http://www.aco.org/acns/index.cfm ACNS News Digest en-us Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:51:11 0000 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:32:00 0000 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss acns@anglicancommunion.org acns@anglicancommunion.org http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/2/2/Madras-Christian-College-launches-175th-anniversary-celebrations Today, with 6,000 co-ed students in Chennai, India, Madras Christian College (MCC) is the largest of the 50 Indian members of Colleges and Universities of the Anglican Communion (CUAC).  ACO-CUAC Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:32:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/2/2/Madras-Christian-College-launches-175th-anniversary-celebrations http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/2/2/Fervent-Prayer-Panacea-To-Boko-Haram-Menace Osun State deputy governor, Otunba (Mrs) Grace Laoye-Tomori has reiterated the efficacy of prayer as the only panacea to the incessant killing of Christians by Boko Haram sect in some parts of Nigeria. Nigeria Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:54:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/2/2/Fervent-Prayer-Panacea-To-Boko-Haram-Menace http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/2/2/Cleric-Advises-Christians-Against-Retaliation Archbishop Peter Akinola, a retired Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), has urged Christians to remain peaceful and shun retaliatory attacks against their Muslims brothers. Nigeria Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:51:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/2/2/Cleric-Advises-Christians-Against-Retaliation http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/2/2/The-Solomon-Islands-Christian-Association--holds-AGM The Solomon Islands Christian Association (SICA) had completed its 45TH Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Honiara last week. Melanesia Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:47:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/2/2/The-Solomon-Islands-Christian-Association--holds-AGM http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/2/2/Bishop-Advises-Community-Against-Deities-Secret-Cults OGWASHI-UKU (DELTA) - The Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Asaba, Most Rev Justus Mogekwu, has called on the Chiefs and inhabitants of Ogwashi-Uku to do away with the worship of deities. Nigeria Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:42:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/2/2/Bishop-Advises-Community-Against-Deities-Secret-Cults http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/2/2/Christian-Divorce-amendment-Bill-being-considered-by-HR-ministry Once passed by the parliament, the proposed Christian Divorce (Amendment) Bill 2011 will bring some vital changes in the present applicable law of 1862 that provides only one ground of divorce for people belonging to Christian community. Pakistan Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:39:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/2/2/Christian-Divorce-amendment-Bill-being-considered-by-HR-ministry http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/2/2/Searching-for-unity-must-remain-our-goal-says-WCC-general-secretary "Divisions between churches remain a scandal that we have to overcome," Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC) said today at a "Pilgrimage of the Holy Robe" an ecumenical preparatory event being held this week. Global Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:33:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/2/2/Searching-for-unity-must-remain-our-goal-says-WCC-general-secretary http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2012/2/1/ACNS5024 The Anglican Health Network (AHN) today announced plans for a major conference in Birmingham, UK, in April 2013 ACO - AHN Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:44:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2012/2/1/ACNS5024 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/2/1/Another-month-before-details-of-temporary-cathedral The Anglican Church says it will be at least another month before details of a temporary cathedral for Christchurch are made public. New Zealand Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:51:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/2/1/Another-month-before-details-of-temporary-cathedral http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/2/1/Churches-angry-at-push-to-change-Easter-Sunday-status Easter Sunday could be stripped of its public holiday status under possible changes to holiday laws. Australia Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:48:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/2/1/Churches-angry-at-push-to-change-Easter-Sunday-status http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/2/1/St-Pauls-Church-in-Marshalltown-is-gone A demolition crew dismantled the 166-year-old church towards the end of January and all that remains there now is the graveyard and a level patch of earth. Canada Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:44:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/2/1/St-Pauls-Church-in-Marshalltown-is-gone http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/2/1/Teams-gear-up-for-Anglican-Schools-Festival Five full days of activities are planned for the 19th staging of the Anglican Schools Festival in Freeport, Grand Bahama. West Indies Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:39:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/2/1/Teams-gear-up-for-Anglican-Schools-Festival http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/31/Education-is-not-a-personal-commodity-say-churches Student protests and the debate around Higher Education funding have prompted this year’s Education Sunday theme – learning and serving – which issues a strong challenge about responsibility to others. England Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:33:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/31/Education-is-not-a-personal-commodity-say-churches http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/31/Church-marks-Covenant-year THE Church of Ireland has approved an official liturgy for services this year to mark the centenary of the Ulster Covenant. Ireland Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:28:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/31/Church-marks-Covenant-year http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/31/Boko-Haram-Is-A-Distraction The Anglican Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Reverend Emmanuel Chukwuma, has warned those, including Boko Haram, scheming to distract the government of President Goodluck Jonathan to retrace their steps and turn a new leaf. Nigeria Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:25:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/31/Boko-Haram-Is-A-Distraction http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2012/1/31/ACNS5023 The Secretary-General of the Anglican Communion, Canon Kenneth Kearon, preaching earlier this month in Dublin’s Christ Church Cathedral on the topic of the 350th anniversary of the Book of Common Prayer, described it as an "iconic" Prayer Book that had shaped Anglican worship and teaching since 1662.  Ireland Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:30:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2012/1/31/ACNS5023 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/30/Occupy-movement-says-Jesus-would-join-them Residents of the Occupy London camp outside St Paul’s Cathedral are challenging church and society to consider their stance on global economics. England Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:12:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/30/Occupy-movement-says-Jesus-would-join-them http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/30/Wales-Strong-response-to-Church-review More than 1,000 people across Wales have had their say about the future of the Church in Wales as part of a root and branch review. Wales Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:51:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/30/Wales-Strong-response-to-Church-review http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/30/Hunt-is-on-for-people-to-inspire-Wales Inspirational people who help their organisation benefit the wider community will be recognised in a new award sponsored by the Church in Wales. Wales Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:51:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/30/Hunt-is-on-for-people-to-inspire-Wales http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/30/Nigerian-conflict-mixes-religion-poverty-and-politics 27 January (ENInews)--Christian and Muslim leaders worldwide are being urged to act together to address the violence being unleashed in northern Nigeria that has been blamed on Boko Haram, a self-proclaimed Islamist group. Nigeria Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:47:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/30/Nigerian-conflict-mixes-religion-poverty-and-politics http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/30/Archbishop-of-York-urges-state-not-to-dictate-over-marriage Ministers should not overrule tradition on the issue of same-sex marriages, the Archbishop of York has said. England Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:43:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/30/Archbishop-of-York-urges-state-not-to-dictate-over-marriage http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/30/Archbishop-of-York-writes-in-The-Jamaica-Gleaner The Archbishop of York, The Most Revd and Rt Hon Dr John Sentamu, will today preach at a service at the Webster Memorial Church in Kingston, to mark the beginning of Jamaica’s celebration of 50 years of independence. England Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:41:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/30/Archbishop-of-York-writes-in-The-Jamaica-Gleaner http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/30/Cocoa-Farmers-Guests-of-Honour-to-Celebrate-Kit-Kat-Fairtrade-Anniversary Nestlé and Fairtrade Foundation invite farmers to York to celebrate two years of Fairtrade certified Four-Finger KIT KAT. Farmers and Harriet Lamb, Executive Director, Fairtrade Foundation UK meet with Archbishop of York’s Young Leaders at Manor School on the 26th January. England Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:37:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/30/Cocoa-Farmers-Guests-of-Honour-to-Celebrate-Kit-Kat-Fairtrade-Anniversary http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2012/1/27/ACNS5022 WEEKLY REVIEW: A roundup of the week's Anglican Communion news plus opinion, reviews, photos, profiles and other things of interest from across the Anglican/Episcopal world. ACO Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:42:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2012/1/27/ACNS5022 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/27/European-church-council-names-Liagre-as-general-secretary Brussels, 26 January (ENInews)  The Rev. Guy Liagre, president of the United Protestant Church in Belgium, was named general secretary of the Conference of European Churches (CEC) as of June 2012, according to a news release. Global Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:38:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/27/European-church-council-names-Liagre-as-general-secretary http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/27/WCC-asks-Nigerian-president-to-support-ChristianMuslim-peace [World Council of Churches] The World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit expressed deep sadness over the current wave of violence in Nigeria, calling on the churches to pray for the victims, and asking Nigerian president to support solidarity efforts for peace by both Christians and Muslims in the country. Nigeria Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:29:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/27/WCC-asks-Nigerian-president-to-support-ChristianMuslim-peace http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/27/UN-agency-honors-Tutu-as-champion-against-hunger The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) Jan. 26 is honoring Nobel Peace Prize laureate and activist Desmond Tutu, archbishop emeritus of Cape Town, South Africa, for his efforts in the battle against hunger and his advocacy on behalf of the world’s most vulnerable people. ACO-UN Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:20:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/27/UN-agency-honors-Tutu-as-champion-against-hunger http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/27/Mission-Worker-Dies-on-Fiji-Project A Wellington man has died in Fiji while working on a mission project.  He was Andrew Duxfield, and he was checking out a number of water projects in Fiji on behalf of the Anglican Missions Board (AMB) and Engineers without Borders (EWB) at the time of his death. New Zealand Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:07:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/27/Mission-Worker-Dies-on-Fiji-Project http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2012/1/26/ACNS5021 In his video message to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day, the Archbishop urges us to speak on ‘behalf of the neighbour and on behalf of stranger’ as part of this year’s theme of Speak Up, Speak Out: Lambeth Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:41:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2012/1/26/ACNS5021 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/26/Wolfson-Foundation-grants-make-39-parish-churches-very-happy-in-2012 Thirty-nine parishes discovered last month that 2012 would be a good year for them when they were offered grants by the Church Buildings Council and The Wolfson Foundation to support essential repair works to their church buildings.  The works range from major re-roofing projects through essential repairs to towers and parapets to improvements to drainage and rainwater disposal.  Funding these works can be a difficult task for small parishes, particularly in rural areas with tiny communities.  England Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:08:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/26/Wolfson-Foundation-grants-make-39-parish-churches-very-happy-in-2012 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/26/Wales-finest-stained-glass-gets-window-online People interested in church history can now view and research more than 2,000 stained glass windows from hundreds of churches in Wales online. Wales Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:59:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/26/Wales-finest-stained-glass-gets-window-online http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/26/Churches-pray-for-Christian-unity Despite all the divides and divisions, churches and congregations observed the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in the month of January, with a profound theme for this year, “We will all be changed by the victory of our Lord Jesus Christ” (cf. 1 Cor 15:51-58). Global Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:54:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/26/Churches-pray-for-Christian-unity http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/25/Anglicans-rev-up-for-peace-in-the-North-Indian-Diocese-of-Durgapur The rally, organised by the diocesan youth fellowship, saw over 150 motorbikes take to the roads on Monday. The bikers covered over 160 kilometres of ground, taking their message of a peaceful society and a better tomorrow through the cities and villages of Durgapur. North India Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:33:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/25/Anglicans-rev-up-for-peace-in-the-North-Indian-Diocese-of-Durgapur http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2012/1/25/ACNS5020 Four Anglican Education administrators from across the Communion started a high-level fellowship study programme with a round of national education policy meetings in London this week. ACO - Anglican Alliance Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:14:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2012/1/25/ACNS5020 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2012/1/25/ACNS5019 The leaders of three church denominations in Wales are joining forces to oppose the Welsh Government’s proposals to change the law on organ donation. Wales Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:44:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2012/1/25/ACNS5019 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/25/Kenyan-faith-leaders-urge-calm-after-court-indicts-politicians Nairobi, Kenya, 23 January (ENInews) Faith leaders in Kenya called for calm after the International Criminal Court in The Hague committed to trial high-ranking politicians for crimes against humanity in connection with violence following elections in 2007. Kenya Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:30:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/25/Kenyan-faith-leaders-urge-calm-after-court-indicts-politicians http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2012/1/25/ACNS5018 The Most Revd Dr. Thabo C Makgoba leaves today to participate in the Annual Meeting 2012 of the World Economic Forum in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, 25-29 January. Global Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:22:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2012/1/25/ACNS5018 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/25/Archbishops-Visit-to-Bor-Town-Jonglei-State Archbishop Daniel Deng along with a provincial support team travelled to Bor in order to meet with the newly-formed Inter-Church Committee for Peace, Mediation and Reconciliation. Sudan Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:13:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/25/Archbishops-Visit-to-Bor-Town-Jonglei-State http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2012/1/19/ACNS5017 A man born in Nigeria and resident in Italy for a number of years, has been appointed as the next diocesan curate with responsibility for the Devenish and Boho Group of Parishes. Ireland Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:49:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2012/1/19/ACNS5017 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2012/1/19/ACNS5016 Twenty women from countries including Australia, Bangladesh, Uganda and India are visiting the Anglican United Nations Office (AUNO) next month to engage with the UN’s 56th Commission on the Status of Women, which this year has ‘empowerment of rural women’ as its priority theme. ACO - UN Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:40:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2012/1/19/ACNS5016 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2012/1/19/ACNS5015 Senior management and medical officers from St. Luke’s Episcopal Health System Houston and Baylor College of Medicine will visit the hospital of the Diocese of Morogoro in Berega at the end of February ACO - AHN Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:00:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2012/1/19/ACNS5015 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/19/Court-says-occupiers-must-leave-St-Pauls-Cathedral London, 18 January (ENInews). Britain's High Court on 18 January ordered anti-corporate protesters evicted from a camp they have occupied for three months outside London's iconic St. Paul's Cathedral. England Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:58:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/19/Court-says-occupiers-must-leave-St-Pauls-Cathedral http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/19/Working-for-unity-between-Catholics-and-Anglicans During this week of prayer for Christian unity, the different denominations present here in Rome are hosting a full programme of liturgical and other events that can foster greater understanding of the common values and unique heritages of each tradition. Global Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:52:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/19/Working-for-unity-between-Catholics-and-Anglicans http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/19/Be-humble-Anglican-cleric-tells-leaders An Anglican cleric, Ven Ugochukwu Ekeada of the Cathedral Church of All Saints, Egbu in Owerri North Local Government of Imo State, has challenged leaders at all levels, to humble themselves in their services to the nation and mankind.  Nigeria Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:22:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/19/Be-humble-Anglican-cleric-tells-leaders http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/19/UK-Too-many-people-jailed-says-bishop Too many criminals are sent to prison and punishing them in public instead could be more effective, the Anglican bishop for prisons has said. The Bishop of Liverpool, the Rt Rev James Jones, said it was simply not enough to lock up criminals, adding that community payback schemes could act as a deterrent for others and help to reduce reoffending. England Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:15:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/19/UK-Too-many-people-jailed-says-bishop http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/19/Persecution-Increased-Most-in-Sudan-Nigeria-Report-Says Open Doors’ 2012 World Watch List ranks countries where Christians suffered in 2011. Sudan and northern Nigeria saw steeper increases in persecution against Christians than 48 other nations where Christians suffered abuse last year, according to an annual ranking by Christian support organization Open Doors. Nigeria Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:09:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/19/Persecution-Increased-Most-in-Sudan-Nigeria-Report-Says http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/18/10000-prize-for-commissioning-new-art-for-parish-churches Parishes throughout England can apply for a £10,000 prize for the best developed proposal for commissioning a new work of art for their church. England Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:09:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/18/10000-prize-for-commissioning-new-art-for-parish-churches http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/18/South-Sudan-agencies-aid-victims-of-interethnic-fighting 17 January (ENI news). Christian humanitarian agencies are delivering relief aid to thousands of people displaced in inter-tribal conflict in South Sudan, the world's newest nation. Sudan Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:29:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/18/South-Sudan-agencies-aid-victims-of-interethnic-fighting http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2012/1/17/ACNS5014 Palestinian Authority President, Mahmoud Abbas, today met with representatives of Christian Churches in the UK, led by the Archbishop of Liverpool, the Most Revd Patrick Kelly, the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Dr Rowan Williams, and Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, the Rt Revd David Arnott. Lambeth Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:08:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2012/1/17/ACNS5014 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2012/1/17/ACNS5012 The annual Photo competition of the World Association for Christian Communication (WACC), 2012, has been launched. The theme is: Communication for All Global Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:04:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2012/1/17/ACNS5012 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/17/Ireland-Bishops-Conference-on-Human-Sexuality-in-the-context-of-Christian-Belief The Archbishops and Bishops of the Church of Ireland will host a conference on the subject of ‘Human Sexuality in the context of Christian Belief’ at the Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell, Co Cavan on Friday the 9th and Saturday 10th March 2012, beginning at 4.00pm on Friday and concluding at 5.00pm on Saturday. Ireland Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:53:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/17/Ireland-Bishops-Conference-on-Human-Sexuality-in-the-context-of-Christian-Belief http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/16/C-of-E-hails-new-course-for-pioneer-ordinands-from-Church-Mission-Society A groundbreaking course from Church Mission Society – in partnership with the Oxford Ministry Course at Ripon College Cuddesdon – has received official approval as a training pathway for Ordained Pioneer Ministry in the Church of England. England Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:16:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/16/C-of-E-hails-new-course-for-pioneer-ordinands-from-Church-Mission-Society http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/16/Wales-Church-holds-debate-on-presumed-consent A public debate on the morality of presumed consent of organ donation will take place in Cardiff this weekend. Wales Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:11:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/16/Wales-Church-holds-debate-on-presumed-consent http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/16/Women-bishops-central-to-General-Synod-agenda-that-includes-debates-on-assisted-dying-health-care Women bishops central to General Synod agenda that includes debates on assisted dying, health care, House of Lords reform, and Eucharistic prayers for use when children are present. The General Synod will meet at Church House from 2.15 pm on Monday 6 February until late-afternoon Thursday 9 February. England Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:59:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/16/Women-bishops-central-to-General-Synod-agenda-that-includes-debates-on-assisted-dying-health-care http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/16/Lent-course-uses-reality-TV-as-modern-day-parables Christ’s unconditional love is illustrated through a mix of popular television programmes, films and Christian songs, activities, times of sharing, and prayer and scripture, in a new five-session course for Lent 2012. Called Experiencing God’s Love, it is compiled by the Bishop of Sheffield, the Rt Revd Steven Croft, and published by Church House Publishing. England Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:58:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/16/Lent-course-uses-reality-TV-as-modern-day-parables http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2012/1/13/ACNS5011 WEEKLY REVIEW: A roundup of the week's Anglican Communion news plus opinion, reviews, photos, profiles and other things of interest from across the Anglican/Episcopal world. ACO Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:04:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2012/1/13/ACNS5011 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2012/1/10/ACNS5010 The Archbishop of Cape Town, the Most Revd Dr Thabo Makgoba, has written to the Archbishop of Canterbury in response to his Advent Letter to the Primates of the Anglican Communion and Moderators of the United Churches. In his letter, Dr Makgoba reflects on the Anglican Covenant as ‘necessary’ for Anglicans ‘in recalling us to ourselves’. South Africa Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:31:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2012/1/10/ACNS5010 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2012/1/10/ACNS5009 The Anglican Alliance launches an on-line consultation today over the priorities for our mission to overcome poverty and injustice worldwide. ACO - Anglican Alliance Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:51:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2012/1/10/ACNS5009 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2012/1/8/ACNS5012 Archbishop Henry Luke Orombi has called for the election of the next Archbishop of the Church of Uganda. The announcement came during a regularly scheduled meeting of the House of Bishops on Saturday, 7th January, in Mbarara. Uganda Sun, 08 Jan 2012 13:54:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2012/1/8/ACNS5012 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2012/1/6/ACNS5008 WEEKLY REVIEW: A roundup of the week's Anglican Communion news plus opinion, reviews, photos, profiles and other things of interest from across the Anglican/Episcopal world. ACO Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:23:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2012/1/6/ACNS5008 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/5/Bishops-home-falls-victim-to-quakes By Charlie Gates for The Press Bishop Victoria Matthews' Christchurch home has been demolished after this month's earthquakes left it in a precarious state. New Zealand Thu, 05 Jan 2012 03:33:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/5/Bishops-home-falls-victim-to-quakes http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/4/Abp-Makgoba-on-climate-change-summit--leaders-must-hear-those-who-are-suffering By Vanya Walker-Leigh for ACNS CAPETOWN, South Africa—Archbishop of Capetown and Primate of Southern Africa, Dr Thabo Makgoba, has said that he had hoped “much greater progress would have been made at COP 17 - the recent UN climate change conference in Durban. South Africa Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:33:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/4/Abp-Makgoba-on-climate-change-summit--leaders-must-hear-those-who-are-suffering http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/4/Church-of-Ireland-Archbishop-of-Dublin-welcomes-Department-of-Education-initative Statement from The Most Reverend Dr Michael Jackson, Church of Ireland Archbishop of Dublin and Chair, Church of Ireland General Synod Board of Education (RI). The Church of Ireland Archbishop of Dublin, the Most Revd Dr Michael Jackson, is encouraging all fee-charging schools under Church of Ireland management to participate in and cooperate with a Department of Education initiative to find out how they spend their fee income. Ireland Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:33:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/4/Church-of-Ireland-Archbishop-of-Dublin-welcomes-Department-of-Education-initative http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2012/1/4/ACNS5007 The Most Revd Dr. Thabo Makgoba, the Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town and Primate of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa, today called on President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe to put an end to police persecution of the church there. He was reacting to the action of police in stopping the annual prayer retreat of clergy from the Diocese of Harare. Zimbabwe Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:03:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2012/1/4/ACNS5007 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/3/Anglican-Bishop-wants-Amosun-government-to-have-human-face By Moshood Adebayo, Abeokuta. The Sun News Online The Bishop of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Egba Diocese, Revd. Emmanuel Adekunle has urged the Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun to allow his administration has human face. Nigeria Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:20:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/3/Anglican-Bishop-wants-Amosun-government-to-have-human-face http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/3/Zimbabwe-police-stop-Anglican-prayer-retreat-under-security-laws-order-80-clerics-to-disperse By Associated Press HARARE, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwean police stopped a retreat of 80 clergy over claims that their prayer gathering was not given police clearance under sweeping security laws, the country’s mainstream Anglican church said Tuesday. Zimbabwe Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:20:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/3/Zimbabwe-police-stop-Anglican-prayer-retreat-under-security-laws-order-80-clerics-to-disperse http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/2/Anglican-Church-of-Kenya-Priest-Gets-Death-Threats By Jesse Mwangi in the Nairobi Star An Anglican priest who recently declared his interest for the governor seat in Murang'a county claims he has received several death threats. Kenya Mon, 02 Jan 2012 11:20:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2012/1/2/Anglican-Church-of-Kenya-Priest-Gets-Death-Threats http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2012/1/1/ACNS5006 Speaking in his annual BBC New Year message, the Archbishop of Canterbury reflects on the importance that Christianity bestows on young people and challenges us to actively support our local youth facilities and opportunities which, he argues, play a crucial part in a healthy society. Lambeth Sun, 01 Jan 2012 12:45:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2012/1/1/ACNS5006 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/12/28/Nigeria-Christians-to-defend-churches-from-Boko-Haram From BBC News Muslim leaders have said there is no conflict between Islam and Christianity Nigerian Christians will have "no other option" but to defend themselves if attacks by Islamist militants continue, church leaders have said. Nigeria Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:20:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/12/28/Nigeria-Christians-to-defend-churches-from-Boko-Haram http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/12/25/Nigeria-churches-hit-by-blasts-during-Christmas-prayers From BBC News A series of bomb attacks in Nigeria, including two on Christmas Day church services, have left almost 40 people dead and many injured. Nigeria Sun, 25 Dec 2011 16:20:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/12/25/Nigeria-churches-hit-by-blasts-during-Christmas-prayers http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2011/12/25/ACNS5005 The Archbishop of Canterbury says Christmas challenges individuals and whole societies alike not to build lives based on selfishness and fear, but to be open to searching questions about identity and solidarity, stark questions that are more pressing in the wake of falling confidence in institutions and challenges to social order. Lambeth Sun, 25 Dec 2011 14:00:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2011/12/25/ACNS5005 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/12/23/Local-radio-a-vital-community-tool-says-Church-in-response-to-BBC-plans From the Church of England The importance of local radio to the community, both in times of crisis or seasonal emergencies, and on a daily basis, must not be ignored warns the Church of England in a submission to the consultation on the BBC Delivering Quality First Review, which closed this week. England Fri, 23 Dec 2011 08:18:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/12/23/Local-radio-a-vital-community-tool-says-Church-in-response-to-BBC-plans http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2011/12/23/ACNS5004 The General Synod Standing Committee of the Anglican Church of Australia recently resolved to explore the feasibility of establishing an Anglican Health Network within the province. ACO - AHN Fri, 23 Dec 2011 07:20:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2011/12/23/ACNS5004 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/12/23/Archbishop-of-Canterbury-sets-up-enquiry-into-child-protection-policies From Lambeth Palace The Archbishop of Canterbury today set up an enquiry into the operation of the diocesan child protection policies in the Diocese of Chichester. Lambeth Palace Fri, 23 Dec 2011 07:16:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/12/23/Archbishop-of-Canterbury-sets-up-enquiry-into-child-protection-policies http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2011/12/21/ACNS5003 At its recent in Asunción, Paraguay, the Executive Committee of the Province of the Southern Cone of America, together with its Bishops, voted to approve the Anglican Covenant. South America Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:07:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2011/12/21/ACNS5003 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2011/12/21/ACNS5001 Clergy across the Anglican Communion are being invited to join a house-swap scheme that lets priests and their families enjoy a holiday without paying the cost of accommodation. Global Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:07:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2011/12/21/ACNS5001 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2011/12/21/ACNS5002 The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, is delighted to announce the appointment of Kay Brock LVO DL as his new Secretary for Public Affairs, based at Lambeth Palace. Lambeth Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:07:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2011/12/21/ACNS5002 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/12/21/Churches-join-together-for-Christmas-media-campaign By Derek Williams, About My Area Anglican Churches in Northamptonshire have for the first time joined together to fund a series of radio advertisements on Heart FM, and a poster campaign linked to them, to encourage people in the area to attend a Christmas service in a local church. England Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:35:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/12/21/Churches-join-together-for-Christmas-media-campaign http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/12/21/Catholic-and-Anglican-worshippers-share-Padstow-church From BBC News website St Petroc's Church in Padstow will see Catholics and Anglicans worshipping together A church service will be held in Padstow on Monday with members of the Catholic and Anglican communities worshipping together. ACO-Ecumenical Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:35:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/12/21/Catholic-and-Anglican-worshippers-share-Padstow-church http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/12/21/Hospital-chaplain-to-coach-in-spiritual-care By Anna Morrell, Church in Wales A senior hospital chaplain is returning to Wales to help coach parishioners in counselling and support clergy. Wales Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:35:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/12/21/Hospital-chaplain-to-coach-in-spiritual-care http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2011/12/16/ACNS5000 WEEKLY REVIEW: A roundup of the week's Anglican Communion news plus opinion, reviews, photos, profiles and other things of interest from across the Anglican/Episcopal world. ACO Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:55:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2011/12/16/ACNS5000 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2011/12/16/ACNS4999 Joe Takeli, who is due to come to the UK in January to take up a Commonwealth Professional Fellowship, will be the first Solomon Islander to come to London on this type of programme. ACO - Anglican Alliance Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:30:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2011/12/16/ACNS4999 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/12/16/New-Church-of-England-ethical-investment-policies-pornography-and-high-interest-rate-lending Two new ethical investment policies have been adopted by the Church of England national investing bodies following advice from the Church’s Ethical Investment Advisory Group (EIAG). England Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:23:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/12/16/New-Church-of-England-ethical-investment-policies-pornography-and-high-interest-rate-lending http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/12/16/American-city-will-see-multifaith-neighborhood By Mary Frances Schjonberg – ENInews/ENS Omaha, Nebraska, 14 December (ENInews)--Omaha, Nebraska may not be the place that some imagine as fertile ground for the prospect of the three Abrahamic faiths finding common ground but, the vision of such peaceful co-existence has taken a major step towards becoming reality. USA Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:16:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/12/16/American-city-will-see-multifaith-neighborhood http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/12/16/Good-news-for-anxious-times Tena koutou katoa, Ni sa bula vinaka, Malo elelei, Namas’te, Talofa lava, Warm greetings. New Zealand Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:13:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/12/16/Good-news-for-anxious-times http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/12/16/Grant-for-church-to-preserve-Seven-Deadly-Sins A Medieval church has been given more than half-a-million pounds to preserve the Seven Deadly Sins. Wales Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:03:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/12/16/Grant-for-church-to-preserve-Seven-Deadly-Sins http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/12/16/Archbishop-of-Canterburys-Pause-for-Thought-message The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has spoken on BBC Radio 2’s Pause for Thought programme to reassure listeners that however imperfect or ‘messy’ their Christmasses may be, God will still be there for them.  Lambeth Palace Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:03:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/12/16/Archbishop-of-Canterburys-Pause-for-Thought-message http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/12/16/To-the-Laos--Archbishop-Dr-Thabo-Makgobas-Christmas-letter-to-his-faithful-and-beyond Dear People of God A blessed and joyful Christmas to you all! May the love of God overflow in you and all those you love, this festive season, as you share in celebrating the greatest Christmas present of all, God’s gift of himself, Emmanuel – God with us, always and everywhere, no matter what we face in life. South Africa Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:59:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/12/16/To-the-Laos--Archbishop-Dr-Thabo-Makgobas-Christmas-letter-to-his-faithful-and-beyond http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/12/16/USPG-invites-churches-to-celebrate-40-Days-of-Peace This coming Lent, the Anglican mission agency USPG is exploring the meaning of peace/shalom within a biblical context and urging church-goers to renew their commitment to peace. Global Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:03:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/12/16/USPG-invites-churches-to-celebrate-40-Days-of-Peace http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/12/16/British-bishop-pleads-for-agreement-on-Zurbaran-paintings 15 December (ENInews) The Anglican bishop of Durham is urging a wealthy businessman and the commissioners who manage the Church of England's assets to "look afresh at what can be done" to keep a set of 17th-century religious paintings in northeast Britain as the center of a planned historical visitor attraction. England Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:54:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/12/16/British-bishop-pleads-for-agreement-on-Zurbaran-paintings http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/12/16/Bishopthorpe-gardner-Winter-is-wonderful-too From the Office of the Archbishop of York As 2011 and the Archbishop’s ‘Year of the Environment’ comes to a close, the Winter update on the flora and fauna in the grounds of Bishopthorpe Palace has been published today. England Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:43:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/12/16/Bishopthorpe-gardner-Winter-is-wonderful-too http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/12/15/Archbishop-Henry-Orombis-Christmas-Message-His-Name-Still-Means-Saviour From the Church of Uganda The angel of the Lord told Joseph, “Mary will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” (Matthew 1.21) The name ‘Jesus’ literally means “The Lord saves.” Uganda Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:16:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/12/15/Archbishop-Henry-Orombis-Christmas-Message-His-Name-Still-Means-Saviour http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2011/12/15/ACNS4998 The Anglican Church of Papua New Guinea has announced that its Provincial Council last week approved and accepted the Anglican Covenant. Writing to the Secretary General of the decision on behalf of the House of Bishops, the Bishop of Port Moresby, the Rt Revd Peter Ramsden, said the decision was based on their understanding of the name Anglican Communion. Papua New Guinea Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:33:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2011/12/15/ACNS4998 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/12/13/HID-a-gift-to-humanity--Bishop-Fape The Bishop of Remo Anglican Diocese, The Right Reverend Olusina Fape, has described the Mother of the Diocese and Iya Ijo of Our Saviour’s Anglican Nigeria Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:36:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/12/13/HID-a-gift-to-humanity--Bishop-Fape http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/12/13/Archbishop-of-York-Calls-for-Urgent-Action-on-Funding-of-Care-for-Older-People The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu has today called for urgent and lasting reform of the way care is funded for older people in England, stating that the system is no longer fit for purpose. England Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:33:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/12/13/Archbishop-of-York-Calls-for-Urgent-Action-on-Funding-of-Care-for-Older-People http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/12/13/Eco-Church-South-West-defies-government-subsidy-cuts A major new project to help churches, schools and vicarages cut their carbon footprint is being launched today (Monday 12 December) in the South West. England Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:56:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/12/13/Eco-Church-South-West-defies-government-subsidy-cuts http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/12/12/An-invitation-to-build-an-Anglican-Space-in-the-City-of-God By ACNS staff Anglicans and Episcopalians everywhere are being invited to join Priest Missioner Nicholas Wheeler and members of the Parish of Christ the King in creating an Anglican Space in Brazil’s notorious City of God. Brazil Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:42:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/12/12/An-invitation-to-build-an-Anglican-Space-in-the-City-of-God http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/12/12/England-House-of-Lords-speeches-Christians-in-the-Middle-East The Most Revd and Rt Hon Dr Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury, initiated a debate in the House of Lords on Friday ( 9 December) on the situation of Christians in the Middle East. England Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:05:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/12/12/England-House-of-Lords-speeches-Christians-in-the-Middle-East http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2011/12/12/ACNS4997 In the name of the Holy Trinity and grateful for the gracious guidance of the Holy Spirit, the Inter-Anglican Standing Commission on Unity, Faith and Order met in Seoul, Republic of Korea 2 to 9 December 2011. ACO - Ecumenical Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:39:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2011/12/12/ACNS4997 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/12/7/Anglican-Prayer-Books-Collection-Unveiled-at-University-of-Kentucky LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 1, 2011) − The Abbitt-DuPriest Collection of Anglican Prayer Books at the University of Kentucky will be unveiled as part of a dedication ceremony scheduled for 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, in the Great Hall, of the Margaret I. King Building. The dedication ceremony is free and open to the public. USA Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:34:00 0000 http://www.aco.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/12/7/Anglican-Prayer-Books-Collection-Unveiled-at-University-of-Kentucky