Category - anglican

Same-sex blessings gain overwhelming support of US bishops

staff writers — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:24:31 +0100

Bishops in the US Episcopal Church have voted by a majority of more than three to one to take steps towards formally allowing blessings for same-sex partnerships. They will prepare resources before making a decision in three years time.

Church of England bishops accused over Anglican divisions

staff writers — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 01:24:37 +0100

The Dean of Southwark has said that the actions of the Bishop of Rochester and two others compromises their Anglican loyalty and raises questions about an attempt to create an alternative Anglican church.

Anglican hospital director in Gaza says injured are stranded

Ecumenical News International — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:49:51 +0000

Civilians wounded in Gaza are stuck in their homes without food and water, unable to seek medical attention, says the director of an Anglican hospital in Gaza City. This includes nurses' injured children.

New online 'Justice Mail' highlights action ahead of shopping

staff writers — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 15:34:44 +0000

A range of churches in England have come together to create ‘Justice Mail’, a new website being launched on Advent Sunday to help busy people become more active on social justice issues by providing quick contacts and actions.

Senior Evangelical Anglican bishop is annoyed by 'bullying' tactics

staff writers — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:00:32 +0100

The Rt Rev Dr Tom Wright, a leading Evangelical Anglican bishop in the Church of England has said that the tactics of a new factional network within Anglicanism amount to "bullying".

Japanese church peace activist wins court claim on Iraq deployment

Ecumenical News International — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:44:06 +0100

A Christian activist who is campaigning against his country's involvement in Iraq has welcomed a statement by a Japanese court that the operations there of his Japan's military personnel violate the country's constitution.

Taiwan church leaders disappointed at failure of UN referendum

Ecumenical News International — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 09:13:46 +0000

The Anglican Bishop of Taiwan and one of his senior priests say they are saddened by the failure of the electorate on the island to pass two referendums asking whether Taiwan should enter the United Nations.

Fulcrum Conference Islington: Conflict and Covenant

Jordan Tchilingirian — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:53:43 +0000

Start: 12/04/2008 - 10:00

End: 12/04/2008 - 16:00

Conference Speakers:

Dr Tom Wright, Bishop of Durham (Member of the Lambeth Commission which prepared The Windsor Report)

Call for European churches council to include Catholics

Stephen Brown — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 20:39:50 +0000

The French cleric who heads the main grouping of Anglican, Orthodox and Protestant Christian denominations in Europe has proposed the creation of a Council of European Churches that would also include the Roman Catholic Church.

Mixed views and disestablishment calls greet Archbishop's speech

staff writers — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:28:06 +0000

Rowan Williams clarified the nub of his thinking and showed contrition for clumsiness, but he declined to apologise and is not off the hook, say commentators and other public figures today, amid calls for disestablishment.