Eames Clarifies his position on Windsor Report
Rev Robin Eames, the chairman of the Lambeth Commission, and the Archbishop responsible for the production of the highly debated Windsor Report, has expressed his "dismay" that comments he made in an interview were taken "out of context"....
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Former SBC Leaders Declare Support for BWA
The Baptist World Alliance (BWA) has recovered some support from Southern Baptists, as a group of two dozen retired chief executives of Southern Baptists recently declared themselves "Advocates of the BWA...
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BBC fuels Debate as Gay Cleric chosen to preach Christmas message
The cleric at the heart of the Church of England's potential schism this year – Jeffrey John, has been invited to preach a sermon during a BBC broadcast over Christmas. The move has once again brought the debate over homosexuality in the church to the surface...
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WCC Christmas Message: "Christ, Light of the World"
As Christmas is approaching, in two week's time, worldwide Christian across all denominations will celebrate the birth of Christ on this world. The World Council of Churches (WCC) General Secretary Rev. Dr Samuel Kobia today issued his address for the festivities...
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WCC's Geneva Call to reach further than just Ecumenical Institutions
In an unprecedented gathering in Geneva, Switzerland the World Council of Churches (WCC) reaffirmed its aim to facilitate "the further and deeper participation of all those involved in the ecumenical movement...
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Political Leaders to give Election Web-Cast to Address Churches
A number of political leaders in the UK are set to address Britain's churches in the run-up to the next General Election next year. The heads of the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats will...
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Conservative Anglicans Release Repair the Tear Response to Windsor Report
The Anglican Mainstream, a conservative network within the Anglican Communion, released a lengthy response to the Windsor Report, entitled, "Repair the Tear." The statement not only assesses and summarises the Windsor Report, but provides...
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Anglicans gather at Lambeth Palace to debate Windsor Report
Rev Rowan Williams, the Archbishop of Canterbury will lead a summit today, which will see more than 50 Church of England bishops discuss the homosexuality crisis in the Anglican Church...
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Pope Returns Relics of Early Christian Saints to Orthodox Church
In efforts to promote Christian unity, the relics of two early Christian Saints have been returned to the seat of the Orthodox Church, 800 years after Crusaders took the relics from Constantinople...
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Williams' Letter expresses concern for Anglican Language against Homosexuals
The Archbishop of Canterbury has rebuked extreme conservative Anglicans who were hostile towards homosexuals during the recent debate over homosexual...
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Anglican General Secretary addresses the Pope
Rev Canon John L. Peterson will conclude his ministry as the General Secretary of the Anglican Communion at the end of 2004, and prior to this he has written a letter to the Pope, John Paul II to express his appreciation for the close ecumenical dialogue...
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Williams says Young should have Realistic Dreams
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Rev Dr Rowan Williams has stated that he shares the Prince of Wales’ views, that young people should be encouraged to ensure that the expectations of their lives are kept realistic. Williams made the point as he presented a lecture on ‘Building Moral Communities’ last week...