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The Archbishop of Canterbury announces a call to prayer for the Lambeth Conference The fifteenth Lambeth Conference will meet on 26 July – 8th August in Canterbury. As the conference draws closer, the Archbishop of Canterbury has shared a call to prayer with the conference delegates and their wider church communities. The call to prayer invites people to devote a day to prayer on Trinity Sunday – 12th June and
Emails are being sent this week to conference delegates inviting them to make travel plans and/or visa applications to attend the event. It’s important there is enough time ahead of the event for flights to be booked and visa applications to be processed. The Lambeth Conference team is responsible for booking flights for bursary-funded bishops and spouses, as well as coach transfers from London airports to the conference venue on
The Hospitality Programme (The Big Hello) for the Lambeth Conference will be replaced by a new welcome programme held in Canterbury A decision has been taken to discontinue plans to run the official hospitality programme (also known as the Big Hello) for the Lambeth Conference in its current form. Instead, a new approach to providing a ‘Welcome to Canterbury’ programme for all Anglican bishops, will be held at The
The Archbishop of Canterbury has shared a message looking ahead to the Lambeth Conference in 2022. The filmed message was recorded at Lambeth Palace and addresses the conference community of bishops and spouses attending the conference. In the message, The Archbishop of Canterbury covers a few themes, including his hopeful anticipation for the conference and the focus of the event in discussing what it means to be ‘God’s Church for
Bishops of the Anglican Communion are being invited to take part in a new series of Bishops’ discussions in 2022, as part of the journey to the Lambeth Conference. ‘Ministry in a Conflicted World’ will run online in February, March and April 2022, and consider formational habits that can shape leadership and ministry in a complex world. “The Lambeth Conference theme is all about exploring what it means to be
The bishop of one of Kenya’s newest dioceses, the Rt Revd Paul Korir, is passionate about leading the churches in his area into new forms of mission. Established in January 2016, the new Diocese of Kapsabet, in the western part of Kenya, has been focusing on reaching young people and helping the next generation understand the word of God. Bishop of Kapsabet talked to the Lambeth Conference team about leadership
Sharing God’s love and being a visible presence of God in her community is at the heart of leadership and ministry for the newly appointed Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Revd Guli Francis-Dehqani. Born in Iran, Bishop Guli’s family left the country in the wake of the Iranian Revolution in 1980, when she was 13 years old, and to date she has been unable to return. She is now a
The Bishop of Dallas, in the USA, has been leading the Texan Episcopalian diocese for the past seven years. He spoke to the Lambeth Conference team about leadership, global challenges and his hopes for the Anglican Communion. The Rt Revd George Sumner was a member of the Lambeth Design Group, so has been closely involved in shaping next year’s Lambeth Conference. “The Lambeth Design Group was a real cross section
African bishop, the Rt Revd Cleophas Lunga, wants the Church to step up its activity by putting its teaching into practice by living in harmony with each other and with nature. Bishop Cleophas, is the Anglican Bishop of Matabeleland in Zimbabwe, a diocese in the western part of the country, bordering Zambia, South Africa, and Mozambique. He talked about his focus as a leader and his hopes for the future
A Church of England bishop in the UK says the Anglican Communion can be a real force for greater equality and unity in a desperately unequal world full of disagreement. The Bishop of Manchester, the Rt Revd David Walker, heads up the Church of England in a large conurbation in the north of England. He spoke to the Lambeth Conference team about leadership and how the Anglican Communion can have
Bishops from the 61 dioceses of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan have hosted a programme of in Province Lambeth Conference Bishops Conversations during November, ahead of their General Synod meeting in Juba. Around seventy bishops took part The meetings were held to coincide with the wider series of Bishops’ Conversations, that have been happening online as part of the ‘listening phase’ of the Lambeth Conference, ahead of next year’s
An expert and adviser on environment and climate change for churches in Africa believes bishops and churches must take the lead on tackling climate change by positive action. Nicholas Pande is the Project Officer for the Council of Anglican Provinces in Africa, based in Nairobi, Kenya. His remit includes food security, disaster resilience and response, health, environmental conservation and climate change adaptation. He talked to the Lambeth Conference team about
The plight of the next generation is the biggest concern for Fijian-born bishop Henry Bull who is praying that the world will listen to the climate concerns of young people. Polynesian Bishop, the Rt Revd Henry Bull, grew up in the remote interior island of Vanua Levu – Fiji’s second island. His faith sprang from an encounter with an evangelist at his grandfather’s logging camp, where he first heard about
The Bishop of the Amazon in South America says communities in her region are suffering the effects of environmental abuse, as their territories and homes are swept away by increased deforestation and fires. The Rt Revd Marinez Bassotto is the Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of the Amazon which is part of the Anglican Episcopal Church of Brazil. The diocese covers five states in the northern part of Brazil within
A Summary of the Bishops Conversations from October On the 5 and 7th October, the fourth round of Lambeth Conference Bishop’s Conversations took place. The bishops met online via Zoom in groups of around 20 and will continue with their group for the duration of the six-month programme. Exploring what it means to be ‘God’s church for God’s World’, the Bishops’ Conversations involve prayer and bible study, and aim
A former ecologist, who is now the Bishop of Norwich, in England, is passionate about caring for creation. The Rt Revd Graham Usher, who also leads the Church of England’s environmental programme, has a special interest in forestry and has written a book about the spirituality of landscapes. He explained why he believes caring for God’s creation is a fundamental part of Christian discipleship. “I believe that creation care is
An environmental coordinator for Southern Africa is calling on bishops to lead by example and take action to change the spiritual DNA of the church into caring for creation. The Revd Rachel Mash is the Environmental Coordinator for Green Anglicans, which is the environmental network of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa, including South Africa, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia, Angola and Mozambique. She talked to the Lambeth Conference Team about why
A Māori bishop from New Zealand, the Rt Revd Te Kītohi Pikaahu, says the world can learn from indigenous people about how to care for the world and ways to tackle climate change. Bishop Te Kītohi Pikaahu is the Bishop of Te Tai Tokerau and the faith leader to Mihingare (Māori Anglicans) in Northland and Auckland, New Zealand. He has served as a priest for more than 33 years, and
“You can help the church to create a better future” In the lead up to COP26, young Anglicans bring a message of hope on environmental care to the Lambeth Conference bishops Young people from the Anglican Communion have shared a message of hope about how bishops can play an important role in helping churches respond to the climate crisis. The young peoples’ messages have been featured in a short film
Nikita Mistry A climate change official for the UK government believes faith groups can play a vital role in inspiring a global response to climate change and driving worldwide action. Nikita Mistry heads up the government’s Civil Society Engagement for the climate change summit, COP 26. Her role is to engage with faith communities in the UK and around the world to help ensure the public, including faith groups, have
The Archbishop of Canterbury shares his hopes and updates on the latest plans for the fifteenth Lambeth Conference. The journey to the Lambeth Conference has started with listening The four-year journey of the 15th Lambeth Conference has begun. During 2021, Bishops from almost every part of the Anglican Communion, have been meeting online to consider how we can truly be ‘God’s Church for God’s world’ in the 21st Century. This
What does it mean to be salt and light look like in your setting? Bishops from around the world share their experiences. On the 5th and 7th October, the fourth round of Lambeth Conference Bishop’s Conversations will begin. The session focus Called out of darkness into light’. Based on 1 Peter 2: 9-12 bishops will explore ‘Co-creating the kingdom: being salt and light in the world.’ Some bishops from around
Feeding the hungry and tackling injustice in Malaysia From meetings with government ministers to sharing food with the hungry, one bishop in Malaysia says they are sharing God’s love in both words and actions. Father of five, Archbishop Melter Jiki Tais, was installed as the sixth Archbishop and Primate of the Province of the Anglican Church in Southeast Asia last year. He is also the Bishop of the Diocese of
Fresh global inspiration for growing churches Bishop Ric Thorpe is part of the Diocese of London in the Church of England. He’s been a bishop for six years in part of the city called Islington, where his focus has been on seeing new churches develop and become established, both in London and across the country. The Bishop of Islington is passionate about sharing the gospel and about reaching out to
Lights at the end of the tunnel Brazilian theologian and biblical scholar, Paulo Ueti, talks about his threefold vision for Christians being salt and light in today’s world. Paulo, who is based in the Diocese of Brasilia Brazil, works for the Anglican Communion Office in theological education and also works with the Anglican Alliance – the Communion’s development, relief and advocacy agency. “I think we’ve been called to be salt
“Change begins here, with us bishops” Being salt and light comes at a cost and is a critical role for the church, according to the Secretary General of the Anglican Communion. A former Nigerian bishop and Archbishop, Josiah Idowu-Fearon, is the Secretary General of the Anglican Communion. His role, which he has held for the past six years, gives him the opportunity to visit various parts of the Communion gathering
A Summary of the Bishops Conversations from September On the 7 and 9th September, the third round of Lambeth Conference Bishop’s Conversations took place. The bishops met online via Zoom in groups of around 20 and will continue with their group for the duration of the six-month programme. Exploring what it means to be ‘God’s church for God’s World’, the Bishops’ Conversations involve prayer and bible study, and aim to
Making disciples should be the main focus for all Christians, according to the Bishop of West Malaysia, who says he learned about being a disciple-maker from fixing bicycles with his father. The Rt Revd Moon Hing, is the 4th Bishop of the Diocese of West Malaysia, and the former Archbishop of South East Asia. He has been involved in church planting and discipleship for several decades and is now the
New Zealand bishop, Eleanor Sanderson, believes discipleship is essential and explained how the church in her area has been putting it into practice across the generations. The Rt Revd Eleanor Sanderson is a bishop in the Anglican Church of Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia and is an assistant bishop in the Diocese of Wellington. She talked to the Lambeth Conference team about her experience and vision for discipleship. “I think
Archbishop Howard Gregory says he is still searching and growing as a disciple after 20 years as a bishop. The Most Revd Howard Gregory, is the Bishop of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, and Archbishop of the Province of the West Indies. He talked to the Lambeth Conference team about how he believes discipleship is key to reaching the next generation. Having lost both his parents by the time he
What does discipleship look like in your setting? Bishops from around the world share their experiences. On the 7th and 9th September, the third round of Lambeth Conference Bishop’s Conversations will begin. The session focus is on being ‘Called to Mutual Love’. Based on 1 Peter 1:22 to 2:5 bishops will explore what discipleship looks like in their setting. Some bishops from around the world have shared some of
Changing the culture of the church towards discipleship The Bishop of Northern Argentina says he’d like to see the culture of the Anglican Church changed so that discipleship is part of its DNA. The Rt Revd Nick Drayson is the Bishop of Northern Argentina and the Primate of the Anglican province of South America, which includes Argentina, Boliva, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay. He has exercised most of his ministry in
What does it mean to Proclaim Good News? A summary of last month’s reflections from Bishops’ Conversations – August sessions. On the 3rd and 5th August, the second round of Lambeth Conference Bishop’s Conversations took place. The bishops met online via Zoom in groups of around 20 and will continue with their group for the duration of the six-month programme. Exploring what it means to be ‘God’s church for
The Archbishop of Perth in Western Australia, says the Church is facing huge challenges in reaching young people with the good news, but there are stories of hope springing up among their communities. The Most Revd Kay Goldsworthy, was the first woman to be ordained to the episcopate in Australia in 2008. Now heading up the metropolitan Diocese of Perth on the far west of Australia, she oversees some 105
Churches take to the rooftops in Northern India The Bishop of Amritsar in the Church of North India explains how when churches were closed, the diocese moved their services onto the rooftops of cities and villages to continue worshipping and sharing the gospel in the Covid-19 era. Bishop Pradeep Samantaroy, who likes to be known as Bishop Bunu, oversees churches across the three Indian states of Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and
The newly appointed Archbishop of Alexandria and Bishop of the Diocese of Egypt says one of the secrets of growing churches in a multi faith context is through education and making the church open and welcome for all. The Most Revd Samy Fawzy, who was inaugurated into his new role at All Saints’ Cathedral in Cairo last month (June), is the first Archbishop of the new Anglican Province of Alexandria,
What does it mean to Proclaim Good News in your setting? Bishops from around the world share their experiences. On the 3rd and 5th August, the second round of Lambeth Conference Bishop’s Conversations will begin. Meeting online, in groups of around 20 bishops from different provinces, the sessions incorporate time for prayer, Bible study and discussion. The second session is called ‘Called to Hope and Holiness’ and will focus on
The Bishop of Montreal in Canada says the pandemic has shown the church new ways of working and opened people’s eyes to those in need right outside their doors. The Rt Revd Mary Gibson has been the Bishop of the Diocese of Montreal for six years, after being ordained as a deacon in the diocese in 1981. She said, “Montreal, is a gathering place for many and has been for
On the 6th and 8th July, the first round of Lambeth Conference Bishop’s Conversations took place. The bishops met online via Zoom in groups of around 20 and will continue with their group for the duration of the six-month programme. Exploring what it means to be ‘God’s church for God’s World’, the conversations involve prayer and bible study, and aim to help bishops listen and learn from one another’s ministry
Lambeth Conference Bishops’ Conversations began this week (6th and 8th July 2021).Around 500 bishops from around the Anglican Communion have registered to take part in these important discussions – that form part of the ‘listening phase’ of the conference. The full event is due to meet in the British summer of 2022.The first session was called ‘Called Together’ and focused on ‘Gathering’. Bishops studied a passage from 1 Peter and
On the 6th and 8th July, the first round of Lambeth Conference Bishop’s Conversations will begin. Meeting online, the sessions are going to be part of the ‘listening phase’, that leads up to the face-to-face event being planned for the summer of 2022. The first session is called ‘Called Together’ and will focus on ‘Gathering’. Bishops will meet via Zoom, in groups of around 20 – and will continue with
Archbishop Thabo Makgoba’s message of encouragement for Bishops’ Conversations Next month (July 2021), a series of online Bishops’ Conversations will begin, as part of the journey to the Lambeth Conference. The sessions are open to all Anglican Bishops and will start exploring the conference theme of what it means to be ‘God’s Church for God’s World.’ The meetings are being designed and planned by the Lambeth Conference Working Group, Chaired
The Lambeth Conference Company has set up a small technology and travel bursary fund to support participation in Bishops’ Conversations Please click here to download an information sheet Virtual meeting platforms like Zoom have seen a greater rate of adoption in the Anglican Communion than before pre-pandemic times, creating more opportunities for fellowship and connection. In July 2021, a series of virtual/online Bishops’ Conversations are being planned by the Lambeth
A series of virtual Bishops’ Conversations will run in 2021 – in preparation for the Lambeth Conference in 2022 The Lambeth Conference is being planned for the summer of 2022. In 2021, in preparation for the event, a series of pre-conference virtual meetings will be available for Anglican Bishops. Starting in July 2021, ‘Bishops’ Conversations’ will invite Anglican Bishops to meet with one another online, to start exploring the theme
1 Peter – Tuning in The book of 1 Peter has been chosen as the biblical focus for the Lambeth Conference, to help us explore what it means to be ‘God’s Church for God’s World’. Over the next 6 weeks, our weekly 1 Peter email series, will share reflections from the official conference commentary and video resources to help you tune in to 1 Peter. We’ll think about how Peter’s
As a new year begins, The Archbishop of Canterbury has launched a Lambeth Conference prayer journey that shares ‘prayers of hope for the world’.At a time where the world still faces the challenge of COVID-19 - alongside ongoing issues like climate crisis, poverty and economic injustice, conflict and inequality - the prayer journey invites Christians around the world to join in praying for world issues.The prayer journey features a wide
The Archbishop of Canterbury has announced revised dates for the 15th Lambeth Conference. Hosted in Canterbury, Kent, the face-to-face conference will be planned for the 26th July – 8th August 2022 (with the official conference ending on the 7 August and departures on the 8th August). The conference has been rescheduled from the original 2020 dates due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The conference organisers will continue to
A special initiative called “Together in Unity” has been launched by the Archbishop of Canterbury today in response to the COVID-19 crisis. [thrive_link color=’light’ link=’https://www.archbishopofcanterbury.org/appeal’ target=’_blank’ size=’medium’ align=’full’]Please click here for more information[/thrive_link] The Archbishop has shared a pastoral message to bishops and spouses of the worldwide Anglican Communion about the impact of COVID-19, encouraging Anglican dioceses and parishes to support one another during this difficult time. The video has
The Archbishop of Canterbury has sent a message encouragement to “walk together and be good news” to the bishops and spouses of the Anglican Communion today – in the month that would have seen the fifteenth Lambeth Conference hosted in Canterbury. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this decennial meeting of Anglican bishops and spouses had been rescheduled to the British summer of 2022. Since then – after ongoing monitoring of
The book of 1 Peter is the Biblical focus for this summer’s meeting of bishops and spouses at the Lambeth conference. To support this focus, a new commentary has just been published on 1 Peter. It’s been written as a result of the work of the St Augustine Seminar – an international group of 35 New Testament scholars from Anglican and other churches around world. The St Augustine Seminar was
When some 600 bishops and their spouses fly into the UK this summer they will receive a warm welcome from the moment they land, thanks to a team of Anglican airport chaplains who will be there to greet them. Airport chaplains, Jean Hurlston and Bill Raines both based at Manchester Airport will be among those lining up a special welcome for their international Anglican visitors this July. Jean Hurlston has
Forgiveness and reconciliation are issues that every member of the Anglican church needs to wrestle with, according to the new leader of the Church of Canada, Archbishop Linda Nicholls. And she believes the Lambeth Conference can play a role in tackling these issues on a global stage. Linda Nicholls was elected last summer as the Primate of the Church of Canada, taking over from Archbishop Fred Hiltz. She became the
January’s Primates’ Meeting in Jordan brought together Primates, Presiding Bishops and Moderators from the Anglican Communion for discussion, reflection and prayer. The agenda included an update on the development of the Lambeth Conference programme, chaired by Design Group Chair, Archbishop Thabo Makgoba of Cape Town. The Lambeth Conference is a once-a-decade event for bishops and spouses from the Anglican Communion. It is convened by The Archbishop of Canterbury. Held in
The leaders of 36 of the Anglican Communion’s 40 member churches will gather in the Middle East this week for what has been described as “a very strategic meeting.” The chief pastors of the Communion – the senior archbishops, moderators and presiding bishops of the Anglican provinces – will meet from Monday 13 January to Wednesday 15 January in formal session. A preliminary meeting will be held on Sunday 12
People wishing to join the Prayer Journey for the Lambeth Conference can access a seasonal Prayer Diary. The journey also invites people to send in prayers, which will be displayed on a prayer wall to encourage those attending the conference. Some of these will also be featured on the Lambeth Conference web site between now and the event. Get your copy of the Prayer Diary and sign up to the
As part of getting ready for the Lambeth Conference in 2020, a new initiative called ‘The Big Hello’ has been launched this week. ‘The Big Hello’ is part of the conference’s large hospitality programme that will see dioceses and churches in England, Wales and Scotland hosting guests for up to a week in advance of the event. It is open to every active bishop and spouse invited to the Lambeth
The Lambeth Conference Design Group have launched a prayer journey for the fifteenth Lambeth Conference. The prayer journey was launched with members of the Community of Saint Anselm. The Community of Saint Anselm is an Anglican religious order of young people, devoted to prayer, study and service to the poor. It is based at Lambeth Palace in London, the home of the Archbishop of Canterbury. The Design Group called for
In 1948, nine-year-old Sally Gainsborough sailed with her parents from South Africa, who were attending the Lambeth Conference. Now eighty, she shares her story about her memories of travelling to the eighth Lambeth Conference and what life was like for her parents in the Anglican Communion during the post war era. Moving to South Africa – 1927 My parents, John and Philippa Hunter, left for South Africa in 1927, very
Rebecca Cottrell is a Learning Support Assistant and ceramics artist. She is married to Stephen who is Bishop of Chelmsford. Rebecca will be attending the Lambeth Conference 2020 where using art and creativity will be an important part of the joint programme at the event. Rebecca shares more about the importance of art and creativity and her hopes for the Lambeth Conference 2020. How would you describe your vocation and
Anglican Primates, bishops, clergy and laity from provinces in East Asia today heard the Archbishop of Canterbury give a powerful vision for the ministry of the Anglican Communion. Archbishop Justin Welby made the comments during an address at the triennial Full Assembly meeting of the Council of the Church in East Asia (CCEA), which is taking place in Kota Kinabalu in Sabah, East Malaysia. In his address, Archbishop Justin spoke
In a recent filmed conversation at Lambeth Palace, Caroline Welby, Comfort Idowu-Fearon and Jane Poggo – all spouses of Archbishops and bishops – shared their reflections about both the opportunities and challenges that some bishops’ spouses experience in the Anglican Communion. They also expressed their hopes that the Lambeth Conference in 2020 will enable people to share their stories and learn from one another. The Lambeth Conference is convened by
Eamonn Mullally lives in London, near to St Paul’s Cathedral. His full time vocation sees him working as an IT and Enterprise Architect. Married to Sarah Mullally – the Bishop of London – Eamonn will be attending the 2020 Lambeth Conference and is involved in some of the conference planning. In this interview he shares his hopes for the event and what being married to a bishop entails. How would
Robert S. Heaney is an Anglican scholar-priest ordained in the Church of Ireland. He has experience serving the church and academy internationally including long and short-term ministry in Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America. Robert Heaney is also one of the members of the Lambeth Conference Design Group – a team advising and shaping the programme for the 2020 Lambeth Conference. Robert shares thoughts on the Anglican Communion and hopes
On the 21st September, it’s International Day of Peace – a day that’s observed around the world. Established in 1981 by a unanimous United Nations resolution, Peace Day provides a globally shared date for all humanity to commit to peace above all differences and to contribute to building a Culture of Peace. The Lambeth Conference in 2022 will be a 102 years on from the influential Lambeth Conference of 1920.
In a video for a recent Anglican environmental conference, the Archbishop of Canterbury gave a compelling message about the importance of the Church responding to climate change. In the video, the Archbishop says that climate change will be ‘a central part’ of conversations the Lambeth Conference in 2020. It’s one of numerous topics of global concern that will be explored at next year’s Lambeth Conference of Anglican bishops in Canterbury.
The latest news update for the Lambeth Conference is now out. Translated versions are also available in French, Portuguese and Spanish. You can download the newsletter here: August – September update – English On film Hear from members of the Design Group about their hopes for the Lambeth Conference 2020. The Most Revd Dr.Thabo Makgoba (Archbishop and Metropolitan of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa and Chair of the Lambeth
This 23rd July will mark the ‘one year to go’ moment until over 1000 bishops and spouses from around the Anglican Communion will join together for the 15th Lambeth Conference. Running from 23rd July – 2 August 2020 (guests arrive on the 22nd) and Convened by The Archbishop of Canterbury, the conference invites participants from over 165 countries and shapes the future direction of the Anglican Communion for the next
A summary of recent news and official information about The Lambeth Conference has been released today. The update outlines latest announcements and news coverage from recent weeks, including: Primates in push to encourage all bishops to attend the 2020 Lambeth Conference – featured on the ACNS. Archbishop Thabo Makgoba of Cape Town says ‘Bishops need to be around the table’ – in The Church Times. ‘The Lambeth We Want’ –
Over a thousand bishops and their spouses have so far registered to take part in The Lambeth Conference 2020. The Archbishop of Canterbury, who convenes this significant event around every ten years, invites participants across 40 Anglican Communion provinces and five Extra Provincial areas. The Lambeth Conference Company – the team organising the event in collaboration with Lambeth Palace and the Anglican Communion Office – announced today that registrations include
Designing the 2020 Lambeth Conference of Anglican Bishops Planning for the 15th Lambeth Conference is gathering pace, as global representatives from the Anglican Communion met 4-7 June for the latest Design Group meeting of this significant event. Chaired by the Archbishop of Cape Town, the Most Reverend Thabo Makgoba, the Design Group shapes the programme of the Lambeth Conference, in consultation with The Archbishop of Canterbury. Comprised of archbishops, bishops,
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