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Explosion in Lebanon: rebuilding lives, hope and church institutions
On 4th August, waves of explosion blasted out from the port through the downtown neighbourhoods of Lebanon’s capital, Beirut. 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate, abandoned in a port warehouse for seven years, had ignited, setting off massive explosions. Latest figures...
The Archbishop of Canterbury launches initiative called ‘Together in Unity’ to support churches and communities around the world during the COVID-19 crisis
A special initiative called “Together in Unity” has been launched by the Archbishop of Canterbury today in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Please click here for more information The Archbishop has shared a pastoral message to bishops and spouses of the worldwide...
COVID-19 and mental well-being: caring for ourselves and others
The COVID-19 pandemic and the measures to contain its spread are causing prolonged disruption and hardship to people’s lives in every part of the world, impacting not only people’s physical health and well-being, but also their mental health. From our regional and...
COVID-19 and mental health: looking after ourselves and others
On this page: Maintaining mental well-being 1.1. Caring for the whole-self during the COVID-19 pandemic 1.2. Self-care when at home alone 1.3. Supporting vulnerable adults who are at home alone 1.4. Caring for each other in families/households when confined at home...
Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking during COVID-19
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, the Anglican Alliance has hosted several regional meetings looking at how the pandemic has affected the most vulnerable, including those affected by modern slavery and human trafficking. We have heard stories from around the globe of...
Reopening churches as safely as possible
As lockdowns ease, churches are being allowed to reopen in some places. Naturally, there is concern that this is done as safely as possible. In most places, the virus is still present at some level in the population and only a minority of people have antibodies to the...
Environmental racism – a statement from the Anglican Communion Environmental Network
“The delayed global response to climate injustice gives the impression that #blacklivesdontmatter. Without urgent action Black lives will continue to be the most impacted, being dispossessed from their lands and becoming climate refugees. We stand at a Kairos moment -...
The Anglican Communion’s response to COVID-19: insights and learning from our most recent regional calls
The Anglican Alliance continues to connect frequently through regional online consultations across the Anglican Communion to hear from churches and agencies on how they are responding to COVID-19 and all its related challenges. In the articles below we highlight some...
Anglican Communion’s response to COVID-19: Latest on Resource Hub
WHAT ARE WE SEEING? WHAT IS GOD SAYING TO US? Each time we meet online with sisters and brothers around the Anglican Communion an implicit question arises: what is COVID-19 showing us about the world as it is and what is God telling us about the world as it could be?...
COVID-19: Palliative (end of life) care
“Palliative care seeks to address pain – physical, psychological, social and spiritual – and other symptoms, for those with progressive incurable diseases”. Dr Jane Bates, palliative care physician, Malawi "You matter because you are you, you matter until the last...
When someone has died: handling the deceased with dignity and respect, safe funerals and alternative goodbyes
In this section: Safe funerals, including handling the deceased with dignity and respect Role of religious leaders When you can’t attend a funeral in person – alternative ways of saying goodbye All the websites listed below provide similar guidance on both the...
Greetings from a distance! Creative ways to ensure safe physical distance
Physical distancing is vital if we are to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Yet as lockdown eases in many countries we are now going out more into social spaces and encountering others – friends and strangers. While we all know the rules, it can sometimes feel...
