Supporting cooperation and understanding shared priorities

Listening to the Communion

The Anglican Communion Office listens to member churches to discern matters of common concern and enable cooperative work across the globe. By understanding the joys and challenges faced by Anglicans worldwide, we can better connect, support, and strengthen our shared life and mission together.

Supporting the Instruments

Serving the Instruments of the Anglican Communion is one of the major ways that the ACO listens to the communion and discerns matters of common concern. The Instruments are The Anglican Consultative Council, The Archbishop of Canterbury, The Primates’ Meeting and The Lambeth Conference.

PROVINCIAL VISITS

The Secretary General and other members of the ACO staff visit or collaborate with Provincial Offices around the world.

ADVOCACY

Anglican advocacy work seeks to reflect issues and priorities in global forums and actively works for a more just and hopeful world.

DIALOGUE

The ACO facilitates several dialogues that aid Anglicans speak to one another and deepen mutual understanding.

TEAM LIFE – SERVING THE COMMUNION

A Dedicated Team

The Anglican Communion Office is the permanent secretariat of the Anglican Communion, based at St Andrew’s House in London. The staff team work to connect, convene, and serve the member churches of the Communion. They are supported by the Secretary General and Deputy Secretary General, along with the Chair and Vice Chairs of the Anglican Consultative Council. From facilitating inter-church dialogues and global advocacy to providing resources for ministry development, the ACO’s work enables Anglicans worldwide to collaborate on mission and deepen their shared faith.

Meet the full team

Sharing Anglican voices

Anglican News

Sharing stories about Anglican life
The Anglican News service shares important news, statements and stories from around the world. From updates about mission and outreach initiatives, new resources, or statements about issues impacting public life, you can learn more about how Anglicans are serving community life.
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Encouraging Mission and Church Life

Championing Anglican Networks.
There are several Anglican Networks actively involved in key areas of mission and church outreach. From health, family work, schools, church planting, peace and justice, or environmental campaigning, there are numerous ways to get involved in mission.
Discover Anglican Networks

Converstions that build Christian Unity

Strengthening shared life
The ACO convenes conversations that serve both Anglican unity and our commitment to wider Christian unity. This includes stewarding ecumenical dialogues and supporting inter-Anglican work on faith, order, and polity, such as the landmark Nairobi-Cairo Proposals.
Read about Unity, Faith and Order

Be part of the global Anglican community

The Anglican Communion is a global family of over 42 member churches, united by faith and a shared heritage.

From provincial partnerships and diocesan companion links to global networks and commissions, there are many ways to connect with fellow Anglicans. Explore the Anglican member churches and discover how communities are walking together in mission and ministry around the world.