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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...
Bereavement and Grief
In this section: Resources on grief and bereavement Lessons learned from faith responses to other epidemics Going deeper 1. Resources on grief and bereavement “The simple truth is that nothing you say will be able to take away the person’s painful feelings. On the...
Conversations you may want (or need) to have
Talking about death and dying might be difficult or not usually done in your family or culture. However, bringing the subject into the open and talking about how a family member would like to be cared for should they become seriously ill, or what their wishes are...
Caring for people with COVID-19
On this page: Caring for people with COVID-19 at home – introduction and sheet of tips adapted from WHO Care for carers: 2.1 General guidance on caring for one another 2.2 Caring for people looking after people with COVID-19 2.3 Care for professional caregivers 2.4...
Thy Kingdom Come 2020: short reflections from across the Anglican Communion – Pentecost
As this year's Thy Kingdom Come initiative draws to a close, Dr Elizabeth Perry, the Anglican Alliance's Programme and Communication Manager, reflects on Pentecost and shares images and music from "the ends of the earth". Elizabeth writes... At Pentecost, as...
Thy Kingdom Come 2020: short reflections from across the Anglican Communion – part 2
In this time between Ascension Day and Pentecost, the Archbishop of Canterbury has invited Christians across the world to join the initiative called ‘Thy Kingdom Come’. We are encouraged to pray especially for five friends, family and neighbours to encounter the love...
