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Os Guinness receives William Wilberforce Award for work in post-Christian age: 'It can turn around'
By Jon Brown I Christian Post Reporter I June 04, 2026 English author and social critic Os Guinness received the 2026 William Wilberforce Award during the Colson Center National Conference in Knoxville, Tennessee, on May 30, 2026. | Screenshot/YouTube/The Colson Center English writer and theologian Os Guinness recently received the 38th annual William Wilberforce Award from The Chuck Colson Center for Christian Worldview to honor his decades of helping Christians make sense
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4 days ago5 min read


Number of Americans with biblical worldview remains critically low; Gen Z polls at 1%
By Jon Brown, I Christian Post Reporter I March 05, 2026 A recent survey of American adults found that despite a surge of interest in Christianity and church attendance in the months since Charlie Kirk's assassination, the number of people who adhere to a biblical worldview remains critically low, including just 1% of Gen Z. Conducted in January by Arizona Christian University's Cultural Research Center under the guidance of researcher George Barna, the latest installment
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NIGERIA: "The State of the Nation and the Way Forward"
The following communiqué was issued at the National Church Denominational Leaders Summit 2026 against a backdrop of worsening insecurity, Muslim extremism, kidnappings, abductions and the killing of Christians by Boko Haram and other extremist Muslim groups. From: Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) 1. PREAMBLE The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) convened the National Church Denominational Leaders Summit 2026 to prayerfully review the state of the nation a
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Archbishop Duncan to Interim as Bishop of Western Gulf Coast
May 27, 2026 Dear Beloved in our Lord Jesus of the Diocese . . . The Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the Fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore! 2 Corinthians 13:14 A week ago, yesterday, I woke up extra early to pray, as I knew I would be spending time that morning with the Dean of the Province, Bishop Julian, to discuss the results of our Electing Synod. As I prayed, the most profound sense of peace came over me. I had known th
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May 272 min read


South Carolina Calls for Greater Transparency in ACNA
Bishop Charles (Chip) Edgar | Anglican Diocese of South Carolina By Arlie Coles I THE LIVING CHURCH I May 19, 2026 As the Anglican Church in North America’s yearly governance meeting approaches, the Anglican Diocese of South Carolina has proposed resolutions seeking “justice and transparency” in the denomination, the diocese’s standing committee announced on May 15. The ACNA’s Provincial Council is slated to meet in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on June 17-19 to conduct annual business
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May 216 min read


The Death of Very Rev Patrick Sookhdeo, Ph.D., D.D.
Issued by The Oxford Centre for Religion and Public Life (with permission from Dr Sookhdeo’s family) Anglican Mainstream I May 19, 2026 The board of the Oxford Centre for Religion and Public Life heard with great sadness the news of the death (May 18) of Dr Patrick Sookhdeo at the age of 79. Dr Sookhdeo was Executive Director of OCRPL, and Founder of Barnabas Fund, now called Barnabas Aid. Dr Sookhdeo’s family came to the UK in the 1950s from Guyana. He left his Islamic bac
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May 193 min read


The Anglican Network in Europe Celebrates 2026 Synod
By Josep M. Rosselló I May 15, 2026 On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, the Anglican Network in Europe (GAFCON) convened its Annual General Meeting (General Synod), marking a significant milestone in the life of our province-in-formation. With representatives from all three dioceses—the Anglican Convocation in Europe, the Anglican Mission in England, and the Anglican Missionary Congregations Europe—the meeting was characterized by a spirit of profound unity and a shared vision for th
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May 193 min read


Anglican Bioethics Center Website Launch Details
Press Release Anglicans For Life® FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 18, 2026 Are Priests Prepared to Baptize a Clone? Ambridge, PA – May 1, 2026 – As the world of bioethics advances faster than the church is teaching about issues such as artificial wombs, designer babies, surrogacy, and genetic selection, Anglicans For Life (AFL) is launching a new website on June 1. This website is dedicated to providing clear Biblical guidance for clergy when addressing complex bioethical questions
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May 182 min read


ACNA Bishop Issues Apology for Saying Archbishop Wood Should be Exonerated
“I should not have offered a prediction about the outcome of a matter that is properly before the Court for the Trial of a Bishop” By The Rt. Rev. Dr. J. Philip Ashey, I 8 May 2026 Dear brother Bishops in the ACNA, Grace and peace to you in Jesus’ name, Dean Julian Dobbs has brought to my attention the concerns some of you have raised to him regarding the lectures I gave May 1–2 through our Diocesan Anglican Center of Theology and Formation, our Spring Lectures on “Eccles
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May 115 min read


Hearings to Begin in ACNA Primate’s Trial
By Arlie Coles THE LIVING CHURCH May 6, 2026 The Anglican Church in North America’s Court for the Trial of a Bishop will hold hearings this week on the first pretrial motions filed in the disciplinary matter of the Most Rev. Steve Wood, according to a court announcement. Archbishop Wood, the denomination’s primate, was indicted on ecclesiastical charges of personal and sexual misconduct last December. His trial is scheduled to begin July 20. Four priests and seven laypeop
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May 66 min read


UK: All new diocesan bishops must accept the ordination of women, campaign group demands
Petition is published by Watch before appointment of next bishop of London by Madeleine Davies CHURCH TIMES 29 April 2026 The Archbishop of Canterbury (centre), then Bishop of London, cuts a cake at an event in January 2024 to celebrate 30 years of women priests A PETITION calling for a bar on the appointment of diocesan bishops who do not accept the ordination of women has been launched by Women and the Church (WATCH). It was published on the website change.org on 24 April
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Apr 293 min read


Former archbishop of Canterbury blasts Hegseth's 'diabolical' rhetoric, calls US political culture 'demonic'
Former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams said he believes a demonic element is manifesting in U.S. politics during an interview with The Spectator that aired April 17, 2026. | Screenshot/YouTube/The Spectator By Jon Brown, Christian Post Reporter April 21, 2026 Former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams said during a recent interview that he believes a demonic element is manifesting in the political culture of the United States, pinpointing the rhetoric of Secreta
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Apr 233 min read


ALGERIA: Pope and Bishop meet in the Land of Augustine
Bishop Ashley Null at Annaba--photo Vatican News www.jmeca.org.uk April 21, 2026 Pope Leo XIV and the Anglican Bishop of North Africa, Dr Ashley Null, have something important in common, namely a great affection for, and sense of a bond with St Augustine. The Pope, because he belongs to the Augustinian Order; Dr Null, because his sphere of academic expertise is Reformation Theology, which owes much to St Augustine. His writings deeply impacted the development of the formulari
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Apr 213 min read


KENYA: The Church and the Nyayo State
by Paddy Benson Valonia Press, Sevenoaks. 2026 147pp Review by Rev. Dr. Chris Sugden https://anglicanmainstream.org/article/the-church-and-the-nyayo-state/ Daniel Arap Moi, as president of Kenya from 1978 to 2002, christened his approach “Nyayo” claiming to follow in the ‘footsteps’ of the revered independence leader and first President of Kenya, Jomo Kenyatta. This was eventually a piece of PR to suggest he was continuing the policies of Kenyatta. But he radically cha
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Apr 192 min read


Welsh Theologian Blasts Church in Wales Blessings of Same-Sex Marriage
The Church in Wales runs with gay abandon down the hill into the Abyss, with the Gadarene swine. COMMENTARY By Paul Blackham www.virtueonline.org April 17, 2026 One bishop had to retire recently because of issues with safeguarding, excessive drinking and church members overstepping sexual boundaries at Bangor Cathedral. Just two months ago, in February, a report revealed that a priest who abused a 15-year-old boy rose to the top and became a bishop. The allegations were, of c
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Apr 174 min read


Deposed Anglican Bishop Back in Ministry. Todd Atkinson Provides ‘spiritual direction’ through Arrupe Spirituality.
Todd Atkinson, center, from a conference retreat photo on Arrupe Spirituality website By Jessica Eturralde MINISTRY WATCH April 8, 2026 Less than two years after an Anglican church court deposed Todd Atkinson from ordained ministry, he is back in ministry. Arrupe Spirituality—a Zoom-based ministry offering retreats, book discussions, and instruction in Ignatian prayer—lists him as a spiritual director. In a 2025 interview, Atkinson said he provides one-on-one sessions focused
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Apr 93 min read


Canterbury and the Collapse of Anglican Unity
By Mouneer Anis FIRST THINGS March 31, 2026 For more than a century, the archbishop of Canterbury has been regarded as primus inter pares, the “first among equals,” and the head of the Anglican Communion. This leading role signified a historic focus of unity for Anglicans around the world. Yet recent developments within global Anglicanism raise serious questions about whether the Church of England can still maintain that role in the life of what was once widely known as the
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Mar 314 min read


Peace Building & Social Justice: Nigeria's Path to Prosperity
First Lady of Nigeria preaches on God’s mercy at Lambeth Palace By David W. Virtue, DD www.virtueonline.org March 30, 2026 As part of the UK–Nigeria State Visit engagements, PSJ UK an International Organisation for Peace Building & Social Justice UK convened a high-level breakfast policy dialogue at the UK Parliament, bringing together policymakers, civil society leaders, and members of the Nigerian diaspora. The session offered a platform to reflect on Nigeria's current real
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Mar 303 min read


ACNA Hires Lathrop GPM to Review Ruch Title IV Process
From ACNAtoo March 27, 2026 On March 23, 2026, the ACNA announced that it has retained Lathrop GPM to conduct an independent procedural review of the Title IV disciplinary process of Bishop Stewart Ruch. The update includes a brief scope for the investigation, but the ACNA declines to provide the engagement letter or commit to publicly sharing the subsequent findings. This development comes after months of dedicated advocacy by the Anglican Diocese of South Carolina’s (AD
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Mar 274 min read


The irrelevant ‘relevance’ of the Church of England
Dame Sarah Mullally | Church of England YouTube By Mike Judge EVANGELICAL TIMES 25 Mar 2026 Earlier today, Sarah Mullally was officially installed as the first-ever female Archbishop of Canterbury. As a non-Anglican Christian, I always find the ceremonies and rituals of the Church of England strange and alien — all those flowing robes and pointy hats. But this ceremony, in particular, had yet more to make me roll my eyes and shake my head. Dame Mullally’s installation as Arch
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Mar 253 min read
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