30 March 2023
Record-setting Cyclone Freddy causes devastation in Madagascar, Mozambique and Malawi
The world has just witnessed the longest lasting and most energetic cyclone in recorded history. Cyclone Freddy lasted 38 days and made four landfalls in three countries. It has killed hundreds, injured thousands, swept away homes, roads and schools and destroyed livelihoods in Madagascar, Mozambique, and Malawi. Despite the devastation, the Church in each country […]
2 March 2023
Churches respond as Mozambique and Madagascar face further devastation from Cyclone Freddy
“Maputo-Capital was most severely hit – but it is not only bad news because on the other hand we witness a lot of internal solidarity and action from different spheres of society, ranging from churches, business companies, associations and others coming together to help. The National Institute for Disaster Management is also coordinating actions in […]
1 March 2023
Lamento y acción: el medio ambiente en el Consejo Consultivo Anglicano de Acra (Gana)
Una vez cada tres años se celebra una reunión del Consejo Consultivo Anglicano (CCA), a la que se invita a representantes de cada una de las 42 provincias (iglesias miembros) de la Comunión Anglicana. Durante el tiempo que pasan juntos, los miembros oran, hacer adoración, estudian la Biblia y debaten asuntos de interés mutuo. El […]
Lamento e ação – foco no meio ambiente no Conselho Consultivo Anglicano em Acra, Gana
Uma vez a cada três anos, há uma reunião do Conselho Consultivo Anglicano (CCA), uma reunião para a qual são convidados representantes de cada uma das 42 províncias (igrejas-membro) da Comunhão Anglicana. Durante seu tempo juntos, os membros oram, celebram, estudam a Bíblia e discutem assuntos de interesse mútuo. O CCA é um órgão consultivo, […]
Lamentation et action – l’emphase sur l’environnement au Conseil Consultatif Anglican à Accra, Ghana
Une fois tous les trois ans, le Conseil Consultatif Anglican (CCA) se réunit. Il s’agit d’une rencontre à laquelle sont invités des représentants de chacune des 42 provinces (églises membres) de la Communion Anglicane. Au cours de cette réunion, les membres prient, adorent, étudient la Bible et discutent de questions d’intérêt commun. Le CCA est […]
Lament and action – focus on the environment at the Anglican Consultative Council in Accra, Ghana
Once every three years, there is a meeting of the Anglican Consultative Council (ACC), a gathering to which representatives from each of the 42 provinces (member churches) of the Anglican Communion are invited. During their time together, members pray, worship, study the Bible and discuss matters of mutual concern. The ACC is a consultative body, […]
24 February 2023
Ukraine Anniversary Update and Reflections
Anglican responses to Ukraine emergency one year on On February 24, 2022, Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine. Since that day, life has been shattered for millions of Ukrainians, who were forced to flee to safety while loved ones stayed to defend their country. The war has now lasted one year, causing huge loss of […]
8 February 2023
“An emergency within an emergency” – Turkey and Syria earthquakes
It has been a devastating 48 hours since the world received the appalling news of two major earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. The confirmed death toll continues to rise, passing 11,000 by Wednesday afternoon. The World Health Organization projects the toll could pass 20,000 as rescue missions and recovery of bodies from under the rubble […]
23 November 2022
In conversation: The Anglican Communion’s delegation to COP27 discuss the key messages of the policy paper
During their time in Egypt, the Anglican Communion’s delegation to COP27 spent time together discussing the key messages of the Communion’s policy paper from their personal perspectives and experience. You can watch the whole video recording of their conversation here or the audio only here. Alternatively, you can watch and listen to the conversation on […]
15 November 2022
November Disasters: Update and Call for Prayer
In the last few weeks several disasters have impacted communities across the world. These range between extreme weather events, disease outbreak and the consequences of conflict. In the Caribbean, Hurricane Lisa, a category 1 storm, made landfall on 2nd November to the south of Belize City. The storm affected 172,000 people, displacing 5,000, but with […]