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Church of Uganda’s stand on homosexuality

09. February 2010

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The Church of Uganda associates itself with the concerns expressed in the Anti Homosexuality Bill 2009. However, instead of a completely new Bill, the Church recommends a Bill that amends the Penal Code Act (Cap.120) addressing loopholes, in particular: protecting the vulnerabilities of the boy child;1 proportionality in...

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An Open Letter of Support to Bishop Bob Duncan from Archbishop Henry Orombi of Uganda

29. September 2008

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24th September 2008 The Rt. Rev. Robert Duncan Pittsburgh, PA USA Dear Bishop Duncan, I greet you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, the name above all names, and the One who is the same yesterday, today, and forever. I have very intentionally addressed this letter to you as Bishop Duncan, for, indeed, you are a Bishop. I was...

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Church of Uganda Still a Part of Anglican Communion

19. February 2008

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“The Church of Uganda is not seceding from the Anglican Communion,” said Rev. Canon Aaron Mwesigye, church spokesperson.  “Some press stories have misrepresented our position.”  “The plain fact is that we are simply not attending the Lambeth Conference in July 2008, but we are still very much a part of the Anglican...

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Statement by the Provincial Assembly Standing Committee, Uganda on Lambeth Conference 2008

14. February 2008

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Church of the Province of Uganda Statement by the Provincial Assembly Standing Committee on Lambeth Conference 2008 1.    The Lambeth Conference is a gathering that brings together the Bishops of the Anglican Communion from all 38 Provinces of the Communion at the invitation of the Archbishop of Canterbury.  The...

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Letter of support for ANC from Primates of Central Africa, Kenya, Uganda, West Africa

23. November 2007

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November 22nd, 2007 To our Dear Canadian Brothers and Sisters in Christ. We have heard of the recent decision and willingness of Archbishop Gregory Venables and the Province of the Southern Cone to provide a safe haven and Communion connection for those biblically faithful Canadian Anglicans who wish to be recognized as “in full...

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Archbishop of Uganda on TEC House of Bishops Statement

06. October 2007

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The Episcopal Church USA (TEC) has clarified its commitment to continue on their path to abandon the Biblical and historic faith of Anglicanism.  They, in fact, have decided to walk apart, and we are distressed that they are trying to take the rest of the Anglican Communion with them.  We cannot take seriously a statement from...

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Church of Uganda will uphold Road to Lambeth Statement

30. May 2007

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For Immediate Release 30th May 2007 In response to the recent announcement that the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev. and Rt. Hon. Rowan Williams, has sent out invitations to the 2008 Lambeth Conference of Bishops, the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev. Henry Luke Orombi, made this statement: On 9th December 2006,...

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18th Provincial Assembly of the Church of the Province of Uganda Press Release, 1 September 2006

02. September 2006

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Press Release: 1 September 2006 By Aileen Ngu, Director of Communications, Church of the Province of Uganda The 18th Provincial Assembly of the Church of the Province of Uganda was opened on Wednesday, 30th August 2006 at Uganda Christian University, Mukono by the Rt Hon Prime Minister, Prof Apolo Nsibambi.  He brought greetings...

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