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[Anglican Communion News Service] Anglicans are represented at the United Nations Environmental Assembly (UNEA 6) taking place Feb. 26 to March 1 in Nairobi, Kenya. UNEA discusses the triple planetary […]
EPPN co-hosts prayer vigil observing two years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine
[Episcopal News Service] The Episcopal Public Policy Network, in partnership with the Friends Committee on National Legislation, hosted a virtual interfaith vigil for peace to observe the two-year anniversary of […]
On second anniversary of invasion of Ukraine, WCC reaffirms ‘war is incompatible with God’s very nature’
[World Council of Churches] On the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, World Council of Churches general secretary the Rev. Prof. Jerry Pillay lamented the destruction of so many […]
International Anglican Liturgical Consultation discusses Eucharist’s important role
[Anglican Communion News Service] The International Anglican Liturgical Consultation (IALC) met in Seoul, Korea, Feb. 19-23. IALC is the official network for liturgy in the Anglican Communion, reporting to the Anglican […]
Michigan diocese makes civil rights pilgrimage to Alabama to begin the work of ‘grace-filled, uncomfortable conversations’
[Diocese of Michigan] The Episcopal Diocese of Michigan conducted a civil rights pilgrimage to Alabama Feb. 16-19 that brought a diverse group of church members and others to four key […]
Archbishop of Canterbury gives presidential address at Church of England General Synod
[Episcopal News Service] The Church of England began the latest meeting of its General Synod on Feb. 23 with an opening presidential address from Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby. General […]
Joint working group of WCC and Roman Catholic Church deepens dialogue, strengthens cooperation
[World Council of Churches] The Joint Working Group between representatives of the World Council of Churches and the Roman Catholic Church met online on Feb. 21 for its first executive […]
Church of England’s archbishop of York writes book explaining Christian words, concepts
[Office of the Archbishop of York] The archbishop of York, the Most Rev. Stephen Cottrell, has written a new book, “P is for Pilgrim: The Christian Faith — A Journey […]
At Washington National Cathedral, leaders of different parties, perspectives call for civility
[Religion News Service — Washington, D.C.] Sitting under the imposing columns of Washington National Cathedral, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox turned to longtime political strategist Donna Brazile and shared his change of […]
Presiding bishop announces Title IV transparency webpage detailing cases against bishops
[Episcopal News Service] The Episcopal Church, on Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s direction, updated its website to launch a series of informational resources Feb. 22 intended to increase the transparency of […]
Church of England Archbishops’ Commission on Racial Justice publishes fourth biannual report
[The Church of England] The Archbishops’ Commission for Racial Justice has released the fourth of its biannual racial justice reports. Mandated to drive “significant cultural and structural change on issues of racial […]
Anglican Church of Canada primate reflects on Ukraine war anniversary
[Anglican Church of Canada] The Most Rev. Linda Nicholls, archbishop and primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, on Feb. 22 issued a statement reflecting on the upcoming second anniversary […]
Episcopal support helps Diocese of Jerusalem, Al Ahli Hospital respond to suffering
[Episcopal News Service] The Episcopal Church’s United Thank Offering and Episcopal Relief & Development have announced new funding for the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem and its Al Ahli Arab Hospital […]
World Council of Churches general secretary meets Israeli president
[World Council of Churches] Israeli president Isaac Herzog formally received World Council of Churches general secretary the Rev. Jerry Pillay on Feb. 20 to discuss the current situation in Israel […]
Anglicans to be represented at the UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi
[Anglican Communion News Service] The Anglican Communion will be represented at the United Nations Environment Assembly in Nairobi meeting Feb. 24 – March 1 to discuss the triple planetary crisis of […]
Kristin Uffelman White ordained and consecrated 10th bishop of Southern Ohio
[Diocese of Southern Ohio] The Rt. Rev. Kristin Uffelman White was ordained and consecrated as the 10th bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio on Feb. 17 at the […]
WCC general secretary meets Palestinian president, urges end to ‘seemingly endless cycle of violence and suffering’
[World Council of Churches] World Council of Churches general secretary the Rev. Jerry Pillay led a delegation that met with Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah, West Bank, on Feb. […]
Church of England distributes conservation grants
[Church of England] More than $320,000 was distributed by the Church of England last year to support conservation projects in parishes, including work to preserve wall paintings, baptismal fonts, stained […]
As Holy Land heads of churches gather with WCC, ‘light and life have a true and enduring existence’
[World Council of Churches] World Council of Churches general secretary the Rev. Jerry Pillay met with the patriarchs and heads of churches in Jerusalem on Feb. 17 and was received […]
Fire destroys church building at St. Luke’s in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
[Episcopal News Service] The building housing St. Luke’s in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was destroyed by a fire in the early morning hours of Feb. 17, along with the church library […]
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