“Religious congregations are central to life in Pacific communities” – News from Vanuatu

In a radio interview with the Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC), Jess Sexton, Program Officer for Anglican Board of Mission (ABM) spoke about the development work of the church in Melanesia and their response to the disaster.  You can listen to the...

World Council of Churches calls for prayers for peace in the Middle East

The season of prayer is meant to revive hope from hopelessness, taking into account the vulnerability of minority communities and the threat of losing the diversity of the social fabric in this region. In a letter of invitation to prayer addressed to the churches,...

Can religious groups help to prevent violent conflict?

Here is a report by Laura Payne, one of the research team, for ‘Transformation’ on the issue. When peace and violence are examined through a faith-based lens, a different set of factors come to the foreground. A glance at the daily news confirms...

Eyewitness account from Vanuatu reveals the fury of Cyclone Pam

<p “p1”>A message from Dr Abraham Hauriasi to the Anglican Alliance has revealed the latest communications from Vanuatu and the action that the church will now take to respond to those in need.  He said: <p “p1”>”Bishop James...

Tagolyn Kabekabe on the significance of water in the Pacific for World Water Day

In an interview with Elizabeth Perry, below, Tagolyn Kabekabe, Anglican Alliance Facilitator for the Pacific, speaks about the importance of water, how it is connected to climate change, and the support Pacific Islanders need.  With thanks to Elizabeth Perry and...

The Climate Change Crisis: watch, participate, engage

The Climate Change Crisis, presented by the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society on March 24, will address one of the most significant topics in today’s society. The 90-minute live webcast will originate from Campbell Hall Episcopal School, North...