Anglican women pledge solidarity at UN meeting
Apr 1, 2007

A group of Anglican women have reiterated their commitment “to remaining always ‘in communion’ with and for one another” amid deep divisions over sexuality in the Anglican Communion.

“We remain resolute in our solidarity with one another and in our commitment, above all else, to pursue and fulfill God’s mission in all we say and do,” said the women, who attended the 51st session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, in a statement. “The sisterhood of suffering is at the heart of our theology and our commitment to transforming the whole world through pace with justice. Rebuilding and reconciling the world is central to our faith.”

The Anglican delegation of about 80 women and girls was the largest non-governmental representation at the UN session, which took place Feb. 26 to Mar. 9. The annual assembly of women from around the world advocates for gender equality and the empowerment of women, reported the Episcopal News Service (ENS). the rest