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Archbishop of Canterbury backs VaccinAid campaign to ‘Give the World a Shot’ to help defeat Covid-19
“We are delighted that the VaccinAid campaign to ‘Give the World a Shot’ has been launched by UNICEF UK. We hope that as a public fundraising campaign it will gather momentum to support the global vaccination efforts, especially reaching the most vulnerable to provide...
The journey to COP26 – connecting, equipping and inspiring the worldwide Anglican family to safeguard the integrity of creation through 2021
“To live out my Christian faith is to follow Jesus. That must include standing alongside the most vulnerable and marginalised on the frontlines of the climate emergency. As faith communities, my prayer is that we might stand together, emissaries of hope and love,...
Prophetic Indigenous Voices on the Planetary Crisis heard at the United Nations Environment Assembly
"There is an urgent need to embrace the values of Indigenous Peoples’ worldviews and turn from a mindset of extraction to one of relationship with Nature". From: Building Forward Better - Action is Urgently Needed, the Joint Global Statement from Major Groups and...
Prophetic Indigenous Voices on the Planetary Crisis – Update
This year, 2021, is a critical one for the world to take action on climate change and protect the integrity of creation. Major global events are scheduled, which will shape the world’s environmental agenda for the coming years. The decisions that are made - and the...
“A great tree has fallen” – Sorrow at the death of Bishop Ellinah Wamukoya
It is with profound sorrow that we share the news of the death of Bishop Ellinah Wamukoya of the Diocese of Swaziland on Tuesday from Covid-19. Bishop Ellinah cared deeply and worked tirelessly for creation care, chairing the Anglican Communion Environmental Network...
Archbishop of Canterbury receives Covid-19 vaccine
"Jesus Christ calls us to love our neighbour as ourselves. Getting the vaccine is part of that commandment: we can show our love for each other by keeping each other safe from this terrible disease. To everyone in this country and around the world, I want to say...
Covid-19 at the beginning of 2021: vaccine update
"A question central to the teaching of Jesus was ‘And who is my neighbour?’ During the pandemic we have seen the best of people, communities and countries when hands have been held out to help others deal with the consequences of COVID-19. An infection that respects...
Construire L’espérance Ensemble – Réponses de la Communion Anglicane à la Pandémie de la COVID-19
Le 11 mars 2020, l’Organisation Mondiale de la Santé a déclaré que la COVID-19 était une pandémie. La pandémie a des conséquences catastrophiques dans le monde entier. Partout, le virus et les mesures pour contenir sa propagation affectent non seulement la...
Construindo Esperança Juntos – Respostas da Comunhão Anglicana à Pandemia da COVID-19
Em 11 de março de 2020, a Organização Mundial da Saúde declarou a COVID-19 uma pandemia. A pandemia está tendo consequências catastróficas em todo o mundo. Em todos os lugares, o vírus e as medidas para conter sua disseminação estão afetando não apenas a...
Construyendo Esperanza Juntos – Respuestas de la Comunión Anglicana a la Pandemia de la COVID-19
El 11 de marzo de 2020, la Organización Mundial de la Salud declaró COVID-19 una pandemia. La pandemia está teniendo consecuencias catastróficas en todo el mundo. En todas partes, el virus y las medidas para contener su propagación están afectando no solo la...
Anglican emergency appeals launched as Fiji struck by the massive Tropical Cyclone Yasa
On the night of 17 December 2020 Tropical Cyclone Yasa stormed across Fiji. This category 5 cyclone brought devastating winds, with gusts reaching up to 350km/h and waves surging up to 12m. The Government of Fiji has declared a state of emergency, while 23,000 Fijians...
World Health Organization briefs the Anglican Communion on the current state of the Covid-19 pandemic and vaccine development
Dr Sylvie Briand, Director of Global Infectious Hazard Preparedness at the World Health Organization, briefed health professionals, church leaders and members of the Anglican Health & Community Network and Anglican Alliance on the current state of the Covid-19...