stories”

The world mission arm of the Anglican Church of Australia has produced a Lent study guide to help people explore the UN’s SDGs.

01 February 2018

Anglican Alliance launches global focus on anti-slavery initiatives in Freedom Year

The Anglican Alliance has launched a year-long focus on initiatives tackling modern slavery and human trafficking across the Communion.

01 February 2018

Bishop launches tv commercial in support of exiled South Sudanese school students

The Assistant Bishop of Melbourne has produced a tv commercial urging people to give South Sudanese exiles a “safe start” to the school year.

31 January 2018

“Thy Kingdom Come” – Christians around the world invited to pray for evangelism

Tens of thousands of Christians from around the world are expected to take part once again in a global wave of prayer for evangelism.

25 January 2018

Sexuality working group recommends services of blessing without changing formularies

The Synod of the Anglican Church in New Zealand will consider blessing same-sex relationships without changing its teaching on marriage.

22 January 2018