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.
Bishop Alan blogs while packing his toothbrush and talks about what will be required of the Bishops attending Lambeth as they take part in the Indaba groups.
Stephen Bates profiles Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams on the eve of the Lambeth Conference. As he prepares to welcome the bishops of the worldwide
Riazat Butt of the Guardian outlines a few of the bishops who are not coming to Lambeth and why. Meanwhile, at least one Nigerian bishop and one Kenyan bishop have defied their archbishops and are going to Lambeth anyway. In other news, Greg Venables, primate of the Southern Cone has revealed that Bishop John-David Schofield will not be attending.
While there has been a great deal of attention about the importance of faith to the 2008 Presidential election, there has been less attention paid to the fact that “faith friendly” Democrats look to gain some seats in Congress this fall.