The LambethDaily ISSUE No.12 TUESDAY AUGUST 4 1998 OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE 1998 LAMBETH CONFERENCE

TODAY’S KEY EVENTS 7.15am Eucharist Seeing through Roadside robbery 9.30 - 11.00am Morning Prayer and Bible Studies Artist’s passion 11.30 - 12.30 & 3.00 - 4.00pm Spouses’Workshops -Mission & Evangelism (2), -Creative delays bishop 11.30 - 1.00pm Sections for the poor children’s eyes 3.30 - 5.30pm Plenary Session 5.45pm Evening Prayer Page 3 7.30pm Spouses’: Susan Howatch:‘Harassed Heroines and Healing Centres Page 4 Page 4 8.30 pm Market Place: Multicultural Musical Celebration Bishops play a round: Winners take back nine...by one Conference will debate first resolutions today Bishop Ian Brackley (Guildford-Dorking, England) and teammates Jack Cherry, James Crossley and David Wykes were winners at Canterbury Golf Club on Sunday, scoring 86 points-including 42 on the Bid to set up commission back nine. Countbacks beset Bishop Gethin Hughes (San Diego, US) and teammates, who also scored 86, but with 41 on back nine, and Bishop Neville Chamberlain (Brechin, Scotland) and teammates, Photos: Anglican World/Harriet Long on ecumenical relations who scored 86 as well, with 40 on the back nine. The Archbishop of Canterbury conferred awards, including top honours to the winning team, which was sponsored by the Kent Messenger newspaper. by Allan Reeder in the week ahead with depth and ON THE GREEN: Bishop Benjamin Mangar Mamur (Yirol, Sudan) prepares to putt as Bishop Gethin alls for a new international sensitivity.“It’s easy to go for shal- Hughes (San Diego, US), right, and Bishop Michael Hough (Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea) stand by. CAnglican commission on ecu- low stories of various disagree- menical relations will be among the ments,” he said. first issues up for debate today as He also stressed that the Confer- the bishops move into the business ence is not fundamentally a legisla- end of the Conference. tive assembly,and that the draft res- After two weeks of key address- olutions are subject to change. es from leading experts and closed- “They are not carved in stone; they door group work, the bishops are in plasticine,” he said. begin a week of intense public ple- Most of the 108 draft resolutions nary or business sessions in which to be put to the Conference will they will debate the proposed reso- not be debated, the chair of the lutions. Conference Resolutions Commit- Differing cultural approaches to tee, Bishop Michael Nuttall (Natal, making decisions may complicate South Africa), told journalists. the plenary discussions, Archbishop “The vast majority of the reso- Robin Eames (Armagh, Northern lutions are on the agreed list” to be Ireland) told a press conference yes- approved formally by the Confer- terday. ence, Bishop Nuttall said. If 50 “Some have come convinced bishops believe a draft resolution that their way of doing business is currently on the “agreed list” is the right way,” Archbishop Eames contentious, they can ask that it be said. “In some areas we will find debated.“A maximum of 30 (reso- agreement, and it won’t surprise lutions) will be debated,” he said. you that in some areas we will not Procedures for dealing with res- find agreement.” olutions were drafted by the St Archbishop Eames also issued a Augustine seminar in May last year, strong challenge to the 60-strong which laid out plans for the Con- contingent of reporters from the ference, and are designed to facili- world’s media to cover the debate Please see Relations page 4 Episcopal visitors accommodate traditionalists Surveying the section reports by David Skidmore In addition to proposing resolutions for debate and assent in this en years ago the possibility of week’s plenary sessions, the Lambeth Conference’s four Sections Twomen in the episcopate was a yesterday released reports of work in their respective areas of study. contentious issue for the Lambeth Highlights from the reports are conveyed here as follows. Conference and the Anglican Communion. Since then a majori- people; and indigenous peoples. ty of the Communion’s 37 SECTION ONE It challenges the Church to be a provinces have admitted women to model community,a moral community the priesthood, and women have Diverse themes shape and a learning community; and to been elected bishops in three encourage the establishment of peace- provinces. ethical behaviour making agencies to promote reconcilia- Predictions by Conference plan- by Margaret Rodgers tion and justice, most particularly for ners that women’s ordination women and children. would prove “a non-issue” this he diverse themes of Section One The Environment: Creation is an act summer have proven true. Except Tare linked because they cover areas of Divine love,though it is disordered as for a brief flare-up in the press over that Anglicans must reflect on in form- humans experience it. A great chal- threats by traditionalist bishops to Left to right: David Thomas, John Broadhurst, John Richards, John Scott Gaisford, Edwin Barnes ing their ethical and moral beliefs and lenge and opportunity confronts the protest at the presence of 11 Photo: Anglican World/David Skidmore their consequent actions. Church.There is an urgent need for the women bishops, the issue of any Bible study groups where sen (Maine, US), who led the Human Rights and Human Digni- Church to reflect on scripture and women’s ordination has barely women bishops are present. His prayers of intercession– did not sit ty: Section One lists immediate world- Christian tradition in the light of the crossed the horizon. concern is that any discussion well with Bishop Jones who labeled wide concerns under eight broad head- ecological crisis and to effectively However, for some bishops the would be polarised and would it “tokenism at its worst.” ings: the widening gap between rich engage with the pursuit of a more sus- issue remains very much alive. “muddy the waters” of his theolo- One resolution touching on and poor; the violation of women and tainable life. Bishop Noel Jones (Sodor and gy. women’s ordination will go before children; the effect of the global econo- Biblical insights provide a firm foun- Man) chose to stay out of the offi- The participation of a woman the bishops this week, but its focus my; war, guns and landmines; racial and dation for a contemporary ecology- cial Conference photograph bishop in the Conference’s opening is on protecting all views on caste discrimination; fundamentalism theology. The Sabbath must be reinvig- because of the presence of female service on July 18 in Canterbury women’s ordination, rather than on and nationalism; refugee migration, asy- orated as a feast of redemption and an bishops. He has also stayed clear of Cathedral–Bishop Chilton Knud- Please see Bishops page 3 lum seekers and uprooted and displaced Please see Sections page 2 2 The LambethDaily TUESDAY AUGUST 4 1998

Sections Continued from page 1 technological developments, to reflect one to whom apostolic authority is relations, urges that men be supported on them theologically and ethically,and given.” The missionary bishop’s “pri- in renewing their parental and family anticipation of the ecological harmony to keep bishops and other leaders mary ministry is as servant- commitments, and calls for the gifts of and sustainable equilibrium of Christ’s informed of new developments. leader...working and living out with the girls and women to be upheld in fami- Kingdom. Euthanasia: Five principles must be baptised what it means to be a holy ly,work and ministry. Human Sexuality: Human sexuality, kept in constructive tension in this dis- people in [that] place and time.” It also calls Christians to an “appro- gift of a loving God, is to be honoured cussion. priate simplicity” of living that enables and cherished by all people. Human Life is God-given;humans are in rela- Photo: Killough 111 World/William Anglican SECTION THREE responsible stewardship of resources; sexuality is intended by God to find its tionship with the created order; while encourages them to engage in dialogue rightful and full expression between a flawed by sin they have the capacity to Call to unity has with at least one other faith, and to man and woman in the covenant of make free and responsible moral choices; affirm the principle and practice of reli- marriage, understood to be a life-long, purpose and meaning are found in rela- ‘fresh urgency’ gious freedom. monogamous and unconditional com- tionship with God;and this life is not the Room at the cross: Conference chapel welcomes by Katie Sherrod mitment, yet singleness and dedicated sum total of human existence. visitors for prayer and meditation from 6.15am SECTION FOUR celibacy are Christ-like ways of living. Euthanasia is the act by which one to 10.15 daily in the campus Senate House, ection Three’s report says the call for Some persons experience them- person intentionally causes or assists in where large cross above serves as focal point for all God’s diverse people to be held reflection. S Report upholds concern selves as having a homosexual orienta- causing the death of another who is ter- in unity is heard with fresh urgency tion. They are loved by God, and all minally or seriously ill in order to end today because of the opposing forces of for ‘visible unity’ baptised, believing and faithful persons, the other’s pain and suffering. lenges: First, “God is working in the fragmentation and globalisation. by Randall Lee regardless of sexual orientation, are full Proper decisions must be made to world today quite beyond the limits of Each has positive and negative members of the Body of Christ. ensure respect for human rights and our budgets, structures and expecta- effects. Fragmentation awakens liberat- alling for a recommitment to the The Church and all its members human dignity throughout the world, tions.” Second, the global economy’s ing self-awareness in indigenous and Chistoric Anglican concern for the must work to end any discrimination and those who are terminally or seri- impact, particularly on young people other minority groups but also stimu- visible unity of the Church, as well as the on the basis of sexual orientation,and to ously ill must receive the best possible and on the increasing flight from rural lates tragic and violent separatist con- unity of the human community, the oppose homophobia. pastoral and medical care, including pal- areas to cities. Third, the “aggressive flicts between cultural minorities. report from Section Four identifies The section group was not of one liative care. assertion of national and religious iden- Globalism, driven by the world mar- “humility,gentleness, patience and loving mind about homosexuality and listed its International Debt and Economic tity,” which may bring persecution to ket and communications technology, tolerance” as essential characteristics for variety of understandings. Justice: The same generosity of God religious minorities. Fourth, the chal- brings dreams of inclusion for “all” but engaging in the ecumenical task. Modern Technology: Everyone that was manifested in Jesus Christ is lenge of “remaining faithful to the dis- too often at the expense of “each.” Under the theme “Called to be One,” wants technology because it brings the apparent in the liberation of the world. tinctiveness of the Gospel” when people Within this context the report holds the report calls attention to the three promise of a better life. But it is also fed It affects all aspects of our humanity; it of different faiths must live in harmony. up special concerns of women, youth major topics under consideration by the by a particular world view and is sus- brings freedom from all that destroys The 43-page report is dotted with and the poor as they exist in the inter- section. The report’s first chapter sum- tained by market forces. healthy human life. more than two dozen “stories” illustrat- stices between global economic forces, marises significant developments gleaned It brings not just the surface enhance- “We cannot stand by while devel- ing how members of the section have the media, technology, science and reli- from relationships with churches in com- ment of life, for it moves inward and oping nations represented among us pay experienced mission and evangelism: gion. Because Christian tradition munion, local advances, regional cooper- shapes our understanding of ourselves, up to 10 times as much each year in intervening in South Africa’s “taxi emphasises both the contextuality and ation, and councils of churches, especial- our relationships and our world. debt repayments as they receive in aid wars;” showing the face of Christ in catholicity of the gospel, and the Angli- ly the World Council of Churches. Some of the poorest parts of the from wealthier nations, and while up to everyday life; renouncing one’s baptism can Communion stresses “both the one The report recognises that the move- Communion are concerned about the 40 percent of a nation’s income is spent for the sake of serving one’s people; and the many, held together through ment toward visible unity will result in the harmful effects of modern technology. on debt servicing instead of basic needs turning the other cheek to be spat the sacramental life of the Church,”the development of certain “anomalies,” but The primary challenge is the such as food, health and education. upon, again and again and again. Church can be the new creation in that these anomalies “are rooted in the responsible appropriation of technolo- “This is a scandal, a grave moral The stories are not a formal part of which “all” and “each” are held together. greatest anomaly, which is division within gy. The section group is concerned wrong. Hearing one another’s stories, the report but they vividly represent the It lays out areas of common ground, the Body of Christ.” about the varieties of genetic engineer- we are deeply affected by the enormous human realities from which it emerges. among them the affirmation of baptism Nonetheless,“visible unity is to point ing and their effect, and also about the weight of human suffering, seriously Sections of the report itself address as the foundation of all Christian min- to the sort of life God intends for the technology of war. compounded in many countries by the several themes. istry; the necessity of the orders of bish- whole of humanity, a foretaste of God’s It calls for the establishment of a burden of debt. The Church as “God’s partner in ops, priests and deacons to the well- Kingdom,”the report says.As in the past, commission through the ACC to track “We feel compelled to speak out mission” envisions a Church rooted in being of God’s Church; the importance Anglicans will be helped in their ecu- against this suffering.When one mem- its community and living in the spirit of of a broadly interpreted lay ministry; menical work by reaffirming the Chica- The Lambeth Conference 1998 ber of the body suffers, all suffer.” Jubilee. and the five commitments directly go-Lambeth Quadrilateral of 1888, “The world God loves” speaks to: related to all ministries: worship, procla- which the report calls “a dynamic for Meeting in residence at The University of Kent, Canterbury, England SECTION TWO • “Out of control” globalisation and mation/evangelisation, forgiveness or unity.” PRESIDENT urbanisation which bring loss of identi- reconciliation, service, and working for Turning to the theme of “New The Most Revd and Rt Hon George Carey ty and community; justice. It rejects lay presidency and Churches and Independent Christian Archbishop of Canterbury All called ‘to live EPISCOPAL COORDINATOR OF • The global “youth culture,” which affirms the diaconate as a distinct order. Groups,” identified as an area of “grow- COMMUNICATION the good news’ sometimes renders Christianity “alien;” It upholds the centrality of scripture ing concern” and addressed for the first The Most Revd Robin Eames Archbishop of Armagh by Doug Tindal • Religious pluralism, including a list while acknowledging and honouring time by a Lambeth Conference, the and Primate of All Ireland of “30 theses.”Christians must work for differing approaches to scriptural inter- report rejects the simplistic terms of DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Canon James Rosenthal ll are called and all are sent” in genuinely open and loving human rela- pretation. It affirms it is possible to be a “pentecostal” and “fundamentalist” to Anglican Communion Office “AGod’s mission of living and tionships with people of other faiths, it faithful Church while encompassing describe these churches. DIRECTOR OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS The Revd Kris Lee, New York proclaiming good news, according to says. these differences: “The gospel is one, Rather, the report identifies eight DIRECTOR OF NEWS TEAM the report of Section Two. The report gives extensive attention though the Church hears and responds characteristics such as biblical literalism James Thrall, North Carolina The theological context of mission to the missionary congregation, the to it in multiple forms.”Worship is held and “free and enthusiastic” worship as DIRECTOR OF SECTION COMMUNICATORS Margaret Rodgers, Sydney and evangelism is reflected by the Arch- missionary diocese and the missionary to be so central that liturgy is addressed representative of these groups. While DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY bishop of Canterbury’s words during bishop.The congregation is the “funda- with a statement appended to the report. many have encountered these churches Lynn Ross, Quebec the mid-point review of the Decade of mental unit,” it says.The touchstone by As participants in the Church’s story, with “a sense of threat,”the report recog- The LambethDaily Evangelism: “Mission which does not which all other activity in the wider the report says,“we cannot expect those nises that Anglicans might learn from

Tel 82 8091 Fax 82 8092 have evangelism as a focus is not Chris- Church is measured is whether it is who have gone before us to bear the them how to train people to evangelise, EDITOR tian mission,” Archbishop Carey said, received as supporting and encouraging witness that only we can make.” This more forcefully proclaim the scriptures, Robert Williams, Los Angeles “and evangelism which keeps itself the local congregation in mission. responsibility lies on the resources of and achieve greater clarity in moral ASSOCIATE EDITOR Brian Thomas aloof from matters of justice and human Diocesan structure must enable mis- the whole Communion;we cannot rely teaching. Christchurch, New Zealand welfare does not reflect adequately the sion. All dioceses should be encouraged on a centralised juridicial authority. The third chapter of the report covers CREATIVE DIRECTOR Marla Murphy, Los Angeles biblical revelation.” to develop companion link relationships. It affirms a standard of loving faith- the work accomplished during the last ART DIRECTOR The report responds to four chal- “The bishop is, distinctively, some- fulness in marriage, family and sexual decade in bilateral and multilateral con- Andy Day, Canterbury versations.A summary of Anglican inter- SENIOR CORRESPONDENTS national conversations with 10 church Carol Barnwell,Texas • Jane Gitau,Kenya Daily Question STAFF WRITERS groups is included, along with a reflec- David Duprey • Bob Libby What did you do over the free weekend? tion on the important contributions of CONFERENCE NEWS TEAM Lisa Barrowclough • Nan Cobbey • E.T. Malone, Jr Bishop John Lipscomb Mario Ribias, Canon Patrick the Faith and Order Commission of the Jan Nunley • Allan Reeder • Katie Sherrod of Southwest Florida Steward, of Sao Paulo, Augustine of World Council of Churches. David Skidmore (US) Brazil Virginia (US) SECTION COMMUNICATORS All three themes contribute to Nicola Currie • Randall Lee My wife and I travelled On Sunday I went to the My wife and I went to one of the most controversial sec- Sarah Moore • Doug Tindal to Chartwell to Winston Eucharist in the Senate House. Manchester where we spent tions of the report,“Consistency and STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS William Killough • Harriet Long Churchill’s house. It was a It was a very powerful experi- time with the congregation Coherence: Response and Recep- Jeff Sells • Anne Wetzel delightful opportunity to ence as the service was spon- of South Asia. There were tion,” which endorses the proposal CIRCULATION visit his home. The week- taneous with no real struc- also many Muslims, Hindus, Seminarians in residence of the 1996 Agros Report for the end, for me, was a quiet time to relax ture. There was a great mixture of people, which and Sikhs, as well as Christians. The worship PRINTED BY after a very busy two weeks. created a feeling of unity. We sat on the floor was the most beautiful experience. I also establishment of an Inter-Anglican Castle Printers London Limited (0171) 436 3383 Standing Commission on Ecumeni- Visit the conference on line at together, stewards next to spouses, and so on. enjoyed one of my best curry dinners! www.lambethconference.org Interviews and photos by Harriet Long cal Relations. The LambethDaily TUESDAY AUGUST 4 1998 3 Daily Lives Roadside robbery delays Nigerian bishop’s arrival at Lambeth

by Allan Reeder 400-kilometre return trip from The bishop called the robbery Nigeria’s capital,Abuja, to his home “very frightening.” He learnt later n encounter with roadside ban- diocese of Ughelli in the central- that the same gang had earlier held Adits robbed a Nigerian bishop south of Nigeria, after collecting his up passengers on a bus and had shot of the first week of the Lambeth visa from the British embassy. one woman. Conference. The bishop’s car was overtaken at While the car was later found Bishop Vincent Muoghereh high speed and edged off the road abandoned, Bishop Muoghereh dis- reached Canterbury on July 25, one into the bush. The four robbers covered that it would take at least week after most other bishops “brought out guns and ordered us to two weeks to replace his visa. His Vincent and Blessing Muoghereh Photo: Anglican World/Jeff Sells arrived.The late arrival came after the get out of the car,” Bishop flight to England had to be delayed. bishop and his wife were robbed at Muoghereh said. Calls from Conference Manager for the bishop and his wife when a crated as a bishop, had intended to gun-point in Nigeria, thieves escap- The bishop, his wife, Blessing David Long to British immigration suitcase was off-loaded at Frankfurt use the stolen money to purchase ing with his car, passport and visa. Muoghereh, and their driver were authorities helped arrange the new by mistake. episcopal robes during his visit to In Canterbury at last, Bishop ordered to lie on the ground. After visa, but Bishop Muoghereh and his While the bishop has missed the England. One of the Conference Muoghereh told how his car was threatening to back the car over wife still arrived one week late.The first week of the conference, the Market-Place stall-holders, Hen- run off the road by a gang of rob- them, the gang drove off, taking cash bishop said he was “embarrassed to impact of the theft of money has woods from Folkestone, has offered bers. The drama unfolded June 19 as well as the bishop’s passport and be the only one left at home.” been somewhat eased. Bishop to supply him with a new cassock at when the bishop was making the new visa. The travel obstacles continued Muoghereh, only recently conse- no charge. Churches called to Communion shines in‘Songs of Praise’ from staff reports McCall, who has become one of the t was the Anglican Communion stars of the Conference by her unique celebrate 2000 “Iat its best,”the Director of Com- ministry of transporting her husband by munications for the Lambeth Confer- aircraft to his episcopal visitations in by David Duprey turn of the millenium, and Confer- ence, Canon Jim Rosenthal, said after Australia. ence members previewed a special viewing the broadcast on August 2 of Voices also were heard from Bishop ir Andrew Lloyd Webber, the liturgy designed to mark what God the traditional “Songs of Praise” pro- Kenneth Fernando (Colombo, Sri Sworld-famous composer, intro- has done in Christ through this past gramme on BBC. Lanka), Bishop Daniel Zindo (Sudan) duced members of the Conference millenium. Canon Rosenthal said: “Stephen and Archbishop Glauco Soares de Lima to the Open Churches Trust and Pupils at all 5,264 secondary Benson and Claire Campbell Smith of (Brazil). “Celebration 2000” in the Gul- schools throughout the United the BBC have been working with me Music included traditional English benkian Theatre last Wednesday. Kingdom have been asked to com- for over six months on this project. It hymns as well as spirituals and a song The Open Churches Trust was pose millennium prayers, and the was the one thing that I wanted to see from St Stephen and St Lawrence begun by Sir Andrew “to open for “winner” will be chosen by an ecu- happen as we try to tell people what the Church in Maputo, Mozambique. public use, enjoyment and education menical group of church leaders, Anglican Communion is all about. Incredible singing accompanied the the thousands of beautiful places of including the Archbishop of Can- “I think we did it and that those who boat ride down the Thames with the worship often kept locked as protec- terbury. created the programme did it well.” soloist leading the bishops in the happy- tion from theft and vanalism. The Churches Open Trust and “Songs of Praise”has taken on a new clappy expressions of “Down by the “This trust hopes to help the “Celebration 2000” is offering life in recent years. Full documentary Riverside.” congregations of the finest of these materials for Conference members and music footage makes for an enlight- Canon Rosenthal added:“The stories buildings to open them so the pub- to take home and adapt as they ening programme that speaks clearly of on ‘Songs of Praise,’ presented by the lic can enjoy not only their beauty wish. The goal is to have prayers peoples’ faith in God through their bishops, were poignant and dramatic. and structure but also their often said and bells rung around the individual circumstances in life. They expressed joy as well as concern, unique history,” he said. world at noon on January 1, 2000. “Songs of Praise” accomplished this but most of all they provided the viewer “Celebration 2000” is a project Further information may be through the stories of several bishops, with a look at the Anglican Communion Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber visits Market Place to celebrate the birth of Jesus at the obtained by phoning 0171 240 0880. Photo: Anglican World/Lynn Ross including Bishop Dinis Sengulane which is a mosaic of people from all (Mozambique), Bishop Geralyn Wolf walks of life with various cultural expres- women in the priesthood and who in their dioceses. (Rhode Island, US), Bishop Mark Mac- sions which form this great Christian Bishops Continued from page 1 have no recourse to traditional- Each of the four flying bishops Donald (Alaska) and Mrs Marion family throughout the Communion.” the question whether women minded bishops in their dioceses or serves an average of 60 parishes, and should be priests or bishops. regions. provides counselling and advice to Proposed by Section Three, the According to Bishop Edwin any lay member or cleric who turns Daily Events Tomorrow resolution (III.2) calls on provinces Barnes, suffragan bishop of Rich- to them. to affirm “there will be no coer- borough and the provincial episco- Bishop Barnes has few com- Wednesday August 5 cion, penalisation, or canonical dis- pal visitor for the eastern half of the plaints about the reception he has 7.15 am Eucharist (Province:The Church of England) ability” toward anyone regarding Province of Canterbury,this is not a been given by the province. He followed by Bible Study video with Clovis Rodriquez, their position on women in the temporary arrangement. “It is an notes that he is a canon of the Bishop of Northern Brazil 2 Cor 11: 1-15 priesthood. open process of reception until the cathedral in St Albans and cele- 8.15 - 9.15 am Breakfast It further asks the Conference to churches-that means the churches brates a Eucharist every Thursday 9.30 - 11.00 am Morning Prayer and Bible Studies 11.00 - 11.15 am Coffee declare that bishops are not obliged internationally-are of a common afternoon attended by traditionalist 11.30 - 1.00 pm Plenary Session: Discussion and debate including voting on to “ordain, license or institute a mind.”” clergy. resolutions woman bishop.” The second point When a vacancy occurs in a If female bishops are approved 11.30 - 1.00 pm Spouses: Michele Guinness - ‘Christian Celebration the is moot in the Episcopal Church in parish, the wardens and council are by General Synod, Bishop Barnes Jewish Way’ the United States, which mandated supposed to review the resolutions does not anticipate a formal schism. 1.00 pm Spouses: Gentle Keep Fit Exercises to Music the acceptance and ordination of relating to the episcopal visitors’ The Church of England, he said, 1.00 - 2.30 pm Lunch/Free Time women priests in all dioceses at its plan and determine whether they has chosen “to hold people in the 1.30 - 3.00 pm Spouses: Rehearsal for Transfiguration Presentation, 1997 General Convention. need a consultation with an episco- Church who are opposed and who ‘Crowning Glory’ While the Church of England pal visitor. will remain opposed as far as I can 2.00 pm Spouses: Excursions admitted women to the priesthood “I remind them what the Act of see.” 3.00 - 3.15 pm Tea in 1992, it also provided space for Synod says, that they are perfectly The Church in Wales also has a 3.00 - 4.00 pm Spouses:Workshops 5.00 pm Songs of Praise (viewing of Sunday’s telecast) Plenary Hall dissenting bishops and parishes proper Anglicans by choosing to “flying bishop” serving traditional- 5.45 pm Evening Prayer (Province:The Episcopal Church of the through the episcopal visitor act vote for this system.” ist parishes in that province of the Sudan) followed by Bible Study video with adopted by its General Synod in But choosing that system can be Anglican Communion. Nathaniel Garang, Bishop of Bor 2 Cor 11:16-12:10 1993.The act established a corps of a challenge, Bishop Barnes noted. The paper for 6.30 - 8.00 pm Dinner/Free Evening provincial episcopal visitors, also Not only must parishes approve the 7.30 pm Spouses: Evening at the Old Palace known as “flying bishops,” who assignment by a two-thirds majori- The LambethDaily 7.45 - 10.00 pm Spouses: Rehearsal for Transfiguration Presentation, provide episcopal ministry to ty; they must also accept the status is kindly donated by ‘Crowning Glory’ parishes which are opposed to of being a renegade minority with- Robert Horne Paper Company Ltd 4 The LambethDaily TUESDAY AUGUST 4 1998 On View Artist has passion for the young poor Lambeth Palace in 2000 by David Duprey world, to inspire the imagination. s part of celebra- “The textures, sights and sounds we Ations to mark the special art exhibition, entitled encounter in the world are, for me, an year 2000, the Arch- A“The Hidden Passion,” is on dis- encounter with God. Painting is a bishop of Canterbury play in Eliot College with prints and struggle and a delight—a struggle to and Eileen Carey brochures available in the Market Place. communicate a personal vision, a have decided to open Artist Kathy Priddis, spouse of the delight as I continue to learn how to much of Lambeth Bishop of Warwick (England),has ded- express it.” Palace to the general icated proceeds from both the prints Sales of the prints will benefit the public for the first and the originals to charities serving young homeless in the Diocese of time ever. A special the needs of the young homeless. Coventry. exhibition is envi- The 14 oil paintings depict the 14 Proceeds from sales of the paintings sioned using a num- last events of the life of Christ,and hang themselves will go not to the painter but ber of the Palace’s on the balcony overlooking the Eliot to an educational institution, which will treasures, say organisers, who add today; and the significance of the College dining hall. then fund an annual award to encourage that major sponsors are being Anglican Communion around the “The paintings are for sale, individ- students to design projects to reach the sought to underwrite costs. Expect- world moving into the Third Mil- ually or as a set,” Mrs Priddis says. young homeless in their own areas. ed to run from April to October, lennium. Information about guided “Please talk to me or to my husband, By request, Mrs Priddis is conduct- the exhibition will tell the story of tours and a “timed ticket” system is Bishop Anthony Priddis, resident in ing interested parties around the exhi- the coming of Christianity to Eng- expected to made available next Eliot College.” bition and giving a short commentary land; the roles played by Archbish- year. Further information may be She describes herself as “a Christian on each painting. These tours begin at ops of Canterbury through the obtained by writing to the Lam- who paints, using the images abundant the exhibition at 1.15pm and will run centuries; the multi-faceted work beth 2000 Coordinator, Lambeth in the scriptures and in the natural until Thursday,August 3-6. of the Archbishop of Canterbury Palace, London SE1 7JU.

“My belief and prayer is that this success has been attributed • “A Taste of the Congo,” an exhibit of photographs by Andrew Cromarty, is dis- Camera catches world to the viewers’ being able to see the hope that I found in the eyes played on the refectory balcony of through children’s eyes of these children.” Rutherford College. The presentation is Leaving the comfort of a Washington (DC) office, Mr Killough sponsored by the Church Mission Society. by David Duprey went to work with Mother Teresa in Calcutta, and also to her hotographer William F.Killough III has captured views on the centre in Szczecin, Poland. • “An Exhibition of Contemporary world through children’s eyes, for an exhibit now on view in He has taught and supervised at an orphanage in Tegucigalpa, Christian Art,” sponsored by the P Christian Art Group on Canterbury,is on the Rutherford College dining hall. Honduras, as well as helped with a programme to aid street chil- view daily until August 9, 9am-6pm, at the The 40 photographs represent a larger collection of children dren in Cape Town, South Africa. Canterbury Environment Centre, St from 68 countries, brought together over a journey of two years. “They are all our children, whether it be from the next door Alphege Church, St Alphege Lane (off It is one of the largest collections of photographs of children in of the farthest realm,” he says. “They are the future of our Palace Street). Admission is free. Organ- existence, notes Mr Killough, who is on the Lambeth communi- tomorrow. It is our responsibility to ensure that they are given ised by Dr Willet Fernando, the exhibit cations staff. the resources and love to be able to keep the hope that I found features paintings, ceramics, stained glass, “It’s a great privilege for me to be able to share my pho- in their eyes alive for their tomorrow.” sculptures and prints rendered by Chris- tographs at the Conference,” Mr Killough says. “This exhibit of The exhibit on display at Lambeth can be booked for other tian artists from Exeter, Isle of Wight, children from around the world has been a great success during venues. Mr Killough may be contacted at the Communications Hereford, Lancashire, Hampshire, Shrop- the last year. Centre during the Conference. shire and Hertfordshire.

Conference will then be asked to Relations Continued from page 1 receive, Bishop Nuttall said. The What goes with purple? tate debate, the Resolutions Com- wording of the reports produced by mittee Secretary, Mr Philip Mawer, the sections will not be open to Visit the Market Place said. “We’re not in the business of detailed debate. trying to suppress voices from any Speakers wishing to address the by Bob Libby quarter of the Conference,” he resolutions may submit their names n array of vestments, altar hang- added. either before the plenary or during Aings and other ecclessial treasures Today’s plenary will be followed the discussion. Debate begins when that “go with purple” can be found in several displays in the Market Place by two tomorrow: Section Two, the chair of the session calls a num- Marquee.There, shoppers may choose including some of the regional res- ber of speakers to debate each reso- from brightly coloured contemporary olutions, in the morning; and Sec- lution. Before a vote is taken, a des- designs as well as more traditional tion One, including any other reso- ignated person from the section renderings. Compass Rose designs are lutions addressing sexuality, in the will reply to the debate. in abundance. afternoon. Bishop Nuttall told journalists CM Almy, for example, crafted the Section Three’s resolutions will votes will be taken first “on the reversable Compass Rose/traditional tapestry stoles which are being used be considered on Thursday, while voices,”then, if necessary,by a show throughout the Conference.There are the remaining resolutions from the of hands. Bishops may also request a 120 of them and they will be sold at regional groups, the Conference secret ballot, he said. Resolutions the end of Lambeth (priced at £109 Bishop’s Crosier Henwood has made a solid silver Bishops Crosier pastoral letter and a report from the will require only a simple majority each). Almy is also giving away Com- incorporating the Compass Rose. The Greek inscription, ‘The Truth shall Spouses’ Programme will be pre- (50 percent plus 1 vote) for pass Rose lapel pins to visitors. make you free’ (John 8:32), is highlighted in silver gilt. The crosier was sented on Friday. approval. Ceramic chalices used at the Con- made by Henwood’s own craftsmen in Folkestone, Kent, and can be seen At the opening of each plenary Conference planners are asking ference also bear the Compass Rose on stand E6-7 of the Market Place. The crosier is available for sale at session the section chair or a repre- the bishops to keep Friday after- ensignia. Chalices (priced at £20 each) £1900. More details are available from Peter Rose, Managing Director are available at the Anglican World sentative will present a brief outline noon free in case an extra plenary of Henwood Ltd. on stand E6-7 or mobile phone 0836 325974. stand in the Market Place. of the section’s discussions, includ- session is needed to handle left- Hayes and Finch has Compass Rose ing the draft report, which the over business. stoles in four colours and a commem- orative silver plate, while Juliann Hem- ingray boasts the design and construc- Smile, please... Conference photographers tion of the vestments for Dr George Carey’s institution as Archbishop of will begin bishops’ portraits today Canterbury. Vanpoulles in its Master Collection onference photographers will this tions and the like. Bishops are asked to has raw silk with metallic threads Cafternoon begin to take individual wear clerical collar; cassocks are not eucharistic celebration garments. Pop- portrait photographs of bishops in necessary since the photographs are ular within the Vanpoulles collection is attendance at the Lambeth Conference. “head-and-shoulders” shots. A specially designed large postcard of a millennium stole. Photographers will be available outside Wippells is offering a Compass scences of Lambeth 1998 (cost 40p the plenary halls from 2pm to 5pm This issue of Rose banner, tippets and watches.The each) will be available at the gift shop today, tomorrow and Thursday. Photos watches promote the idea that “it’s at the annex or the Anglican World The LambethDaily will update the Anglican Communion is kindly sponsored by always time to pray for the Anglican stand in the Market Place from Communion.” Office archives and serve practical pur- Thursday. Limited supply! USA poses for use in Communion publica- Integrity, Photos: Anglican World/Harriet Long