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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.

20 October 2026

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.

19 October 2026

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.

29 September 2026

Anglican Church in Japan announces new primate

The Rt Revd Dr Renta Nishihara, Bishop of the Diocese of Chubu and Administrator Bishop of the Kyoto Diocese, has been elected as the 21st Primate of the Nippon Sei Ko Kai (The Anglican Church in Japan). 

11 September 2026

Bishop Elijah Jang-Whan Kim installed as Primate of the Anglican Church of Korea

The Anglican Church of Korea successfully concluded its 35th National Synod, at which a new Primate and Presiding Bishop was elected and installed: the Most Revd Elijah Jang-Whan Kim, Bishop of Seoul.

17 June 2026

Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally Prays for Healing and Hope for the World Ahead of Historic Installation

More than two thousand people from across the country and around the world will attend the Installation of Archbishop Sarah Mullally as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury in Canterbury Cathedral next week.

 

20 March 2026

The Church of South India shares a plea against war and violence

'Let us stand together and proclaim: Peace is God’s will. War is not.' The Church of South India (United) has shared a call for peace in light of ongoing conflict and political tensions involving Iran, Israel, and the United States.

20 March 2026

IASCUFO shares learnings and supplement to The Nairobi-Cairo Proposals in preparation for ACC-19

IASCUFO have published a Supplement to The Nairobi-Cairo Proposals (NCPs). The Supplement outlines refinements to the NCPs, a theological paper that offers a framework for fostering Christian unity and deepening communion amid difference.

02 March 2026

‘Called to One Hope’: Anglican Consultative Council will gather Anglicans from around the world to meet in Belfast, June-July 2026

ACC-19 will explore the theme of 'Called to One Hope'. It will be the first official Anglican Communion meeting attended by the new Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally.

19 February 2026

Secretary General joins Clergy Lenten Retreat and Conference during visit to the Church of Pakistan

The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, the Rt Revd Anthony Poggo, has visited the Church of Pakistan (United) for a Clergy Lenten Retreat and Conference in Raiwind, Lahore.

18 February 2026