The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Rowan Williams spoke today the Anglican Consultative Council (ACC) meeting of his hopes for the forthcoming conference. He said that he was concerned that the gathering will help bishops be "better equipped for mission" and to focus on "training and devleopment" for the participants.
28 June 2005
In a close vote (33 for, 28 against) on the make-up of the Anglican Consultative Council, members decided not to make any changes to present arrangements.
17 September 1999
As your Presiding Bishop and Chief Pastor I write you as the Lambeth Conference of Anglican bishops has just concluded in Canterbury, England
14 August 1998
Setting out, leaving home, letting go of the safe, the familiar, the predictable, relinquishing fondly held opinions and presuppositions, is part of the excruciating process of being faithful to God's call
09 August 1998
The preacher this morning was concerned about what he was going to say. Now, you may well wonder what I feel at this very moment - with a worn out conference and God and others being told everything under the sun
09 August 1998
With fireworks more joyful than some that erupted during the three-week meeting, the Lambeth Conference concluded Saturday (August 8) with Eucharist and closing celebration.
08 August 1998
Just a few days before the Conference began, two visitors from South Africa came to see me - a little girl aged four and her young mother.
08 August 1998
At the final plenary of Lambeth, a video presentation, panel discussion and address by David Ford, professor of divinity at the University of Cambridge, offered some perspective on the significance of three weeks of meetings, worship, Bible study, debates, garden parties and a cruise on the Thames.
08 August 1998
Diocesan and provincial boundaries are sacrosanct, at least in the mind of the Lambeth Conference
08 August 1998
The Lambeth Conference has set up a check-list to guide Anglicans who are living and working alongside members of other faiths.
08 August 1998