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Church leader and Anglican Alliance call for immediate support for civilians in Sudan

Church leader and Anglican Alliance call for immediate support for civilians in Sudan

A local church leader in the contested Abyei area in Sudan has called for urgent support for civilians after troops swept through the town over the weekend. He said civilians were "lying on the ground without medical attention, shelter, food and water. We are left no choice but to raise the voice of the voiceless for relief assistance”

25 May 2011

Australian diocese launches MP3 player appeal to help Sudanese community

Australian diocese launches MP3 player appeal to help Sudanese community

An appeal has been launched by the diocesan Sudanese Ministry based in Moe to help fund an English-speaking program for the Sudanese.

19 May 2011

Sudan's churches prepare for two states by affirming "unity in Jesus Christ"

Sudan's churches prepare for two states by affirming "unity in Jesus Christ"

As Sudan waits for the birth of two nation states following its referendum, Sudan's Christians have issued a strong statement of solidarity and unity.

18 May 2011

Bishop warns "students will fail exams unless more teachers step forward"

Bishop warns "students will fail exams unless more teachers step forward"

A bishop in the Sudan diocese of Ibba has warned that the chances of students passing their exams have been "endangered" because of a lack of qualified teachers.

13 May 2011

"We will remain one united church", bishops tells Sudan.

"We will remain one united church", bishops tells Sudan.

The Episcopal Church of Sudan will remain one united church regardless of political boundaries, Sudanese bishops said in a statement following their House of Bishops meeting in Juba.

16 February 2011

Southern Sudanese celebrate the birth of a new nation

Southern Sudanese celebrate the birth of a new nation

Celebrations for a new nation rippled throughout Southern Sudan as election officials confirmed that nearly 99 percent of voters in the referendum had chosen independence.

08 February 2011

First day's voting passes peacefully in Diocese of Bethlehem: Kajo Keji

First day's voting passes peacefully in Diocese of Bethlehem: Kajo Keji

If you ever thought there was going to be violence during the referendum, then you were wrong. Day one was like a celebration – full of happiness that can be seen on people’s faces and it was really peaceful.

10 January 2011

The Anglican Communion rallies in prayer and support behind Sudan

The Anglican Communion rallies in prayer and support behind Sudan

People across the Communion have stepped up to support of the people of Sudan as the country prepares for its historic referendum on Sunday 9th January. Demonstrations of concern for the state of the country and for its pending vote appearing on the Internet include prayer walls, a Facebook campaign, videos and blogs.

07 January 2011

Anglican and Catholic Archbishops register for historic Sudan referendum

Anglican and Catholic Archbishops register for historic Sudan referendum

In a spirit of fraternity, The Archbishop of the Episcopal Church of the Sudan and the Catholic Archbishop of Juba registered together at Hai Jalaba referendum registration centre today. 

26 November 2010

Sudan delegation meets with UN secretary general, 'raises alarm

Sudan delegation meets with UN secretary general, 'raises alarm

An ecumenical delegation of Sudanese religious leaders met with U.N. officials and Secretary General Ban Ki-moon Oct. 11 to express its fear of what might happen if the Jan. 9 referendum in which south Sudan is expected to vote for independence from the north is not carried out as planned.

13 October 2010