Global student groups
Anglican Journal
October 1, 2008
More than 150 young people from about 90 countries gathered in Montreal in August for the 34th assembly of the World Student Christian Federation. The
More than 150 young people from about 90 countries gathered in Montreal in August for the 34th assembly of the World Student Christian Federation. The
Roma people, commonly called Gypsies, are often confined to makeshift housing on the outskirts of small villages throughout Eastern Europe. They are considered, even by
The Episcopal diocese of Virginia and the Episcopal Church have reached a legal settlement with Potomac Falls Church in Potomac Falls and Christ the Redeemer
Motilal Pradhan and two of his younger brothers look fit enough to take on any challengers. Still, the three men, two of whom are soldiers
The executive council of the Episcopal diocese of Fort Worth on Sept. 10 endorsed recommendations of Bishop Jack Iker and the standing committee to realign
Rev. Mvume Dandala, general secretary of the All Africa Conference of Churches, during a visit to Toronto in 2005. NairobiThe general secretary of the All
NairobiUnusual weather conditions that led to a blanket of hail resembling snow falling on the Nyahururu area in central Kenya are the result of the
Budget cuts are threatening the continued operation of The Diocesan Times, the newspaper of the diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. “We’re in
The Vancouver-based diocese of New Westminster, invoking a provision in its bylaws, announced on Aug. 26 the removal of clergy who have left the Anglican
Anglican bishops and their spouses are joined by other faith leaders in a walk across Central London to demonstrate their commitment to “put pressure on
Elaborate hats, gele (African headgear) and headdresses provided a panoply of colours to an otherwise purple gathering.
WHEN A FAMILY is in conflict, avoidance isn’t a good idea, though it may be wise first to improve communication, find better settings to meet,
Bishop Gene Robinson of the U.S. diocese of New Hampshire created an obvious presence at Lambeth, even though he was not invited to the conference.
A FRIEND WHO is deeply read in Anglican history and theology predicted that Lambeth 2008 would give a negative response to gay and lesbian people
Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams amd Bishop Anthony Burton of Saskatchewan share a laugh after the Lambeth photo session. From the rare privilege of having
LondonA new report commissioned by the Church of England said the British government is uninterested in the church’s social role and focuses instead on minority
Bishop Bruce Howe of Huron will retire in September. The diocese of Huron has announced that its bishop, the Rt. Rev. Bruce Howe, retires effective
Loose change can buy a cup of coffee. Or, pulled together, can buy reading glasses and new beginnings for some people in Central America. Parishioners
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Archdeacon Ronald Cutler, rector of St. John the Evangelist in Lower Sackville, N.S., is the new suffragan bishop. The diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince