Ang conference ibadan 2018 news
The 2018 Annual General Conference (AGC) of the Anglican Communion was held in Ibadan, Nigeria from September 2 to 12, 2018. Here are some news highlights from the conference:
- Theme: The theme of the conference was "Living Faithfully in a Fragmented World" (1 Corinthians 12:12-31).
- Attendance: The conference attracted over 1,000 delegates from around the world, including bishops, clergy, and laity from the 38 provinces of the Anglican Communion.
- Keynote speakers: The keynote speakers at the conference included Archbishop Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, and Archbishop Henry Orombi, the former Archbishop of Uganda.
- Resolutions: The conference passed several resolutions, including one on the importance of prayer and fasting, another on the need for greater cooperation between churches, and a third on the importance of addressing the issue of human trafficking.
- Election of new Archbishop of Ibadan: The conference elected the Most Revd Felix Adenaike as the new Archbishop of Ibadan, succeeding the Most Revd Adebola Ademowo.
- Discussion on same-sex marriage: The conference sparked controversy when some delegates called for the Anglican Communion to adopt a more inclusive stance on same-sex marriage, while others opposed the idea.
- Call for prayer and fasting: The conference issued a call for prayer and fasting in response to the challenges facing the world, including terrorism, poverty, and conflict.
- Celebration of African Anglicanism: The conference celebrated the rich heritage of African Anglicanism and the contributions of African Anglicans to the global church.
- Ecumenical dialogue: The conference engaged in ecumenical dialogue with representatives from other Christian denominations, including the Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church.
- Closing ceremony: The conference closed with a grand ceremony, featuring music, dance, and a message from the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Some news articles from the conference include:
- "Anglican Communion holds 2018 General Conference in Ibadan" (Vanguard News)
- "Anglican Communion passes resolutions on prayer, human trafficking" (Pulse Nigeria)
- "Anglican Communion elects new Archbishop of Ibadan" (Nigerian Tribune)
- "Anglican Communion debates same-sex marriage at Ibadan conference" (Premium Times)
- "Anglican Communion calls for prayer and fasting in response to global challenges" (Anglican News)
Note: The news articles may not be available online due to copyright restrictions.