The International Anglican Family Network invites all to join in celebrating International Day of Families, with online events on 14 and 15 May 2026 (click on links to register):

14 May 2026   

Webinars on Families and Mental Health (at 0800 and 1800 UK time)—bringing together voices from across the Anglican Communion to explore family life and mental health and well-being, and discover how faith unites across cultures and continents

15 May 2026 (International Day of Families)  

Time of Prayer (1100 UK time)—joining from across the Communion in prayer for families’ health and wellbeing

IFAN has also issued a call to send in prayers for families, to be compiled in a booklet of prayer for families around the Communion. Please send prayers for families’ mental health and well-being by 7 May 2026 to be ready for the Time of Prayer, or 30 May 2026 for later use.

Details of these events are kindly shared by Diocesan Mothers’ Union president the Reverend Christine Mbona, whom Archbishop Hosam has nominated to serve as IFAN Provincial Champion.

IFAN has also issued a call to send in prayers for families, to be compiled in a booklet of prayer for families around the Communion. Please send prayers for families’ mental health and wellbeing to mothers.union@cypgulf.org by 7 May 2026 to be ready for the Time of Prayer, or 30 May 2026 for later use.