Anglican Communion News Service

Seven days in Entebbe - A reflection on the All Africa Bishops Conference

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:50:00 GMT

I flew into Entebbe on Monday morning without map or compass; this was only the second gathering of bishops from across the continent of Africa. The first had been six years ago in Lagos, Nigeria, long before my time with the Anglican Communion Office.

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African Anglican bishops in Uganda draw a line in the sand in their final conference statement

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:46:00 GMT

Four hundred bishops from Africa announced today that 'business as usual' was no longer an option for the Anglican Church there and that Africans should "take their destiny into their own hands".

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"Climate change will kill more Africans than malaria or AIDS," Anglican church warned

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:31:00 GMT

The continent of Africa is facing a future in which climate change will kill more people than traditional causes such as malaria and HIV, according to a Ugandan environmental expert.

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History-making Anglican priest says Africa "has faith to believe it can defeat AIDS"

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:36:00 GMT

Rev Canon Gideon Byamugisha today called on the African bishops of the Anglican Communion to take the lead in ensuring the HIV virus never celebrates its 50th birthday in 2031.

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President of Uganda tells African bishops: "There should be no room for intolerance because everyone is made in the image of God."

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:30:00 GMT

Uganda’s President Museveni said today that tolerance was a biblical imperative and that Christians should not “have one minute of time wasted” by those promoting prejudice.

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African bishops' meeting in Uganda told: "History will record what happens at this conference"

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:37:00 GMT

The Bishop in Egypt Dr Mouneer Anis told bishops from more than 400 dioceses at the 2nd All Africa Bishops Conference that this was an historic moment for Africa’s Christian community. “There is no doubt that history is going to record what happens at this conference for future generations,” he said at today’s opening service in Entebbe, Uganda.

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Burundi: Anglican church celebrates 75 years

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:26:00 GMT

The Anglican Church of Burundi kicked off its 75th anniversary celebrations during the Aug. 14-15 weekend with a service of thanksgiving and prayer at St. Luke's Cathedral in Gitega and a service of Holy Communion at St. Peter's Church in Buhiga.

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The ACC Constitution: An Interview with ACC's legal adviser Revd Canon John Rees

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:09:00 GMT

The Anglican Consultative Council has a new Constitution. How did this come about? What does this mean in reality? How will it affect the work of the Instruments of Communion? The Standing Committee? ACNS spoke to John Rees, legal adviser to find out more.

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Prayer requested for William's 100km walk

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:35:00 GMT

The Anglican Church celebrates one hundred years of existence on Zambian soil this year. In order to commemorate this day a number of programs have been put in place. All the five dioceses in the country will commemorate the day individually

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Pakistan: Churches launch emergency relief program following devastating floods

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:17:00 GMT

The Diocese of Peshawar has launched an emergency relief and rescue program for families affected by the recent monsoons and flooding in Pakistan as the death toll from the natural disaster rose above 1,200.

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The Standing Committee Daily Bulletin - Day 4

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:29:00 GMT

On tuesday's agenda: the second part of the Unity, Faith and Order report; the report on the Bible in the Life of the Church project and theological education in the Anglican Communion; a report on Anglican Communion communications; a report on Continuing Indaba.

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The Standing Committee Daily Bulletin - Day 3

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:19:00 GMT

Building on the report to the Standing Committee, ACO staff Stuart Buchanan and Revd John Kafwanka presented on the ACC and Lambeth Conference-mandated project the Evangelism and Church Growth Initiative (ECGI).

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The Standing Committee Daily Bulletin - Day 2

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:16:00 GMT

Saturday's agenda included reports from Chair Bp James Tengatenga and Secretary General Revd Canon Kenneth Kearon; the UN Anglican representatives' reports; reports on finance and administration; business matters; the ACC, the Primates' Meeting and the Standing Committee; and the Lambeth Conference Company.

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The Standing Committee Daily Bulletin - Day 1

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 14:53:00 GMT

Friday’s agenda included membership issues, recent developments in the Communion and reports from Chair Bp James Tengatenga and Secretary General Revd Canon Kenneth Kearon.

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Anglican relief, development and advocacy alliance a step closer to becoming reality

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:09:00 GMT

A working group from across the worldwide Anglican Communion met at Lambeth Palace between 12 and 14 July to plan how to turn the proposed Anglican Alliance on relief, development and advocacy into a reality.

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