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This edition includes...
·         This week's Anglican Communion news
·         Anglican Life - Full agenda for the
next Church of England synod available
·         Anglican Life - Students raising thousands of dollars for Haiti
·         Anglican Life - Domestic abuse at the Scottish General Synod
·         Anglican Life - Visually impared
student wins top honours in Diocese of Jerusalem
·         Anglican Life- "Stop the mine!" appeal to Anglicans
·         Anglican Life - Anglican agencies combine efforts to help Japan
·         Competiton - Can you write a Christmas carol?
·         Profile - Meet Basanti, working for women and girls in Banglade sh
·         Comment - Archbishop Thabo visits Mozambique
·         Publication of the Week - Growing disciples of Jesus
·         Bookshelf - Australian Christian Book of the  Year shortlist
·         The coming week's Anglican Cycle of Prayer.


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ANGLICAN NEWS
·         West Indies -
<http://www.anglicancommunion.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/7/1/Thieves-st 
eal-money-for-the-needy-from-West-Indies-Anglican-Church>Thieves
steal money for the needy from West Indies Anglican Church
·         Middle East -
<http://www.anglicancommunion.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/7/1/New-Dean-f 
or-St-Georges-College>New
Dean for St. George's College
·         Anglican Alliance -
<http://www.anglicancommunion.org/acns/news.cfm/2011/7/1/ACNS4898>Anglican
Archbishop of Burundi to give evidence to UK parliament
·         Zimbabwe -
<http://www.anglicancommunion.org/acns/news.cfm/2011/6/28/ACNS4897>Central
Africa Anglican bishops support Zimbabweans at commemoration service
·         England -
<http://www.anglicancommunion.org/acns/news.cfm/2011/7/1/ACNS4900>Civil
partnerships and same-sex relationships ? a statement by the House of Bis hops
·         South Africa -
<http://www.anglicancommunion.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/6/29/Anglican- 
Archbishop-to-lead-religious-leaders-on-Khayelitsha-sanitation-visit>Anglic an
Archbishop to lead religious leaders on Khayelitsha sanitation visit
·         Global -
<http://www.anglicancommunion.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/6/29/Christian 
-bodies-agree-on-code-of-conduct-for-evangelizing>Christian
bodies agree on code of conduct for evangelizing
·         Sudan -
<http://www.anglicancommunion.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/6/29/Sudanese- 
clergy-seek-to-give-aid-in-South-Kordofan>Sudanese
clergy seek to give aid in South Kordofan
·         South Africa -
<http://www.anglicancommunion.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/6/29/Anglican- 
Archbishop-to-lead-religious-leaders-on-Khayelitsha-sanitation-visit>Anglic an
Archbishop to lead religious leaders on Khayelitsha sanitation visit
·         England
-<http://www.anglicancommunion.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/6/29/C-of-E-e 
thical-investment-policy-on-alcohol-to-bear-down-on-irresponsible-drinks-re 
tailers>
C of E ethical investment policy on alcohol to
bear down on irresponsible drinks retailers
·         Sudan -
<http://www.anglicancommunion.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/6/29/After-arm 
ed-robbery-Sudanese-head-appeals-Help-us-build-a-wall-around-our-school>Aft er
armed robbery Sudanese head appeals: "Help us build a wall around our schoo l"
·         Australia -
<http://www.anglicancommunion.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/6/29/More-Angl 
icans-offer-support-to-strifeengulfed-Sudan>More
Anglicans offer support to strife-engulfed Sudan
·         Congo -
<http://www.anglicancommunion.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/6/27/Archbisho 
p-of-Canterbury-returns-from-the-Congo>Archbishop
of Canterbury returns from the Congo
·         Sudan -
<http://www.anglicancommunion.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/6/29/After-arm 
ed-robbery-Sudanese-head-appeals-Help-us-build-a-wall-around-our-school>Aft er
armed robbery Sudanese head appeals: "Help us build a wall around our schoo l"
·         England/Sudan -
<http://www.anglicancommunion.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/6/27/London-Ch 
ristians-answer-Sudanese-bishops-call-for-prayer-and-fasting>London
Christians answer Sudanese bishop's call for prayer and fasting
·         South Africa -
<http://www.anglicancommunion.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/6/27/Interfait 
h-service-commemorates-colourful-and-courageous-fighter-for-justice>Interfa ith
service commemorates colourful and courageous fighter for justice
·         Global -
<http://www.anglicancommunion.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/6/27/Orthodox- 
churches-still-support-ecumenism-theologian-says>Orthodox
churches still support ecumenism, theologian says
·         Middle East -
<http://www.anglicancommunion.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/6/27/Anglican- 
Priest-Given-Prestigious-Religious-Freedom-Award>Anglican
Priest Given Prestigious Religious Freedom Award
·         USA -
<http://www.anglicancommunion.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/6/27/Episcopal 
-youth-gather-to-connect-and-serve>Episcopal
youth gather to connect and serve
·         Myanmar -
<http://www.anglicancommunion.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2011/6/27/Myanmar-p 
rincipal-Clergy-need-to-find-new-ways-to-communicate-to-youth>Principal:
'Clergy need to find new ways to communicate to youth'
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ANGLICAN LIFE
Full agenda published for July 2011 General Synod sessions in York
From the Church of England press office
When the Church of England?s ?parliament?, the
General Synod, meets at York University from 8 to
12 July members will reflect together on sharing
Good News for the world today. Key debates will
centre on the Church?s role in education, its
work in multi-faith areas, and relations with other churches.
Other subjects include the impact of higher
education changes on training for the ministry
and the involvement of minority ethnic Anglicans
in the Church?s ministry and structures.
For more visit
<http://www.anglicancommunion.org/acns/news.cfm/2011/7/1/ACNS4989>here
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Massachusetts students raise $3,500 for the Haiti Micah Project
By Emily Young, Brooks School
Nothing evokes true power like maintaining a set
of keys, whether symbolic or literal. Key to the
city. Key to one?s heart. Key to success. Thus,
rising Brooks School senior Zander Buttress took
his responsibilities as a second-year Phillips
Brooks Society member quite seriously, as they
did in fact come with a set of keys.
?I held the key to the soda machines,? Zander
said. ?About once a week it was my
responsibility, with the assistance from others
in the group, to collect the money from the Pepsi
machines on campus and refill the empty machines.?
The student-run Chapel group at Brooks School in
North Andover, Mass., raised $3,582.58 this past
academic year through a series of fundraisers and
those profitable soda machines. The group
subsequently donated $3,500 to the Haiti Micah
Project. The non-profit, founded by Rev. Joseph
Constant, provides the street children of
Mirebalais, Haiti, with food, clean water, health
care, education, vocational training and emotional support.
For more visit
<http://www.anglicancommunion.org/acns/news.cfm/2011/7/1/ACNS4989>here
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The Empty Chair ? a play reading on domestic abuse
From Elaine Cameron, the Scottish Episcopal
Church link of the International Anglican Women's Network
In recent years, there has evolved a practice of
offering informal lunch-time sessions for any
interested members at the Scottish Episcopal
Church's General Synod. This year our Mothers
Union requested a slot in which to enact a play
written locally to focus on the need of all
church members not only to be aware of the
invasive extent of domestic abuse, but also to
appreciate that churches can work together to
support victims & challenge perpetrators.
For more visit
<http://www.anglicancommunion.org/acns/news.cfm/2011/7/1/ACNS4989>here
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Visually Impaired student receives top honors at
Princess Basma School Graduation
From the newsletter of the Episcopal Diocese of
Jerusalem (Download PDF
<http://www.j-diocese.org/resources/file/news/June%202011%20Newsletter.pdf> 
here)
A day that showered more than the rare blessings
of May rain was marked as a day of celebration at
the Princess Basma Centre School where the
red-roofed sun screen served as a morning rain
shield. Graduating their second Tawjili class of
students preparing for the Tawjili entrance exams
for university admission, the Basma School
honored the achievements of students and their supportive families.
To the delight of the assembled crowd, a visually
impaired student earned top science marks,
demonstrating that those with special needs could
excel in a spirit of mutual respect where
Christians and Muslims, boys and girls study
together, living the promise of a future in
Jerusalem where all people are created equal.
For more visit
<http://www.anglicancommunion.org/acns/news.cfm/2011/7/1/ACNS4989>here
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Environmental Group calls on Anglicans to help stop coal mining
From Cam Gray, The Wilderness Committee
Canadian environmental group, The Wilderness
Committee is calling on Anglicans, and members of
all faith-based communities, to take a stand
against the globally destructive practice of coal mining.
The group is asking for an immediate moratorium
on new coal mining projects, and the phasing out
of existing coalmining projects by 2050.
Presently, the group is asking for global support
in their opposition of the proposed Raven
Underground Coal Mine on Vancouver Island, in the
North American Pacific Northwest.
Cam Gray, a coordinator for the Wilderness
Committee said, "The proposed Raven Coal Project
would have devastating ecological, social and
economic impacts. Over its 16 year lifespan, the
mining operations would emit over 52 million
tonnes of climate-change causing greenhouse gas
emissions into the atmosphere, and would have
devastating impacts on local groundwater
supplies. Especially, coming off the warmest year
on record,  we cannot allow mining companies to
continue to fuel the climate crisis and further
jeopardize the future of our fragile earth.
"Opening new coal mines in the 21st century
demonstrates a complete disrespect for global
humanity and the earth in which we live. Decades
of scientific data and front-line community
testimonials demonstrate the severity of the
climate crisis; a problem directly linked to the
extraction and burning of coal. Alternative
energies and fabrication materials must continue
to improve, through increased research & development.
For more visit
<http://www.anglicancommunion.org/acns/news.cfm/2011/7/1/ACNS4989>here
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Anglican agencies combine efforts to help Japan
By Sally Keeble, Director of the
<http://www.anglicancommunion.org/ministry/alliance/>Anglican Alliance
Anglican aid agencies have agreed to combine
their work to support the Nippon Sei Ko Kai (The
Anglican Church in Japan) in its mission to
support the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
In a recent phone conference organised by the
Anglican Alliance, the agencies agreed to provide
funding for the NSKK?s recovery programme to
support the wider community, and also the church
rebuilding programme. Allocation of funds within
these two general ?baskets? will be decided by the Church in Japan.
For more visit
<http://www.anglicancommunion.org/acns/news.cfm/2011/7/1/ACNS4989>here
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Disciplinary Board for Bishops formed in
compliance with Episcopal Church Title IV
From the Public Affairs Office of The Episcopal Church
The Governance of The Episcopal Church: This
information is another in an ongoing series
discussing the governance of The Episcopal Church.
In accordance with Canon 17 of Title IV of the
Episcopal Church, the Disciplinary Board for
Bishops has been selected with the duties of their office effective July 1.
The Disciplinary Board for Bishops, part of the
Title IV canons, consists of 10 bishops, four
clergy and four lay members. Eight of the bishops
were elected by the House of Bishop at the
group?s recent meeting; two were later appointed
by Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori
when vacancies occurred. The clergy and lay
members were appointed by President of the House
of Deputies Bonnie Anderson for an interim basis
until the House of Deputies can elect at General
Convention 2012. The Disciplinary Board will
select a president from among themselves.
The members and their dioceses are:
Bishop Ian T. Douglas of Connecticut; Victor
Feliberty-Ruberte of Puerto Rico; Bishop Robert
Fitzpatrick of Hawaii; Bishop Dena Harrison of
Texas; Christopher Hayes of California; Bishop
Dorsey Henderson of Upper South Carolina; Bishop
Herman Hollerith of Southern Virginia; Bishop J.
Scott Mayer of Northwest Texas; the Rev. Marjorie
Menaul of Central Pennsylvania; Josephine Powell
of Michigan; the Rev. Jesus Reyes of El Camino
Real; Diane Sammons of Newark; Bishop Thomas Shaw
of Massachusetts; the Rev. Canon Angela Shepherd
of Maryland; Bishop Prince Singh of Rochester;
the Rev. Robert Two Bulls, Jr of Los Angeles;
Bishop James Waggoner of Spokane; Bishop Catherine Waynick of Indianapolis.

For more visit

<http://www.anglicancommunion.org/acns/news.cfm/2011/7/1/ACNS4989>here
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COMPETITION
(Editor's note: Sorry, folks, it's only for
people in the United Kingdom. But why not
persuade your media to run a similar competition?)
The Times Christmas Carol Competition: Your chance to write a new carol
By Richard Morrison in The London Times
Are you a budding composer, and aged 16 or over?
Then pick up your pen, enter our competition and
write a new carol to light up the world. The
winning entry will be performed by the renowned
Bach Choir at Cadogan Hall in Chelsea in December
For more visit
<http://www.anglicancommunion.org/acns/news.cfm/2011/7/1/ACNS4989>here
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PROFILE

Basanti Sangma - International Anglican Women's
Network Provincial Link for the Church of Bangladesh
Greetings from Church of Bangladesh Women's
Fellowship. I am Basanti Sangma, age 52, married,
two children - son and daughter, they are grown
up. My education: M.A. B.Ed. Previous job- I
worked as a training coordinator of Secondary
Education Sector Development Project, Ministry of
Education, Government of Bangladesh.
To read more and see a picture of Basanti visit
<http://www.anglicancommunion.org/acns/news.cfm/2011/7/1/ACNS4989>here
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COMMENT
Letter To the Laos - To the People of God
The Most Rev Thabo Makgoba
Dear People of God
I am writing to you on my return from a visit to
the Diocese of Niassa, in northern Mozambique.
Having had the privilege of working in the mainly
rural diocese of Grahamstown, where I encountered
both the rawness of poverty and the generosity of
people, in many ways it felt like coming home.
Bishop Mark and I travelled around the three
Mozambican provinces of his diocese. In some
places the roads were non-existent, and at one
point we had to find a route across a river, with
no bridge, to get to the Cathedral! We began my
visit by going to the grave of Bishop Charles
Mackenzie, who was first Archdeacon of Natal, and
then consecrated in 1861 as a missionary bishop
to the peoples near the Zambezi river. He died
within a year ? and yet today people still speak
of his faith and his courage for the gospel. His
grave is in a marsh, on a fertile banana
plantation between the Rue and Shire rivers. We
celebrated the Eucharist under a plastic yellow
tent hoisted on sticks, and I felt deeply
conscious of the joy of being ?made one with all
God?s people of every age? (both the living and
the departed), and, indeed, ?all the company of
heaven?, as we say in the Eucharistic prayer.
For more visit
<http://www.anglicancommunion.org/acns/news.cfm/2011/7/1/ACNS4989>here
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PUBLICATION OF THE WEEK
<http://www.anglicantas.org.au/lec_based_study/%20>From
the website of the Anglican Church in Tasmania
Lectionary-based study outlines
Growing Disciples of Jesus
Welcome to our diocese's new resource to help
grow disciples of Jesus and healthy churches
transforming life Bible study outlines based on
the Gospel reading for each Sunday of the year!
The studies are designed for use in home or
church-based study groups, and to be a helpful
resource for preachers as well. They can also be
used for personal reflection and study. Just
click on the link to the Sunday study you wish to download or print off.
July 2011
Contributed by Mark Holland
·
<http://www.anglicancommunion.org/index.php?item=file&target=lec_study_ 030711>3
July 2011
·
<http://www.anglicancommunion.org/index.php?item=file&target=lec_study_ 
100711>10
July 2011
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BOOKSHELF

Australian Christian Book of the Year: 2011 Short List
Again from
<http://www.anglicantas.org.au/lec_based_study/%20>the
website of the Anglican Church in Tasmania
The following books have been short-listed for
the 2011 Australian Christian Book of the Year Award:
·         Bible bites: 365 devotions for Aussie
families, Ladeane Lindsay, Anglican Youthworks.
·         Christianity alongside Islam, John Wilson, Acorn Press.
·         Economics for life: An economist
reflects on the meaning of life, money and what
really matters, Ian Harper, Acorn Press.
·         Hot rock dreaming: A Johnny Ravine
Mystery, Martin Roth, Ark House Press.
·         Isaiah: Surprising salvation, Kirk Patston, Aquila.
·         Judgment day: The struggle for life on
earth, Paul Collins, UNSW Press.
·         The rag doll, Stephanie Carmichael & Jessica Green, Matthias Me dia.
<http://imaginarydiocese.org/bishopjohn/2011/06/22/australian-christian-boo 
k-of-the-year-shortlist-2011/>Click
here to read Bishop John's post with more
information about the judges for 2011.
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ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER
<http://www.anglicancommunion.org/acp/index.cfm>Click here for the full ACP
Friday 01-Jul-2011
Psalm: 13    Acts 5:1-11
Oru - (Province of Owerri, Nigeria)
<http://www.anglicancommunion.org/tour/diocese.cfm?Idind=846>The
Rt Revd Geoffrey Chukwunenye
Saturday 02-Jul-2011
Psalm: 15    Gen 6:9-22
Osaka - (Japan)
<http://www.anglicancommunion.org/tour/diocese.cfm?Idind=282>The
Rt Revd Samuel Osamu Ohnishi
Sunday 03-Jul-2011     Pentecost 3 Thomas the Apostle
Psalm: 119:1-6    Acts 5:12-16
Osun - (Province of Ibadan, Nigeria)
<http://www.anglicancommunion.org/tour/diocese.cfm?Idind=403>The
Rt Revd James Afolabi Popoola
Osun North East - (Province of Ibadan, Nigeria)
<http://www.anglicancommunion.org/tour/diocese.cfm?Idind=863>The
Rt Revd Humphrey Olumakaiye
Monday 04-Jul-2011
Psalm: 16    Acts 5:17-26
Ottawa - (Ontario, Canada)
<http://www.anglicancommunion.org/tour/diocese.cfm?Idind=89>The
Rt Revd John Holland Chapman
Tuesday 05-Jul-2011
Psalm: 17    Acts 5:27-42
Oturkpo - (Province of Jos, Nigeria)
<http://www.anglicancommunion.org/tour/diocese.cfm?Idind=404>The
Rt Revd David Bello
Wednesday 06-Jul-2011
Psalm: 18:1-16    Gen 7:1-10
Owerri - (Province of Owerri, Nigeria)
<http://www.anglicancommunion.org/tour/diocese.cfm?Idind=405>The
Rt Revd Dr Cyril Chukwunonyerem Okorocha
Thursday 07-Jul-2011
Psalm: 18:17-32    Gen 7:11-16
Owo - (Province of Ondo, Nigeria)
<http://www.anglicancommunion.org/tour/diocese.cfm?Idind=406>The
Rt Revd James Adedayo Oladunjoye
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