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Dr John Sentamu has announced that he will retire from his post as Archbishop of York on 7 June 2020, Trinity Sunday, 3 days prior to his 71st birthday. Making the announcement the Archbishop said that until that date he will focus on a number of key areas in the …
The nature of communion (koinonia) and its implications for the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) and the Anglican Communion were the focus of the fourth round of the dialogue between both Communions when they met recently in Vancouver, Canada. The deliberations at the Vancouver School of Theology were guided …
…to the meeting of the International Reformed-Anglican Dialogue Dear Colleagues: I have been invited by the Archbishop of Canterbury to be the Co-Chair of a Meeting of the International Reformed-Anglican Dialogue scheduled to be held in Vancouver, Canada, from August 23-30, 2018. And what is this International Reformed-Anglican Dialogue? “As …
The Kingston Region, along with the Department of Education and Youth, hosted a workshop for Principals and Senior Teachers at Diocesan Primary Schools in Kingston and St. Andrew on July 9 & 10 at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus. The session, entitled Excellence in Anglican Schools, was …
…after historic votes The Bishop of Western North Carolina, José McLoughlin, escorts Bishop Griselda Delgado del Carpio of the Diocese of Cuba to the front of the House of Bishops after the vote to readmit the Diocese of Cuba to the US-based Episcopal Church. Photo Credit: David Paulsen / …
Hundreds of members from across the Diocese journeyed to the Spanish Town Cathedral on Sunday July 1 to support the five Ordinands who the Diocesan Bishop admitted to the priesthood and the diaconate in the historic and colourful Rite of Ordination. The newly-ordained Priest is Nina-Rae Barrett, who is serving …
The following is an excerpt from the International Edition of The Guardian of the Opinions of Episcopal Bishop of the US. Bishop Michael Curry. How can America call itself a Christian country if it treats children like this? The screams of children being taken from their mothers and fathers at …
And Sister Myrel Moss Retires… She speaks to us about the Institution on THINK ON THESE THINGS <Click the link to listen The exciting ministry of the Church Army (CA) which attracted Sister Myrel Moss at an outdoor Mission Service in the 1950’s continues to influence her work today as Superintendent …
When it was announced last week (Saturday 12 May) that the Presiding Bishop of the US-based Episcopal Church, Michael Curry, had accepted an invitation to preach at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the reaction generally fell into one of two camps. Those who knew of him were …
The rebuilt east end window at the Church of the Holy Innocents, Mt Peel. The renovations have been shortlisted for a heritage award. Photo Credit: Anglican Life More than half of the finalists in an award recognising “commitment, investment or a unique solution to earthquake strengthening which has saved …
The Very Rev. Andrew Reid, Rector of the Church of the Holy Trinity, Westgate, Montego Bay, is now Rural Dean for St. James and Hanover. His appointment follows the retirement of the Very Rev. Annett Brown who served in that capacity for four years. A graduate of the United Theological …
Our theme for Child’s Month, and especially Children’s Sunday is Train Up the Child taken from Proverbs 22:6, … This verse of scripture is often quoted by parents as a justification for discipline, especially corporal punishment….. Read more below Children’s Hymn 2018
