In a video shared with a World Council of Churches (WCC) consultation on the Ebola response, Archbishop Justin Welby said the way that churches grapple with caring for communities affected by Ebola “takes us right back to who Jesus is”.
22 November 2014
Take part in 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence with this resource for churches worldwide
Anglicans around the world are taking part in events from 25 November – 10 December 2014 to mobilise and equip them to respond on gender based and sexual violence issues as part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence.
21 November 2014
Civil society comes together to mobilise global citizens and take action in 2015
Fighting poverty, inequality and climate change: the action/2015 movement brings together civil society organisations to mobilise citizens worldwide to take part in the post-2015 development agenda.
19 November 2014
Churches continue in fight against Ebola
Please pray and join Anglican leaders, faith groups and communities to take action and help in the fight against Ebola.
18 November 2014
Anglican Alliance speaks at Church of England General Synod on Humanitarian Crisis in Iraq and Syria
Rachel Carnegie, Co-Executive Director of the Anglican Alliance, spoke today at the Church of England’s General Synod about the humanitarian crisis in Iraq and Syria and the ways that parishes and individuals can respond.
16 November 2014
Archbishop Halapua from the Church in Polynesia calls for G20 climate justice
The Anglican Archbishop of Polynesia, the Most Reverend Doctor Winston Halapua, has this morning reiterated the urgency of the G20 nations tackling the issue of climate change. Archbishop Halapua, Primate of the Diocese of Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia, delivered the sermon at a special service at St Augustine’s Anglican Church in Hamilton, Brisbane, to mark the G20 and the issue of climate change.
14 November 2014
“We need action, and we need it now” Pacific Islanders call for justice at the G20 in Australia
Media release from Anglican Overseas Aid: Voices from the 85 million strong global Anglican Communion are joining the call for climate change to be added as an urgent agenda item to this weekend’s G20 summit in Brisbane.
13 November 2014
Churches continue in fight against Ebola whilst prayers are offered by Christians worldwide
The Ebola epidemic is still raging through Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone. Anglican leaders and communities are joining other faith groups to take action and share accurate messaging to help in the fight against Ebola and prevent any further spread.
8 November 2014
One year after Typhoon Haiyan the Church shares news on rehabilitation, resilience and relief
One year after Typhoon Haiyan swept through the Philippines, the 8th November is declared International Day for Climate-Affected Communities. Simon Chambers from PWRDF reports here from his recent visit to the Philippines and the inspiring work of the Church in relief, restoration and resilience.
6 November 2014
Global webinar shares learning and recommendations from modern slavery consultation in Rome
A global webinar that took place on Thursday 6th November invited international participants to a panel discussion and Q&A session on how churches and faith groups can respond to modern slavery and human trafficking.