“Given the present state of the Anglican Communion it is the special collegial responsibility of the bishop to be at prayer for and with fellow colleagues.” – The Lambeth Reader, commissioned by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
The Pope worries that the Church of England, which for centuries has prided itself on being both catholic and reformed, could mutate into hardline Protestantism. – Paul Vallely
The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) yesterday threatened to impose “serious sanctions” on any Nigerian bishop who attends the forthcoming Lambeth Conference in London. Registrar of the church, Mr. Abraham Yisa, issued the warning following reports that a Nigerian bishop had broken ranks and would attend the conference opening in London tomorrow.
Dr. Williams acknowledges that Christian belief in the Trinity is “difficult, sometimes offensive, to Muslims” but has said “I believe that for the sake of open and careful dialogue it is important to try and clarify what we do and what we do not mean by it”. – Press release
Visitors who read Peter Carey’s essay on Daily Episcopalian yesterday, in which he suggested that the bishops at the Lambeth Conference play some soccer, may be intrigued by a segment from BBC Radio 4’s Today program, in which Giles Fraser raises the possibility of paint ball.
My own day was less hectic than any since my arrival on Saturday morning. Ruth Gledhill of the Times was kind enough to come to Giles Fraser’s church, chat with Giles and me, and then drive me to Giles’ house. I picked up my bags and hopped back in Ruth’s car for the drive to my hotel. I realize that the notion that Ruth and I would speak kindly to (and of) one another may surprise some readers, but …
The Lambeth Conference opens today. We have a special treat in store brought to you by our Art Blog editor, Mel Ahlborn. For the duration
Constantine saw trouble brewing. The faith that he hoped would help cement the embattled empire was threatening to cause further rifts. Taking matters into his own hands, he called a meeting of bishops to the city of Nicaea in the year 325.
Prayer for the Lambeth Conference, for the ACC, for the Primates, for the Congress, is increasingly needed, that in our talking together we are at the same time listening to God. I have been convinced, however, more so in recent months, that it is not enough. In particular, it was the passage we had for the epistle that has shaped my thinking.