Bishops' Conversations:
August 2021
In this film some bishops share what it means to Proclaim Good News in their setting.
With thanks to our contributors:
Bishop Mary Irwin Gibson, Diocese of Montreal, Canada; Bishop Pradeep Samantaroy, Diocese of Amritsar, North India; Archbishop Kay Goldsworthy, Perth, Australia; Archbishop Samy Fawzy Shehata, Archbishop of the Episcopal / Anglican Province of Alexandria and Diocesan Bishop of Egypt; Samson Ram, Former Diocesan Youth Secretary and President, Amritsar, North India.
Setting the scene
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
Summary of August's Bishop's Conversations
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
Interviews with Bishops
who took part
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
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
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
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