International Anglican Family Network

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International Anglican Family Network is currently exploring the theological concept of family as the primary place of belonging and how the churches of the Anglican Communion and Christian-based organisations are working to sustain that sense of belonging as part of their mission and outreach. ‘Family’ does not fit with any single understanding or description but, at its best, is a group of people in relationship within which each one is given status, identity and dignity - because ‘we belong’. There are many forces and pressures, personal actions and inactions, which can put us outside of the family because status, identity and even safety are lost. The parable of the Lost Son in Luke’s Gospel gives us a model of the family as a reconciling community, where reconciliation is possible because forgiveness, love, and inner grace are present. IAFN’s latest newsletters gather stories from around the Communion that show how the Church can support families wherever there is estrangement and the need to belong once more.

30/09/2026

The Mothers' Union Worldwide Gathering has started in Durban, South Africa celebrating 150 years of the Mothers' Union.

Does your church discuss healthy masculinity?
25/09/2026

Does your church discuss healthy masculinity?

23/09/2026

What does it look like to be a Christian man in today's world?

Planning for the 16 Days of Activism?
21/08/2026

Planning for the 16 Days of Activism?

Believed. Protected. Heard.
Not the exception – the standard.

That's the demand behind this year's of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, launching 25 November. , we're fighting to:

🟠 Ensure justice.
🟠 Protect survivors.
🟠 End impunity.

25 November – 10 December

Learn more: http://unwo.men/UYyV50ZBtPN

Great to see this recognition
18/08/2026

Great to see this recognition

The Revd Domnic Misolo, an Anglican priest from Kenya and gender equality advocate, is set to join the Gender Working Group of the Multi-Faith Advisory Council.

The group brings together faith voices working to empower women and girls, challenge patriarchal norms and advance gender equality. It supports the United Nations Inter-Agency Task Force on Religion and Sustainable Development.

As founding director of the Institute for Faith and Gender Empowerment, the Domnic works with men and faith actors to promote biblical equality and positive masculinity and to prevent domestic abuse and gender-based violence.

He said: ‘By fostering dialogue and mutual respect, faith actors can help uplift gender equality as a shared moral responsibility.’

Read more about his new role: https://bit.ly/4gGU63p


The Anglican Church of Kenya

A place at the table for everyone - reimagining power
14/08/2026

A place at the table for everyone - reimagining power

Important work on men and concepts of masculinities in our cultures
09/08/2026

Important work on men and concepts of masculinities in our cultures

‘Thank you for being here and I'm sorry for my sexism’
This past week in Brasilia, 22 men from across the Anglican Church of Brazil (IEAB) met to discuss and reflect on the issue of men and masculinities. It's an important topic, especially in Brazil there is a machismo culture.
The men who gathered appreciated the time to reflect with one another, with some saying that they had changed by the end of the week.
One participant said, "When I arrived and saw a woman facilitating I thought 'what has a woman got to say to me about being a man?' It was a machismo response, but going through the week and the methodology used and participatory exercises and information has made me reflect that I was sexist. I have changed during this week. Thank you for being here and I'm sorry for my sexism''
The gathering was convened by the Anglican Alliance and led by Mandy Marshall, the Anglican Alliance’s senior adviser for gender justice. We are grateful to Christian Aid, whose support made this gathering possible.

Christian Aid USPG

Why gender equality is good for everyone - Michael Kimmel
31/07/2026

Why gender equality is good for everyone - Michael Kimmel

Yes, we all know it’s the right thing to do. But Michael Kimmel mak...

It's important to advocate for the inclusion of faith in government strategies as people of faith are often the first pl...
02/07/2026

It's important to advocate for the inclusion of faith in government strategies as people of faith are often the first places people disclose abuse. How is your church prepared?

An announcement from the Anglican Alliance
17/06/2026

An announcement from the Anglican Alliance

We are delighted to welcome Mandy Marshall back to the Anglican Alliance as Senior Advisor on Gender Justice.

Mandy brings deep experience, wisdom and commitment to this vital area of our shared mission: advancing gender justice, challenging gender-based violence, and helping churches and communities to reimagine power in ways that uphold dignity, safety and flourishing.

This work matters now more than ever. Recent research from the Joint Learning Initiative on Faith and Local Communities reminds us that shrinking civic space and gender injustice are deeply connected. As the report says: “The ground we stand on is contested, but it is not lost.”

For the Anglican Alliance, Gender Justice is central to sustainable development, advocacy, discipleship and the Church’s witness in the world. In this new role, Mandy will help strengthen our work alongside Mothers' Union and other Anglican partners, supporting learning, collaboration and practical action across the Communion.
We are grateful for Mandy’s continued leadership and invite friends, partners and supporters to stand with us as we push forward this vital work.

You can support the Anglican Alliance's Gender Justice work here: https://justgiving.com/campaign/gender-justice-anglican-alliance



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