Church responds to community needs amidst ongoing volcanic activity in Eastern Congo

On Saturday 22nd May, Mount Nyiragongo erupted near the city of Goma in Eastern DR Congo. A lake of molten lava spilled down its side and flowed towards the city. An immediate needs assessment by the Diocese of Goma development team reports that the lava flow brought...

Anglican Church in St Vincent and the Grenadines brings hope and help to people affected by the recent volcanic eruptions

On 9 April the nation of St Vincent & the Grenadines experienced a huge explosive volcanic eruption on the main island (St Vincent) which has caused great suffering, displacing whole communities, destroying crops, while subsequent volcanic activity continues to...

Church responds to deepening crisis in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique

This week Mozambique has again been in the world news following the horrific attacks by insurgent groups in Palma in the northern region of Cabo Delgado. The growing conflict in the region has added to the devastation caused by cyclones and severe flooding in recent...

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...

Latest news briefing: Anglican Communion Responds to COVID-19

This post brings the latest news briefing from the Anglican Alliance on how the Anglican Communion is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in their own contexts. In each place the churches are continuing to minister with compassion, courage, creativity and care, above...