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The Bishop of the Diocese of Liwolo in the Episcopal Church of South Sudan, the Rt Revd Joseph Aba Nicanor, has issued an 'Urgent Humanitarian Appeal For Emergency Assistance to Internally Displaced Persons’ amid rising conflict in South Sudan. The appeal references recent armed hostilities that have caused the large-scale displacement of an estimated 10,000 civilians in Liwolo Payam, Kajokeji County, Central Equatoria State, along the South Sudan-Uganda border. The appeal warns that families have been sleeping in the open without adequate shelter, exposing vulnerable civilians such as children, pregnant women, nursing mothers, older people and persons with disabilities to ‘hunger, disease, trauma and harsh weather conditions’. The diocese calls upon the South Sudan government, humanitarian organisations, the international community, churches and compassionate individuals to ‘respond urgently to this unfolding humanitarian crisis’. Read the full story and the bishop's appeal: bit.ly/4fnHQUw @ECSouthSudan

Five new members have been elected to join the Anglican Consultative Council Standing Committee. The election results were shared during the morning session of ACC-19 on the closing day. Anita Gittens - The Anglican Church of Canada Saba Kerry - The Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East Hannah Kim - The Anglican Church of Korea The Revd Canon Ranjit Matthews - The Episcopal Church Joaquín Philpotts - The Anglican Church of South America Read more about the election here: bit.ly/4ybl1w7 The Anglican Consultative Council Standing Committee, with newly elected members. Credit: Neil Turner / Anglican Communion

On June 30, the Anglican Consultative Council heard from members of the Anglican Communion Environmental Network (ACEN) and representatives from Member Churches around the Communion about why restoring and protecting the environment is a vital element in Anglican discipleship, mission and worship. The session was jointly presented by the Most Revd Marinez Rosa Dos Santos Bassotto, Primate of Brazil, Bishop of the Amazon and Chair of the Anglican Communion Environmental Network and Martha Jarvis, Special Representative to the United Nations on behalf of the Anglican Communion and the Archbishop of Canterbury. The Council heard perspectives from the host church of ACC-19, the Church of Ireland, the Anglican Church of Brazil, the Anglican Church of Melanesia, the Church of England, the Anglican Church of Southern Africa, The Episcopal Church and the Anglican Church of Kenya, to name a few. Read the full story at bit.ly/4gVeoHM @churchofireland @ArchbishopSarah @Greenanglicans

More than 100 Anglicans with ecumenical guests from around the world, including The Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, went on a pilgrimage on 1 July through the historic city of Derry/Londonderry. The pilgrimage was part of ACC-19. The pilgrimage was organised by the Right Revd Andrew Forster, Bishop of the Diocese of Derry and Raphoe, with members of the local church and community. Through prayer, reflection and encounters with the city’s history, the ACC-19 pilgrims explored the Church of Derry’s ministry in the midst of sectarian conflict and Northern Ireland’s peace process. It was an opportunity to draw lessons for a global church serving communities in conflict around the world, including South Sudan, Sudan, the Middle East, Myanmar and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Setting the scene for the day, Bishop Andrew expressed his hope that the pilgrimage would be an opportunity to: "Journey further into the heart of God, journey further into the heart of other people’s experiences, and journey further into our own discipleship and journey of faith.’ Of the delicate work of peacebuilding in the city, he added: ‘Peace is always a fragile thing that must be handled with care — the more care we use, the more we value it and see it as precious." Read the full story here: bit.ly/4eH8SHy @churchofireland @ArchbishopSarah

The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, the Rt Revd Anthony Poggo, has backed an ecumenical statement expressing ‘compassionate care for Christians and all people in Cuba’. It follows an international ecumenical solidarity visit to Cuba during Holy Week made in response to the humanitarian crisis caused by the economic embargo imposed on Cuba by the US for more than six and a half decades. The statement highlights the delegation's discussions about ‘the humanitarian situation, the role of churches in accompanying vulnerable communities, and the need for policies that prioritise human dignity’. It shares that ‘Throughout the visit, delegation members witnessed and heard painful testimonies of the suffering of the Cuban people in this situation’. The ecumenical delegation, which included representatives from the World Council of Churches, brought together senior leaders from global Christian communions. Read more on Anglican News: bit.ly/4sQpyRB Get the Ecumenical Statement: bit.ly/3POeBBd #Anglicans

The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion has shared a message of support ahead of the Installation service for the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally. The message reads: It is a joyful moment to prepare for Archbishop Sarah Mullally’s Installation as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury. May God sustain and equip her as she serves his Church and prepares to take up her public ministry. The office of the Archbishop of Canterbury carries an important pastoral and collegial ministry within our global Anglican Communion family, working to foster Christian unity and partnership in proclaiming the hope of the Gospel. I am full of joy that so many Primates and representatives of Anglican Communion churches are making the journey to Canterbury to pray and mark this occasion together. We also think of our sisters and brothers who will be praying and supporting from afar. We consider especially those who are living in places of extreme conflict and hardship. We assure you of our prayers at this time. During the Archbishop’s Installation service, worshippers will gather at Canterbury Cathedral. There, set into the floor, at the east end of the nave, is the image of the Compass Rose – a symbol of the life and reach of our Communion. Just as a compass points North, South, East and West, it reminds us that the love of Christ is universal, reaching around the globe and calling all people and every nation. It is a love shared through the mission and service of every Anglican member church around the world. At the heart of the Compass Rose is the verse from John 8:32: ‘The truth shall set you free’. As we welcome the new Archbishop of Canterbury, let us pray that God will grant her courage to lead with truth and wisdom, and assure her of our partnership in the Gospel. Together, in the power of God's Spirit, let us proclaim the Gospel, serve our communities, and build bridges of peace in our world. Watch a film of the Secretary General’s message: bit.ly/4d7UCqY Learn more about the Installation of the Archbishop of Canterbury and where to watch the livestream of the service: bit.ly/4c1bpe1 #Anglicans @ArchbishopSarah

The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, the Rt Revd Anthony Poggo, this week (Tuesday 24 to Friday 27 February), visited Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) near Washington in the United States. Invited by the Centre for Anglican Communion Studies (CACS), which sponsors students from the majority world to study there, Bishop Anthony spoke with the students and staff about the mission of the Seminary, exchanging stories of hope and inspiration from around the Anglican Communion. This visit formed part of a wider programme of visits to clergy and bishops in Washington, Albany and New York for fellowship, learning and encouragement. During his visit to VTS, Bishop Anthony spoke at a CACS Forum event on Thursday, February 26th, titled ‘The Mission of God. The Mission of the Church, and later participated in an informal question-and-answer session with students, faculty and local clergy. Read the full story: bit.ly/4cjCQk8 @VTS_Seminary

'Dancing to the Heartbeat of God' is the first Lent book commissioned by the new Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE. It has collected contributions from across the Anglican Communion The Archbishop of Canterbury says that the book ‘encapsulates the wonderful diversity across our Communion, but also our unity, through our shared faith and witness.’ Find out more about the 2026 Lent book from the Archbishop of Canterbury at bit.ly/4ak8jRF Find the book online at: bit.ly/4tLMYZd #Anglicans #Lent @ArchbishopSarah

"Beyond COP30: The Church's Continuing Call to Climate Justice" Today on Anglican News, Martha Jarvis, the Anglican Communion's Permanent Representative at the UN, writes about Anglican advocacy at COP30 and her reflections on the outcomes of the negotiations. Read the full article on Anglican News: bit.ly/3JXKzZr Photo credit: LWF / Albin Hillert

‘Peace is the only tool to liberate our country’, says the Archbishop of Myanmar. ‘We need to practice our Christian belief’ in political and economic challenges. On November 14, during a UK tour, the Most Revd Stephen Than Myint Oo (Archbishop of Myanmar and Bishop of Yangon) met with the Rt Revd Anthony Poggo (Secretary General of the Anglican Communion) to talk about his ministry and how the international church can support and pray for Myanmar. Read more about the ministry of peace and reconciliation in the Church of the Province of Myanmar (Anglican): bit.ly/4pioNOQ

Sudan is in crisis. The Archbishop of Sudan, the Most Revd Ezekiel Kondo, is visiting the UK to share an appeal for peace. Read more about his visit on Anglican News: bit.ly/4r4iQGP #Anglicans

Sudan is facing the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. In October, the bishops of the Episcopal Church of Sudan issued an Appeal for Peace. This November, the Archbishop of Sudan, the Most Revd Ezekiel Kumir Kondo, has been in the UK to raise awareness for Sudan’s plight. To further their message of peace he has spent time with parliamentary groups, church leaders and The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion. Read more on Anglican News: bit.ly/4r4iQGP #Anglicans

From COP30, Martha Jarvis, Anglican Communion Permanent Representative to the United Nations, shares why Anglicans are present in Brazil and calling for urgent climate action. Explore how Anglicans are advocating and acting to protect and restore the lungs of the earth at: bit.ly/3JQOLtC #LungsOfTheEarth #COP30 #ClimateJustice #Anglicans #CreationCare @Greenanglicans @AngliAlliance @CommunionForest

The Province of the Episcopal Church of Sudan has made an urgent appeal for peace in Sudan. The statement has been signed by the Most Revd Ezekiel Kondo, Archbishop & Bishop of Khartoum and other bishops from the Province, after a retreat in Kampala, Uganda on 27-29 October, 2025. Read the full statement on: bit.ly/48ZorrH

More than 6,000 people have gathered at Tabalia, Solomon Islands, for the centenary celebrations of the Melanesian Brotherhood (18–26 October). The Most Revd Leonard Dawea, Archbishop of Melanesia, officially declared the celebrations open at a colourful opening ceremony featuring flag-raising, the cutting of the centenary cake and the unveiling of a new signboard. Founded in 1925, the Brotherhood, known locally as 'Ira Reta Tasiu', has for a century embodied a life of prayer, service and community. Learn more about the Brotherhood and the celebrations: bit.ly/47FM7zZ Photo Credit: The Anglican Church of Melanesia #Anglicans @ACOM2020

The Secretary General was pleased to attend a commissioning service for the Revd Philip McKinley who will be leading a new outreach project called 'The Community of the Celtic Cross’ in the dioceses of Meath and Kildare, in the Church of Ireland. The commissioning service took place in St Brigid’s Cathedral, Kildare, on September 29th. The Most Revd Patricia Louise Storey, Bishop of Meath and Kildare, presided. The Secretary General said: 'I commend the new pioneer ministry of Meath and Kildare Dioceses and pray for the power of the Spirit to guide their footsteps as they seek to reach those who feel disconnected from the body of Christ – the Church.' Read more on Anglican News: bit.ly/4q303LQ

Anglican churches around the world have been paying tribute to Pope Francis. Read a summary of messages on Anglican News. ⛪️“He invited us all into brave, grace-filled conversations about the pain of war, the struggles of identity, the injustice on those least responsible for climate change, and the deep wounds of abuse. He called us to respond with faith and compassion. That legacy will endure.” – The Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia. ⛪️“He was a courageous voice in our time; especially on climate justice, care for the poor, and the dignity of every human being.” – The Anglican Church of Kenya. ⛪️“Throughout his life and ministry, he has been a witness for the Gospel and a champion for the poor and marginalized. Especially in this season, I give thanks for his powerful advocacy on behalf of migrants and refugees.” – The Episcopal Church. Read more messages like this at: bit.ly/4iu5L4q