Some of our missionaries make news by the work they do. Others find themselves in the middle of newsmaking events around the world. All have stories to tell and experiences to share.

[5/12/2011]  In Qatar, faith communities grow through service of Anglican center
It's early Friday evening in Qatar and the Islamic call to prayer echoes throughout the capital city Doha, but it's not just the Muslim community that is preparing for worship. In a section of Doha, in an expanding development that has come to be known as Church City, thousands of Christian migrant workers worship freely with the blessing of the Qatari authorities

[3/14/2011]  Japan archbishop urges ongoing prayers, commits to providing relief and restoration
As Japanese officials estimate that the death toll could far exceed 10,000 after an 8.9-magnitude earthquake and resulting tsunami devastated parts of the country's northeast coast on March 11, Anglican Archbishop Nathaniel Uematsu underscored the importance of prayer and said that he is working to establish a structure to respond to the disaster.

[3/3/2011]  Missionaries bring, receive gifts as South Sudan grows into independence
Throughout several decades of civil war, the Episcopal Church in Sudan kept 2,000 schools open, mostly under trees – a testament to its commitment to educating its people. Today, with four million members, the Episcopal Church of Sudan accounts for almost half of the south's population

[2/23/2011]  Water and justice
The Ecumenical Water Network (EWN), based at the World Council of Churches, works on issues of water and water scarcity through raising the awareness of churches, collaborating with church-related organizations and promoting ecumenical responses to these issues

[2/16/2011]  Episcopal mission partner returns to Egypt with hopes for a balanced democracy
Five days after the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak and with Egypt entering a period of political transition, the Rev. Paul-Gordon Chandler is returning to his home and faith community in the Maadi district of Cairo after a brief time away from the country at the Episcopal Church's request