Since 1980, over 30,000 Christians have been killed in Plateau State in Nigeria alone. Last weekend millions of Christians in northern Nigeria were unable to conduct worship services due to violence. Archbishop Ben Kwashi told audiences in the US that Christians in Nigeria "are living on the wings of prayer" of Christian brothers and sisters here and elsewhere . . .

"The United States Supreme Court issued what is perhaps its most significant religious freedom decision yet in this century, strongly upholding the religious hiring rights of religious organizations. . . . the unanimity of the decision and its discussion of factors to consider will likely have a substantial impact on how trial and appellate courts approach similar cases . . .

As announced this past fall, CANA Council is joining forces with the Anglican1000 Summit on church planting. Keynote speakers include Mike Breen+ (former rector of the largest parish in the Church of England) and highly regarded New Testament scholar Dr. Scott McKnight. Join us March 5-8 at Christ Church in Plano, Texas . . .

Bishop Martyn Minns's pastoral note . . .

Please pray for these 7 CANA/DoMA congregations in Virginia in light of Tuesday's court ruling: Apostles in Fairfax, Truro in Fairfax, The Falls Church in Falls Church, St. Paul's in Haymarket, St. Stephen's in Heathsville, Epiphany in Herndon, and St. Margaret's in Woodbridge . . .