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Tears and cheers as declaration released

29/06/08 | Russell Powell
GAFCON has overwhelmingly endorsed the Jerusalem Declaration and final communique, a document Archbishop Peter Jensen says will help bring order out of chaos.

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GAFCON: Calm waters in stormy times

29/06/08 | Russell Powell
GAFCON pilgrims have had an emotional service on the water at Galilee in which six ferries were lashed together…

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GAFCON: Draft communique on the table

28/06/08 | Russell Powell
GAFCON delegates have been giving their reaction to a draft conference communique released at midday on Friday…

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GAFCON moves towards agreement

27/06/08 | Russell Powell
The GAFCON chair has announced delegates have reached a general agreement on a number of points with the meeting…

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Guinness: revisionist religion will fail

26/06/08 | Russell Powell
Respected US sociologist Dr Os Guinness has told a GAFCON media briefing the 21st century's big questions cannot…

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Nazir-Ali to churches: “recover your nerve”

25/06/08 | Russell Powell
The most senior UK Bishop to appear at the GAFCON conference in Jerusalem has spoken of the need for Christian…

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Pilgrimage begins with GAFCON seeking healing

24/06/08 | Russell Powell
The first major outdoor event of GAFCON has seen 1200 people travel to the Mount of Olives to sing, pray and take…

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GAFCON opens in prayer

23/06/08 | Russell Powell
More than 100 leaders of the Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON) joined Anglican Bishop of Jerusalem in…

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GAFCON: the end is not nigh

20/06/08 | Russell Powell
The theological resource book for the Global Anglican Future conference has been launched at a news conference…

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Still laughing despite GAFCON trials

19/06/08 | Russell Powell
The GAFCON leadership team and key participants in the week long conference are on their way to Jerusalem for the…

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A buzz about the future

16/06/08 | Russell Powell
One thousand people, including about 60 enthusiastic Australian delegates, are about to meet at the Global Anglican…

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GAFCON about gospel not gays

13/06/08 | Russell Powell
More than 35 members of the Australian GAFCON contingent have heard Archbishop Peter Jensen declare it to be about…

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Archbishop: pray for Anglican unity

07/06/08 | Russell Powell
Archbishop Peter Jensen has thanked Sydney Anglicans for their prayers and support and asked them to pray for the…

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GAFCON geared for action

27/05/08 | Russell Powell
With just three weeks until the Global Anglican Future Conference, there are growing signs participants will push…

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