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Refugees missing from European media reports on migration crisis

Sat, 18/11/2017 - 05:34

A detailed study by an ecumenical group accuses European media of maintaining a “pattern of invisibility” for refugees and migrants.

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Unesco excellence award for Hong Kong community regeneration project

Sat, 18/11/2017 - 04:33

An innovative community regeneration project by the Anglican Church in Hong Kong has been given an Award of Excellence by Unesco.

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Euthanasia rejected in one Australian state, debate rages in another

Sat, 18/11/2017 - 02:59

The state parliament of New South Wales has rejected a bill to legalise euthanasia; while a debate in Victoria was adjourned until Tuesday.

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Fijian churches unite to “Break the Silence” on violence against women

Fri, 17/11/2017 - 07:02

Churches across Fiji will observe “Break the Silence Sunday” this weekend, as part of a campaign to halt the epidemic of violence against women.

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Zimbabwe, the Jewel of Africa, will sparkle again, says Bishop of Harare

Fri, 17/11/2017 - 06:09

Church leaders from Zimbabwe, central Africa and Europe have been commenting on the on-going political situation in Zimbabwe.

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Webinar to discuss Churches’ global birth registration campaign

Fri, 17/11/2017 - 04:39

The World Council of Churches will hold an online seminar next Monday – World Children’s Day – on the global campaign for birth registration.

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Between a crisis and a kairos: Zimbabwean church leaders call for national dialogue

Thu, 16/11/2017 - 06:29

The Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations say that the country is “between a crisis and a kairos” and call for prayer and dialogue.

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President makes solidarity visit after vandals ransack church

Thu, 16/11/2017 - 05:29

The President of Ireland has visited Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Errislannan to see for himself the €70,000 damaged caused by vandals.

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Anglican commission begins work to develop global safeguarding procedures

Thu, 16/11/2017 - 01:17

Work has begun to make the Churches of the Anglican Communion safe places for children, young people and vulnerable adults.

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Call for protected freedom of speech after Australians vote “yes” to same-sex marriage

Thu, 16/11/2017 - 00:57

Australia’s Parliament has begun the process of legalising same-sex marriage after a resounding “yes” to the proposal in a plebiscite.

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Former British Army legal chief to be Rector of the Falkland Islands

Wed, 15/11/2017 - 04:58

The southern-most cathedral in the Anglican Communion, Christ Church Cathedral at Stanley in the Falkland Islands, is to get a new rector.

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Religious, community and school leaders train to tackle Burundi’s biggest killer

Wed, 15/11/2017 - 02:17

Four-hundred people representing the faith, community and education sectors on Burundi have been trained to combat malaria.

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Ricardo Gómez Osnaya elected as fourth bishop of Western Mexico

Tue, 14/11/2017 - 06:50

The electoral synod of la Iglesia Anglicana de Mexico has elected Ricardo Joel Gómez Osnaya as the fourth bishop of Western Mexico.

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Jamaica and Cayman Islands launch season of intentional discipleship

Tue, 14/11/2017 - 06:04

The Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, in the province of the West Indies, have launched a season of intentional discipleship.

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C of E publishes guidance for schools on homophobic biphobic and transphobic bullying

Tue, 14/11/2017 - 05:23

The Church of England has today published revised guidance to help its schools tackle homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying.

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Multilingual Freedom Sunday resources released by the Anglican Alliance

Sat, 11/11/2017 - 04:43

Many churches recognise Freedom Sunday on 2 December as part of increased efforts to tackle human trafficking and modern slavery.

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Peace-building project reduces tensions between Kipsigis and Maasai in Kenya

Sat, 11/11/2017 - 03:56

An Anglican Church of Kenya's peace-building project is reducing recurring violence between Kipsigis and Maasai people in Trans Mara district.

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Bishop’s consecration held in park to accommodate large congregation

Sat, 11/11/2017 - 02:58

Bishop Felix Annancy was ordained as coadjutor Bishop of Koforidua in a city park because the cathedral wasn't large enough.

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From Waikato to Leeds: Bishop Helen-Ann Hartley moves diagonally

Sat, 11/11/2017 - 01:49

The Bishop of Waikato in New Zealand is to return to her roots after being named as the new Bishop of Ripon in the C of E’s Diocese of Leeds.

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Episcopal election makes it three firsts for Scotland’s first female bishop

Fri, 10/11/2017 - 23:59

Canon Anne Dyer has been elected Scotland's first female bishop, 14 years after the province formally approved the consecration of women.

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