Anglican Communion News Service - Africa

Young Anglicans make urgent call for training

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:27:00 GMT

Young Anglicans from the Church of the Province of Central Africa (CPCA) have called for urgent training of Sunday School and youth leaders to enhance leadership skills among youths in the Province.

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Women's Indaba success will mean similar gatherings across Africa, USA

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 23:08:00 GMT

The first three-day Indaba process specifically designed for women to discuss the issue of violence has been hailed a success by participants.

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African Archbishop calls for Carbon Fast for Lent

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 15:31:00 GMT

Chair of the Anglican Communion Environmental Network Archbishop Thabo Makgoba has invited Anglicans around the globe to join him in a Carbon Fast for Lent.

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African communicator sought for regional and Provincial role

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 14:11:00 GMT

The search is on for a Communications Officer in Africa to help Anglicans there better share their stories of life and ministry with each other and the world.

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Bishop: "African clergy being denied entry to the UK because of their sacrificial stipends"

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:56:00 GMT

Some African clergy are having their UK visa applications turned down simply because of their low income, according to the Lord Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich.

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CAPA Communique is a challenge to unlock its potential

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:38:00 GMT

The Council of Anglican Provinces in Africa has challenged itself to harness untapped resources and strengthen intra-continental relationships to benefit God's mission.

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African Anglicans appeal for harmony, understanding between Muslims and Christians

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:38:00 GMT

Anglican leaders from across the continent of Africa have made an emotional appeal to Muslim leaders to stand with them in opposition to "tragic violence that is destroying our communities".

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The final day of the 11th CAPA Council Meeting

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:38:00 GMT

On the final day of the 11th CAPA Council Meeting in Burundi, the Constitution is reviewed, a delegation meets with the President, and a new Chair and Vice Chair are elected,

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11th CAPA Council Meeting - Day 1

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:38:00 GMT

A report of the first day's proceedings at the 11th CAPA Council meeting hosted by the Province of the Anglican Church of Burundi. In attendance are Primates or their representatives, clergy and lay people from the 12 Anglican Provinces o... [More]

11th CAPA Council opens in Burundi

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:19:00 GMT

Hosted by the Province of the Anglican Church of Burundi, the 11th CAPA Council meeting has brought together Primates or their representatives, clergy and lay people from the 12 Anglican Provinces of Africa along with partners and other o... [More]

African communicator sought to help Anglicans to tell their stories

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 11:08:00 GMT

Church leaders have welcomed a decision to appoint a Communications Officer in Africa to help Anglicans there better share their stories of life and ministry with the world.

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Church leaders launch Call to Action and Appeal for famine victims

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 13:48:00 GMT

Ecumenical faith leaders in Africa today launched a Call to Action and Appeal for the people affected by famine in the Horn of Africa.

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Archbishop's urgent appeal for the Horn of Africa

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:04:00 GMT

The Archbishop of Canterbury has made an urgent appeal for donations to emergency relief activities in Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia - currently facing one of the worst droughts for 60 years.

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Faith leaders, international aid agencies stand with the church against sexual violence

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:32:00 GMT

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, today welcomed senior church leaders and international development agencies at Lambeth Palace to pledge that the church will play a part in ending sexual violence and to launch a Tearfund report 'Sil... [More]

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 Off... [More]