News - ABM Anglican Board of Mission

Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem calls for urgent prayer

In the face of such overwhelming force, we recall the words of our Lord Jesus Christ: '·Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God" (Matt 5:9).

Mar 1, 2026

Annah, a mother of four and a small scale vegetable farmer from rural Kenya © ADSE. Used with permission.

Water, Work, and Hope in Kenya: Annah’s Story of Resilience

Kenyan farmer Annah boosts harvests and income through village savings and loans, training, and a new sand dam, transforming her family’s livelihood and resilience in drought‑prone Machakos.

Feb 24, 2026

Jacinta Mutua. © ADSE. Used with permission.

From housewife to entrepreneur: Jacinta seizes an opportunity

ADSE’s program in Kenya gives Jacinta the skills, confidence and financial resources to open a small business. Finally, she has a regular income.

Feb 12, 2026

Viccy Harper laying out her vision to help SPMSKI during the SPMS Alumni Association in January 2006.

Viccy Harper’s teaching placement in Balbalasang has captured her heart

Since first arriving in the highlands of Kalinga in 2003, Viccy Harper has become a pillar of support for St. Paul’s Memorial School of Kalinga Inc. (SPMSKI). What began as a teaching placement through the Anglican Board of Mission evolved into a two-decade journey of philanthropy, infrastructure development, and student sponsorship.

Feb 12, 2026

The Rev’d Sarah Gover wearing the stole presented by ABM © supplied.

Stoles create a Communion connection for Australian Ordinands

For many years ABM has gifted a woven stole to ordinands across Australia. The stoles, made by the Igorot people of the Philippines, remind the ordinands of their connection to Anglicans across the Anglican Communion.

Feb 12, 2026

Bishops Donald and Rickson at Leeton Parish with Solomon Islanders who live and work in the Leeton area

Building Bonds of Mutual Friendship and Understanding

The Diocese of Riverina recently hosted the Bishop from the Diocese of Southern Malaita and Sikaiana in the Solomon Islands. They are establishing a covenant relationship to build bonds of mutual friendship and understanding.

Dec 22, 2025

(L-R) Archdeacon Andrew Mintern, Parish Priest and Peter Burke representing the ABM SA Provincial Committee at the launch of the St Peters Glenelg Christmas Tree Festival on Wednesday 3 December 2025

A Love, Hope and Justice Christmas Tree

Images from across ABM and AIDs partners decorated a Christmas tree at St Peter’s Glenelg Christmas Tree Festival, showing how love, hope and justice can grow.

Dec 22, 2025