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COVID-19 vaccine

Wednesday March 29

Primates write to Special Session of the World Health Assembly following Primates’ Meeting

The Primates of the Anglican Communion have called on the Special Session of the World Health Assembly to be bold and courageous in its plans for an international agreement and treaty on global health emergency preparedness and response, calling for the need to address and improve both equity in the distribution of vaccines and education to counter vaccine hesitancy around the globe

St John’s Crisis Centre: “It all happens inside the church”

“It all happens inside the church on Hamilton Avenue in Surfers Paradise…People are fed in the church. Emergency relief interviews are held in the church. It’s God’s house, so the church is the best place for people to be cared for. I think Jesus would love the fact that His house is being used to help His people in need every day,” says General Manager of St John’s Crisis Centre, Dianne Kozik

People in the Sri Lankan capital, Colombo

Anglican Church of Ceylon calls for urgent action from UN Human Rights Council

“The Anglican Church of Ceylon is increasingly concerned by the deterioration of human rights in Sri Lanka. They have highlighted the polarisation of institutions and society, the politicisation of the vaccination efforts, the militarisation of politics and other institutions, and government crackdowns on peaceful protestors”

‘Get One, Give One’ fund takes off

Anglican Missions are celebrating the generosity of New Zealanders as they reach beyond their first $80k target set for the ‘Get One Give One’ vaccination funding campaign

Journeying with people during the ongoing COVID-tide

“In the ongoing COVID-19 environment, it would be easy to push ourselves beyond our limits and dismiss our own wellbeing, overcommitting without realising that we are using our personal survival resources at a rapid rate. So how do we effectively pastorally care for others while ensuring our own self-care?” asks The Rev’d Dr Imelda O’Loughlin

Anglicans join other faith leaders in global call for an end to “vaccine nationalism”

Prominent Anglicans from around the world have added their names to an open letter written by faith leaders calling for an end to vaccine nationalism

Simple vaccination message: "Do to others, what you want them to do to you"

During intense global vaccinations to fight COVID-19, churches can play a vital role in guiding people to better health in informing them on vaccine hesitancy and advocating for equity in immunisation, international church leaders told journalists

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Anglicare Southern Queensland's St Martin's aged care residents receive first dose of Pfizer vaccine

Philippe Coquerand Thursday 11 March 2021
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South African religious leaders join campaign to push US government to address global vaccine shortage

World Council of Churches Tuesday 2 February 2021
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Faith-based leaders and organisations have responsibility to advise on moral implications of COVID-19 vaccine distribution decisions

World Council of Churches Saturday 9 January 2021
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St Margaret’s students pledge to support UQ COVID-19 vaccine research

Michelle McDonald Friday 20 March 2020