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Canon Maggie Swinson awarded OBE for service to the Anglican Communion

Maggie Swinson, Honorary Canon and Chair of the Anglican Consultative Council, has been awarded an OBE for her services to the Church of England and to the Anglican Communion, in His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours List. 

13 June 2026

Bishop of Amazonia and Primate of Brazil appointed as Chair of the Anglican Communion Environmental Network

The Most Revd Marinez Rosa dos Santos Bassotto has been announced as the Chair of the Anglican Communion Environmental Network.

04 June 2026

Called to One Hope: Looking Ahead to Belfast

ACC-19 is the next in-person meeting of the Anglican Consultative Council, meeting in Belfast this June-July. Canon Maggie Swinson - Chair of the ACC - shares her hopes for this important international event.

30 April 2026

South Sudan Council of Churches work for peace and reconciliation as conflict escalates

The South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) has intensified its peacebuilding and reconciliation work as violence continues to rise.

23 April 2026

Secretary General Backs Ecumenical Statement Urging Compassionate Care For Cuba

The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, the Rt Revd Anthony Poggo, has backed an ecumenical statement expressing support and ‘compassionate care for Christians and all people in Cuba’.

02 April 2026

Christ calls us to welcome refugees as they face a cycle of violence

Anglican representatives on the of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees’ Multi-Religious Council of Leaders issue statement about the status of refugees.

09 March 2026

Anglican–Lutheran International Commission steering group meets to review global mission partnerships

Members of the Steering Group of the Anglican–Lutheran International Commission for Unity and Mission have met in London.

09 March 2026

Leaders of global Christian communions call for renewed efforts towards the ‘Gift of Peace’

Four global Christian communions have issued a joint call for peace in response to conflicts and growing instability around the world.

05 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

When women lead, peace lasts longer: A Statement from the International Anglican Women’s Network

The International Anglican Women’s Network (IAWN) Steering Group met in Jordan to hear about the experiences of women in places of conflict.

11 February 2026