Anglican Communion News Service - Japan

As post-disaster project ends, Japan considers the future

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:43:00 GMT

Anglicans in Japan are considering the next phase of a key project set up to help the most vulnerable following the country’s triple disaster two years ago.

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"Remember the survivors" - Japanese Anglicans to Communion women

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 01:35:00 GMT

Japanese Anglicans made an heartfelt plea for prayer to their Communion sisters today, following an update of the post-disaster situation in their country.

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Church in Japan calls for nuclear power to be abolished, alternative energy pursued

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 22:46:00 GMT

The Anglican/Episcopal Church in Japan tells government: "In solidarity with other denominations and faiths, we call for an immediate abolition of nuclear power plants and a conversion of Japan’s energy policy toward the development of a... [More]

Upon the First Anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:50:00 GMT

On the 11th of March this year Japan marks the first anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake. We, members of the Anglican Church in Japan, gather together and pray for those who have suffered a great deal of difficulty since the disaster tha... [More]

Primate of Japan announces project to support disaster victims

Thu, 26 May 2011 11:57:00 GMT

The Primate of Nippon Sei Ko Kai, The Most Rev. Nathaniel Makoto Uematsu, has announced the launch of 'Let Us Walk Together', the Church's project to further help the victims of the triple disaster in Japan.

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Other Japanese dioceses send people to help in disaster-affected areas.

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:10:00 GMT

The latest update from International Secretary, Mr Shinya Yawata on the response of The Anglican Church in Japan to the recent disaster.

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Primate of Japan: "Standing amid the wreckage, we could only be silent and pray"

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:20:00 GMT

The latest statement from the Archbishop of the Nippon Sei Ko Kai (The Anglican Communion in Japan) The Most Revd Nathaniel Makoto Uematsu on the situation in Japan

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Quake update: "A small step but the right one"

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 11:38:00 GMT

The latest update from Japan about how the church is helping to feed the elderly in quake affected areas.

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"People are our priority" - The Archbishop of The Anglican Communion in Japan

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:33:00 GMT

The latest statement from the Archbishop of the Nippon Sei Ko Kai (The Anglican Communion in Japan) The Most Revd Nathaniel Makoto Uematsu on the situation in Japan

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Communion responds as Anglicans, Episcopalians seek to give to Japan

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 21:07:00 GMT

In response to a growing desire to donate as well as pray for the beleaguered nation of Japan, agencies and Churches of the Communion have been setting up avenues for giving.

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Pastoral Letter from Bishop John Hiromichi Kato, diocese of Tohoku

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:42:00 GMT

Bishop John Hiromichi Kato talks about the affect of the recent disaster on the diocese of Tohoku in Japan.

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Update 2 from the Nippon Sei Ko Kai (The Anglican Communion in Japan)

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:04:00 GMT

An update from Shinya Samuel Yawata, Secretary of PIM NSKK, based upon reports from dioceses across Japan.

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A statement from the Archbishop of the Anglican Communion in Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:04:00 GMT

Statement from the Archbishop of the Nippon Sei Ko Kai (The Anglican Communion in Japan) The Most Revd Nathaniel Makoto Uematsu

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Bishop of tsunami-hit diocese is safe, but uncontactable.

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:30:00 GMT

The bishop of a diocese in northern part of Japan devastated by yesteday's earthquake and tsunami, is said to be safe but uncontactable.

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Archbishop of Canterbury's prayers for the people of Japan

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:59:00 GMT

The Archbishop of Canterbury has sent a message of condolence to the Anglican Archbishop of Japan, the Most Revd Nathaniel Makoto Uematsu, expressing support and prayers for the Japanese people at this time.

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