By Jesse Masai and Esther Mombo Church leaders from across Africa say they intend to pursue a biblical approach to politics. At the “Church and Politics Summit 2021” held in the Kenyan capital June 16-18, clergy of various denominations, Christian business leaders, heads of theological schools, current and aspiring politicians, student leaders, and concerned citizens declared … [Read more...] about African Church Seeks Faithful Political Witness
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Giving the Gift of Sight to the Neediest
By Kirk Petersen There are an estimated 2.5 billion people in the world who do not have access to an optometrist. An Episcopalian in Maryland has found a way to deliver eyeglasses to 40,000 of them, and he has his sights set on more. While serving as a Marine Corps officer, Kevin White found himself in charge of the Department of Defense’s humanitarian efforts for Africa … [Read more...] about Giving the Gift of Sight to the Neediest
Hearts for Suffering Mozambicans
By G. Jeffrey MacDonald When a cyclone killed more than 600 in Mozambique on March 15 and left a gruesome trail of homelessness, hunger, and disease, the disaster did not feel 8,700 miles away for the Provisional Bishop of Lexington and his wife. It felt intimately close. How to Help: The diocese’s online donation form includes a Mozambique Fund option, or send … [Read more...] about Hearts for Suffering Mozambicans
Idowu-Fearon Sees Vigor
During a visit to Virginia Theological Seminary, the secretary general of the Anglican Communion stressed Anglicans’ work in evangelism and cross-cultural ministry. The Most Rev. Josiah Idowu-Fearon spoke on “The Vitality of World Anglicanism” Nov. 15 as part of the 2017 Mollegen Forum and 20th anniversary celebrations for the Center for Anglican Communion … [Read more...] about Idowu-Fearon Sees Vigor
‘Live as a Global Church’
Anglican Journal’s Marites N. Sison interviews the Archbishop of Canterbury in Toronto:Q: Were you in fact blaming the death of Christians in parts of Africa on the acceptance of gay marriage in America?A: I was careful not to be too specific because that would pin down where that happened and that would put the community back at risk. I wouldn’t use the word “blame”— that’s a … [Read more...] about ‘Live as a Global Church’
Bishops, Dialogue, and YouTube
Ali Symons reports for the Anglican Church of Canada:General Synod has released a series of seven video interviews with Canadian and African bishops, capturing the highlights from the Toronto meeting of the Consultation of Anglican Bishops in Dialogue, June 2012.The consultation is a fluid group of bishops — from Canada, the U.S., and various African countries — who seek to … [Read more...] about Bishops, Dialogue, and YouTube