Pray and reflect with the pilgrimage to Paris

A new booklet produced in the UK, Travelling to Paris: Prayers for Climate, makes it possible to take part in the People’s Pilgrimage from anywhere in the world. Spearheaded by former climate change commissioner Yeb Saño from the Philippines, who made an...

Brazilian Church responds to floods, notes climate change impact

The Dioceses of Pelotas, Southern Brazil and South Western Brazil are providing food, clothing and shelter in Porto Alegre, Pelotas and Santa Maria, the capital and third and fifth largest cities, respectively, of Brazil’s southernmost state, IEAB Secretary...

Anglican Church in the Bahamas responding to Hurricane Joaquin

The Venerable James Palacious, Archdeacon for Administration of the Diocese of the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands told the Alliance in a 21 October phone call that the hurricane had impacted up to 6,000 people on six islands, causing an estimated 60 million...

Anglicans renew commitment to be ‘doers of the Word’, standing with the vulnerable to safeguard Creation

“We stress the need to return to the sources of the New and Old Testament, where God is committed to impoverished people with distributive justice, where the land is considered as a gift, an inheritance that can not be concentrated, destroyed and commodified....

Anglican panel of experts share experiences on International Day for Disaster Reduction

The Anglican Alliance offers a convening platform for churches in disaster-affected places to connect with agencies and churches across the Communion for prayer and practical support. It is also committed to promoting effective strategies in disaster risk reduction...

Horn of Africa bishop reports of ongoing refugee assistance in Ethiopia

Bishop Grant said that local churches in Tiergol, Matar and Pagak were able to purchase food for refugees awaiting ration cards thanks to funds from the Church. The refugees in the three areas are being moved to a new camp – called Pinyudu 2 because Pinyudu 1 is...