Praying for COP28

Earlier this year, United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres said, “The era of global warming has ended. The era of global boiling has arrived.” In a press conference held on 27 July, he said, “According to the data released today, July has already...

Ending violence against women and girls – a blog post by Mandy Marshall, the Anglican Communion’s Director for Gender Justice

In 1999 Kofi Annan, the then UN Secretary General, stated “Violence against women is perhaps the most shameful human rights violation, and it is perhaps the most pervasive. It knows no boundaries of geography, culture or wealth. As long as it continues, we cannot...

Archbishops of Jerusalem & Canterbury in Emergency Appeal for Diocese of Jerusalem

From ACNS The Archbishops of Canterbury and Jerusalem, Hosam Naoum and Justin Welby, have issued a joint emergency appeal for the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem. The international appeal calls for prayers and donations not only for the work of the Anglican-run al-Ahli...

Attack on Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza: we unite in prayer, with shock and grief at news of the loss of hundreds of lives

At the Anglican Alliance we grieve the appalling loss of hundreds of lives caused by yesterday’s attack on Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza, praying for those bereaved and those injured amongst the courageous staff and vulnerable patients. We join the Episcopal Diocese...

The Anglican Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem’s al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza issues an emergency appeal

The Anglican Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem runs the al-Ahli Arab hospital in Gaza. Its director, Suhaila Tarazi, has issued an emergency appeal to support its health services in this time of crisis. The appeal is as follows: “On 7 October 7 at 6.30 am, the people of...

How’s it growing? The Communion Forest, one year on

What is the Communion Forest? The Communion Forest is an environmental initiative that celebrates and encourages Anglicans to develop new or existing activities in their communities. It is inspired by and builds on extensive creation care work that is already...