Today at Lambeth The Bishops will spend today in a plenary session on Reconciliation, before taking part in two Lambeth Calls – the first on Reconciliation, then subsequently the Call on Human Dignity will take place this afternoon. The Plenary session on reconciliation can be streamed live here from 11.35am. On Monday, the Bishops took… Continue reading Lambeth Conference Round-up: Days 6 (1 August)
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Lambeth Weekend Round-up: Days 4-5 (30-31 July)
Over the weekend, the Bishops began the process of discussing the Lambeth Calls, and joined Bishops and Spouses from across the Anglican Communion for the Conference’s opening act of worship. Bishop John Armes (Edinburgh) wrote movingly of the opening worship, saying: “I shed plenty of tears during the Conference Opening Service on Sunday morning. It was… Continue reading Lambeth Weekend Round-up: Days 4-5 (30-31 July)
A Celebration of the Eucharist for Pentecost 8
The Rev Maggie McTernan, assistant Priest at St Mary’s Cathedral, Glasgow, leads a live streamed Celebration of the Eucharist from the Cathedral.w You can download the order of service here. Rev Maggie is joined by the Very Rev Kelvin Holdsworth, Provost of the Cathedral, who is the preacher. You can join the service from 11am… Continue reading A Celebration of the Eucharist for Pentecost 8
Lambeth Round-up: Day 3 (29 July)
On Day 3 of the Conference, the Bishops and Spouses spent a second day on retreat, the formal photographs were taken, and the Archbishop of Canterbury delivered his first of three keynote speeches. The full text of Archbishop Justin’s first address to the Lambeth Conference can be found online here – and you can watch… Continue reading Lambeth Round-up: Day 3 (29 July)
Lambeth Round-up: Day 2 (28 July)
On Day 2 of the Conference, the Bishops and Spouses spent a day on retreat, studying the bible and preparing for the discussions to come. Bishop Keith Riglin (Argyll & The Isles) reflected on the retreat, adding: “I’m appreciating immensely the privilege to attend, to reflect together, as well as being able to share something… Continue reading Lambeth Round-up: Day 2 (28 July)
Lambeth Round-up: Day One (27 July)
Day One of the Lambeth Conference (27 July) was a welcome day for all attending the conference. Bishop John Armes (Edinburgh) reported “a full day and a very happy one. Loads of very interesting people to meet and fascinating conversations to be had. Mostly, we talk on the move, walking the many paths across this… Continue reading Lambeth Round-up: Day One (27 July)
Lambeth Round-up: Arrivals (26 July)
In advance of the Lambeth Conference, the seven Bishops of the Scottish Episcopal Church arrived in Canterbury. The Call on Human Dignity Amended Following objections being raised against the text of the Call on Human Dignity, which asked bishops to reaffirm the 1998 Lambeth Conference resolution I.10 defining marriage as permissible only between a man… Continue reading Lambeth Round-up: Arrivals (26 July)
College welcomes re-think of Human Dignity Call
The College of Bishops has welcomed the revision of the Human Dignity Call at the Lambeth Conference as a basis for discussion, after criticism of the draft text prompted a re-think. The original wording, published last week, asked bishops to reaffirm the 1998 Lambeth Conference resolution I.10 defining marriage as permissible only between a man… Continue reading College welcomes re-think of Human Dignity Call
Changes to be introduced after upset over Calls
A statement from the Lambeth Conference on Monday night announced that bishops will now be given a third option for responding to the Lambeth Calls when they are discussed during the conference in Canterbury, where attendees are gathering today. Bishops will be able to clearly state their opposition to a particular call, by choosing a… Continue reading Changes to be introduced after upset over Calls
Prayers for the College of Bishops ahead of the Lambeth Conference
As the Bishops of the Scottish Episcopal Church make their way to Canterbury for the 2022 meeting of the Lambeth Conference we ask that you hold them in prayer. The Lambeth Conference is a gathering of bishops from across the Anglican Communion for prayer and reflection, fellowship and dialogue on church and world affairs. Normally… Continue reading Prayers for the College of Bishops ahead of the Lambeth Conference