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)
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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