The LambethDaily ISSUE No.2 MONDAY JULY 20 1998 OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE 1998 LAMBETH CONFERENCE

Find plenty of TODAY’S KEY EVENTS CALLED TO BE Lights, camera! 7.15am Eucharist action in the 9.30 - 11.00am Morning Prayer and Bible Studies Spouses get down 11.45 - 1.00pm Presidential Address CHRIST-LIKE to rehearsal Market Place 3.00 - 5.00pm Spouses Presentation 1 ‘For Better,For Worse’ Chiwanga’s sermon 3.30 - 5.30pm Sections Page 3 8.15 - 9.00pm Ecumenical Evening Page 2 Page 3

Is Christ among us? He is.Je Kristo yu kati yetu? Yupo. Jeff Sells Photo: ‘Oforathousandtongues...’ by Nan Cobbey ith gold and blue banners The procession included the 37 Wflying,schoolchildren wav- primates of the Anglican Commu- ing and the Canterbury Cathedral’s nion,who entered the great west 14 bells tolling,the 13th Lambeth doors after Prince Charles and Conference opened yesterday Canterbury Cathedral Dean John morning as 750 cassock-clad bish- Simpson. ops representing 37 provinces Forty minutes elapsed before processed into the cathedral to cel- the double line of magenta-cas- ebrate the first Eucharist of their socked diocesan and suffragan bish- three-week gathering. ops found their places in the 900- The Prince of Wales joined the year-old mother church of the congregation of 2,000 assembled Anglican Communion. for the two-hour service,over For the first time in Conference ynn Ross

L which the Archbishop of Canter- history 11 women were among the bury,Dr ,presided. ,and the 224 African bish- Photo: ops outnumbered those from any other region. In an echo of the Church’s recent past,two former Archbish- ops of Canterbury,Lord Coggan and Lord Runcie,joined the pro- cession,along with members of Britain’s diplomatic corps,the Anglican Consultative Council,and several dozen ecumenical guests. Dr Carey greeted the interna- tional congregation with the At high altar (above),acolytes stand ready for distribution of elements.At table (right): Swahili words “Bwana akae nanyi” celebrates Eucharist with Archbishop Ghais Malik (left) of Egypt and (The Lord be with you) and heard Middle East,and Archbishop Cornelius Wilson of Central Region of America.Prince Charles and Harriet Long

Archbishop Andrew Mya Han of Myanmar (above) exchange greetings before service. Photo: Please see Opening servicepage 4 Secretary General’s greeting From Canon John Peterson Lambeth gathers fter what seems to have been 2 Corinthians seen as companion for coming weeks Ayears of preparation – with the last few months being occupied with by Katie Sherrod be in two places at one time.As he detail,with an atmosphere of holy spoke in one hall beneath a giant expectation – it is my privilege to he 1998 Lambeth Conference video image of himself,his image welcome everyone to this historic Tgathered Saturday night in a also was being projected onto a Lambeth Conference. multicultural liturgy of welcome large video screen in the other hall. I do not have enough words to and introduction that filled the two When he moved into the next hall, express my gratefulness to the staff of plenary meeting areas with prayer, the situation was reversed,so that the Anglican Communion Office song,and the announcement of all present saw him and the other ynn Ross along with our colleagues at Lambeth L organisational details. speakers both in person and on Palace,Church House and beyond, The Conference’s large atten- screen. Photos: for their diligence and hard work. dance required the use “Leadership Under Pressure” There have been some sleepless nights of both of the sports was the title of both the Bible study and much midnight oil burnt in halls at the University featuring Dr Carey on video tape preparation for this great opening for of Kent,which have and the short opening meditation Lambeth 1998.High been converted into by Dr Carey in person.Reflecting regard and affection that prayerful places with on the opening verses of 2 the Anglican Commu- tenting, carpeting, Corinthians,Carey focused on the nion has for those who plants, and large expectations and hopes,fears and hold the Episcopal wooden crosses and forebodings brought by the some Office is evident by the the Compass Rose, 2,000 people who have come amount of energy, symbol of the Angli- together at Lambeth. expertise and enthusiasm Conference Musical Director Geoff Weaver leads congregation in can Communion. “There are strong grounds for prayer sending ‘all our hopes...to the cross of Christ.’From left:Mrs Eileen Thanks to the magic of giant hoping that we shall go home in Please see Carey,Mrs Sally Sargent,Mr David Long,Bishop Fred Borsch.Speaking out: video screens,Archbishop of Can- Please see Lambeth gathers Petersonpage 3 Canon John Peterson (at left) and Archbishop of Canterbury (at right). terbury George Carey managed to page 4 2 The LambethDaily MONDAY JULY 20 Daily Voices

might have significant differences with them in a way that is Christ- Called to be Christ-like like. Controversial issues and passion- Excerpts from Bishop Simon Chiwanga’s homily for Opening Service ate debates do happen, and the Lam- beth Conference cannot be an or Anglicans, this great Cathedral The context of our ministry A Church that harbours bitter- exception.What is essential for every Fsymbolises both our common The scenario described in today’s ness, anger and disharmony is distort- participant to be aware of is that we roots and our being part of that apos- readings is one that confronts many ing its image of a living gospel and have to look for the Christ in each tolic succession of costly witness of the bishops gathered in this Cathe- may be on the road to decay. other, and turn the other cheek, par- through suffering and martyrdom. dral this morning. The 2nd letter to It is in mission in the world that ticularly when we feel we have been As we view its magnificence and the Corinthians, which forms the we grow into Christ’s likeness. For offended. grandeur during our time here, let us text of our daily Bible Studies at this Jesus, those constant moments of his Being Christ-like in our differ- Bishop Simon Chiwanga (Mpwapwa, Tanzania) be reminded of the majestic tran- Conference, speaks about episcopacy encounter with the poor, the crip- ences does not mean having no con- scendence of God which rises far in time of crisis and leadership in the pled, the lame, the blind, the sinner victions or clear position of your Daily Quote above our divisions both in church midst of struggle and suffering. and the dead became moments of own. It is a call to interpretive chari- and society, and draws us together in The fourth chapter of 2 deeper awareness of his divine identi- ty in our Christian dialogues. “Change comes by Christ as a pilgrim people. Corinthians reflects the difficult ty and mission. Interpretive charity can be enlightenment, not by force.” During the great fourth-century experiences that are faced by many So likewise the identity and mis- defined as the ability to apply the Bishop Simon Chiwanga (Mpwapwa, Tanzania) period of spiritual renewal, when within the Anglican Communion, sion of the Church is discovered and most loving interpretation to actions women and men were called by God who live and serve in places where deepened when we literally “take up and opinions of others. Interpretive For the record: The Church in Hong to forsake their cultures and retreat to there is both physical and spiritual our cross”, follow Jesus Christ into charity means listening to one anoth- Kong is likely to become the Communion’s the desert, a great and powerful man deprivation. There are places where the midst of the poor, the crippled, er in love. It demands that we restrain next member province, rather than the of the royal court went to the desert state disapproval is the normal con- the lame, the blind, the dead, in dif- our impulse to start formulating our Church in Mozambique, as a Daily report to seek out a holy person. text for some, as the recent tragic loss ferent cultures and there reveal the response before the other has finished inadvertently implied in Saturday’s edition. Soon the pilgrim met an abbot (a of the Roman Catholic bishop in love of Christ. what they are saying. We regret the error. Pakistan testifies. The authority and power given There are several examples we Let us hear your voice The stories of tribal conflicts in to the Church and its leaders is dis- can give of Jesus’ interpretive charity. Africa, the violence in Northern Ire- covered at Table in Holy Commu- When some men cut through the The Lambeth Daily desires to ‘World is hungry give voice to many voices, to be land, the terrorism that strikes literal- nion, in table fellowship with the roof of a house where Jesus was stay- an inviting forum for the for Christ’s love and ly every person in the Western world; poor, the outcast, the broken-hearted ing so that they could lower their exchange of news and ideas all this points to a world which is and all who are in need of God and paralysed friend into Jesus’ healing around the Anglican Communion compassion’ hungry for Christ’s love and compas- of freedom. presence, he did not call them van- and within the Lambeth Confer- sion. Therefore, our Communion’s dals. He rewarded their faith. ence. In this regard, The Daily holy man) walking with his young But this is the world that God so total commitment to the cause of When an angry mob wanted to welcomes letters from its read- monks. He stopped the holy man loved “that he gave his only Son so cancelling international debt that stone a woman caught in sin, Jesus ers, as well as ideas for news sto- and asked for a teaching upon which that whoever believes in him, should adds an unbearable burden to the challenged anyone who was without ries or featured commentary.The he could build his whole life. have everlasting life.” poor is a powerful witness of our fol- sin to cast the first stone. And even Daily also carries advice of meet- The abbot responded by pick- God wants His Church and His lowing Jesus into the midst of the dis- upon the cross, when he was being ings and movements directly ing up a tablet and on it he wrote servants to keep on growing more advantaged. insulted, spat at and nailed, Jesus involved in the Conference. one word,“Awareness!” and more into a Christ-like image in Day by day our Anglican Com- prayed,“Father, forgive them for they How to reach us Perplexed, the pilgrim asked if order to accomplish His purposes, as munion continues to grow.We give know not what they do.” Notices may be dropped into the abbot expected him to live his St Paul says, so “that through the thanks to God for the exciting devel- Interpretive charity calls us to marked boxes in the dining halls life seeking God just on the basis of Church, the manifold wisdom of opments, such as the formation of two further things: first, not to disen- or sent directly to The Lambeth only one word. The abbot took God should be made known to the our new Province in South America. franchise or un-church anyone. Hold Daily office (Business School, back the tablet and wrote, “Aware- rulers and authorities in the heavenly The incredible work of the unswervingly to that which you Room 210) in the Conference ness, awareness, awareness!” realms, according to his eternal pur- believe to be of essential truth, but to Communication Centre. “Whatever do you mean?” cried pose which he accomplished in God leave the final judgment in all The Lambeth Conference 1998 the pilgrim. The holy man bowed Christ Jesus our Lord.” ‘Interpretive charity matters. down again humbly, picked up the Change comes by enlighten- Meeting in residence at The University of Kent, means never to unchurch Canterbury, England tablet and wrote,“Awareness, aware- Turning the Church inside-out ment, not by force. Forcing your ness, awareness, means awareness!” What this means for the Church point of view by excluding from PRESIDENT anyone’ The Most Revd and Rt Hon George Carey For myself, if there is one thing is to turn itself inside-out. The your circle those who disagree with Archbishop of Canterbury that I am in need of in my ministry, Decade of Evangelism was a call to you, or by compelling acceptance is EPISCOPAL COORDINATOR OF COMMUNICATION it is awareness, Christ-like aware- turn the Church insideout, that is to “Karen” Christians in Burma and to usurp the place of God. The Most Revd Robin Eames ness. move from being primarily a pastoral Thailand is a tremendous inspiration The Prophet Malachi cautions Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland I am aware that the world is des- community,looking inward, to being to us all.The often hard-pressed situ- those in authority, “The lips of

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS perately in need of a living demon- primarily a missionary community ation of our Palestinian-Arab Christ- priests ought to preserve knowl- Canon James Rosenthal stration of what it means to be a looking outward.This call to Evange- ian friends, including our own Epis- edge, and from their mouths people Anglican Communion Office Christ-centred community of lism must remain our guiding princi- copalians in that country,is also most should seek instruction, because DIRECTOR OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS The Revd Kris Lee, New York believable believers where every ple as we develop the next step after inspiring. they are the messengers of the Lord

DIRECTOR OF NEWS TEAM person is welcomed, is accepted, the Decade. Almighty” (Malachi 2:7). James Thrall, North Carolina loved, restored to wholeness and is The Church that is aware of Called to be Christ-like During the next few weeks, as DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY encouraged to serve. being Christ-like in mission will not Christians who live in the midst we stand aware of God and the Lynn Ross, Quebec Like the pilgrim in the story, spend its time bragging about being of such conflict teach us the one basic world, we have a tremendous The LambethDaily there are many people, particularly the only real missionary or the better principle of being Christ-like in dif- opportunity before us. It is a holy

Tel 82 8091 Fax 82 8092 youth, who are looking for Christ- evangelist. It will not occupy the seat ferences and in conflicts. moment when we can once more like leaders in the Church-both lay of Moses judging others.The Christ- The passage from St Luke, read demonstrate, through the power of EDITOR Robert Williams, Los Angeles and ordained-who can demonstrate like evangelist says with St John the for the Gospel, speaks about the need the Holy Spirit, our ability to speak

ASSOCIATE EDITOR the awareness of the love of God and Evangelist: “He (Jesus) must increase for Christians to treat even those the truth in love, interpretive char- Brian Thomas Christ Church, New Zealand the way to a more meaningful life. but I must lessen” (John 3:30). whom they find resentful and who ity, and to show how truth can tri- umph over error in a way that is CREATIVE DIRECTOR Marla Murphy, Los Angeles Daily Question Christ-like. ART DIRECTOR “But I tell you who hear me: love Andy Day, Canterbury What did you love about the opening service? your enemies, do good to those who hate SENIOR CORRESPONDENT you, bless those who curse you, pray for Carol Barnwell,Texas Bishop Cornelius Bishop David Bishop Victoria those who ill-treat you” STAFF WRITERS Matthews David Duprey • Vincente Echerri Wilson, Pothirajulu (Luke 6:27, 28). Bob Libby • Renato Raatz Primate of the Church of South India Edmonton, Canada STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS Anglican Church of “The worship with so many “The procession of the William Killough • Harriet Long Gospel - all the dancers Anne Wetzel • Jim Sells the Central American bishops - and the Prince of The paper for Region Wales. I appreciated the were innovative and CIRCULATION Lambeth Seminarians in residence “The singing and the shar- young woman who assisted truly celebratory. The Daily PRINTED BY ing - I enjoy all the fellowship and the beau- with communion. She provided a place for a The variety of music and the call to be is kindly donated by Casltle Printers London Limited (0171) 436 3383 ty of the Anglican Communion.” lay person.” one family, united in Christ.” Robert Horne Paper Company Ltd Visit the conference on lineat www.lambethconference.org Interviews David Duprey, Photos by Harriet Long The LambethDaily MONDAY JULY 20 3 Daily Lives Lights, camera! Casting call for spouses Production seeks spouses for cast Spouses are invited to volunteer in all phases of the staged produc- tion of “Crowning Glory” written and produced by Veronica Bennetts, By Carol Barnwell A liturgical dance group from wife of the Bishop of . Many spouses have already signed up, but Canterbury, two children from e have a score, a script Canterbury’s Stage Coach Theatre more are needed to bring the musical alive for its presentation to the “Wand costumes,” declares and several professional singers will bishops on August 6,the Feast of the Transfiguration,in St Columba’s Hall. Veronica Bennetts. “Now all we join the spouses in their offering. First rehearsals tomorrow will be filmed by the BBC television series need is a committed cast!” In the The national BBC program Songs of Songs of Praise at 2.30-3pm and 4.30-5.30pm. Spouses are asked to be in next several weeks, more than 100 Praise will film rehearsals on Tues- the Spouse’s Home Tent and seated by 2.20 for this filming. bishops’ spouses will rehearse day, July 21, for an August airing to Because time is limited, volunteers are asked to contact Catherine dances and musical numbers, con- its 6.6 million viewers. Harbord at 8058 as soon as possible. struct an elaborate backdrop and More than 30 years ago Mrs Photo: Harriet Long appear on national television in Bennetts’ creative talents in music Mrs Veronica Bennetts studies pagent script. preparation for their August 6 pre- led her to a career in the arts and sentation of Mrs Bennets’ “Crown- teaching. Her role as a bishop’s wife Spouses to begin with study of roles ing Glory” at the Conference. together with her passion for com- responsibility,” she says. Mrs Bennetts is especially posing and theatre brought her to Mrs Bennetts gave up teaching he Role of the Bishop’s Workshops include: thrilled with the production’s abili- Lambeth as the spouses music co- when her husband, , “TSpouse,” first of the four • “The Challenges of a Working ty to foster relationships within the ordinator and producer of a pageant the , became main presentations of the Spouses’ Spouse” with Mrs Chitra Fernan- spouse’s group.“The administration that is destined to be a highlight for four months Programme, will be held today do, Colombo, Ceylon. has been the challenge but every- many. ago. Since their recent move, she has from 3 to 5pm in St Columba’s • “Life Changes,” Mrs Isobel thing is in place and all we need is Mrs Bennetts’ thirst for com- accepted a position with the Stage Hall. Hardy, Lincoln, England. the cast. This opportunity will bind posing has afforded a fresh vision of Coach Theatre as an adviser and Among the speakers are Mrs • “The Effects of War on the us together in a very special way.” Christianity to all those who expe- composer but finds she misses the Elaine Storkey,director of the Insti- Life of a Christian Family”, Mrs Based on Oscar Wilde’s short rience her work. “I’m at home daily contact with her students. In tute for Contemporary Christiani- Madeleine Kayumba, Kigeme, stories, the adapted piece, “Crown- with the simplicity of the Gospel fact, one of her former drama stu- ty; Mrs Elizabeth Appleby, wife of Rwanda. ing Glory,” is the tale of a young and its expression through creative dents, 14 year-old Florrie Jeffries, will the Bishop of the Northern Terri- • “Flying Willochra,” an out- king-to-be who trades his crown of channels,” she says. Her ability to play the part of the young king in the tory, Australia; Dr Ian Jamieson, back Australian Story, Mrs Marion rubies for a woven coronet of flow- weave a spiritual thread into the “Crowning Glory” production. husband of the Bishop of Dunedin, McCall,Willochra, Australia. ers and his golden robes for pauper’s stories she interprets allows the All spouses with interest and tal- New Zealand; Mrs Eleci Neves, • “Understanding the Impact of clothes after realising their cost in Christian message to reach a broad ent in music, dance or arts (to help wife of the Bishop of South West- Disabilities on Families,” Dr Kitty human toil. His ensuing transfor- general audience. “I believe the with the stage backdrop) are asked ern Brazil; Mrs Shamim Malik, wife Morgan-Jones. mation “humbles dignitaries and main thrust of my work is to reach to contact Catherine Harbord at of the Bishop of Lahore, Pakistan; • “Relationships and Commu- gives hope to the poor,” she said. people who have either turned 8058 as soon as possible. Rehearsals Mrs Maggie Nkwe, wife of the nication,”Dr Elaine Storkey,Insti- A pre-conference casting call away from Christianity or who have begin on Tuesday afternoon in the Bishop of Klerksdorp, South Africa. tute for Contemporary Christian- netted many volunteers but “more never explored it,” she says. The Spouse’s Home Tent. Participants Workshops based on aspects of ity. are needed,” says Bennetts, to bring opportunity to produce something are asked to be in place at 2.20pm the same theme will be held the fol- • “Spirituality,” Mrs Jan Selby, the production to its full pageantry. for Lambeth “is a huge honour and for a 2.30 rehearsal. lowing afternoon beginning at 3 pm. Worcester, England. Two Faces to campus Market Place Prayer cycle ‘live’ from Conference ne of the most powerful instru- nion. “We’ve grown so much,”said Ms by Bob Libby sions can be viewed on closed- Monmouth (Wales) on healing. Oments of unity we have is prayer. Sedgwick, “that we now need a two- circuit TV. The final Event - on Tuesday, An especially powerful tool for prayer year cycle to allow prayer for one dio- he Market Place covers two Market Place Events include August 4- will be a musical cele- is the Anglican Cycle of Prayer which cese a day instead of two or even four.” Tdistinct operations, both more than 26 lectures, presenta- bration in St Augustine’s Hall at will be compiled on location during Bishops will have time during under the direction of the Rev tions, cultural performances and 8pm. This will feature singers the Conference said Sally Sedgwick, Tuesday morning’s Bible study to Bob McCloskey and Kay entertainment at various locations “The Miserable Offenders,”Garth associate director of Forward Move- make specific requests for prayers for McCloskey from the Diocese of on the campus. Hewitt, a multicultural choir and ment, publisher. their dioceses. “This will be the most Southeast Florida. These Events will be held on Tamilese ensemble. Originating from work at the comprehensive effort we’ve ever The Market Place Marquee is seven evenings, each offering one All Conference participants Lambeth Conference of 1948, the accomplished,” said Ms Sedgwick, the white exhibition hall outside or activities.The subject, time and and visitors with passes are wel- “cycle” or calendar of intercessions who admits compiling the prayers can the entrance to Templetman location of all Events will be come to the Marquee or any assures that on a specific day, certain be frustrating with the many commu- library. It is open daily from 10am given in The Lambeth Daily. Market Place Events, says Mr areas will be prayed for simultaneously nications challenges that exist world- to 9pm and contains booths for Events range from presenta- McCloskey. throughout the Anglican Commu- wide. —Carol Barnwell non-profit charities, social con- tions on Jubilee 2000, the Scrip- The Market Place idea came cerns groups, specialised min- ture Union and Our Lady of from the Archbishop of Canter- Daily Events istries, booksellers, church suppli- Walsingham Society to a choir bury who wanted a forum for the Tomorrow ers and vestment-makers. from Buffalo, New York, one-act great diversity of ministries, social Tuesday July 21 The Marquee also has a visi- Noel Coward plays and a lecture concerns and cultures within the 7.15 am Morning Eucharist followed by Bible Study video tors’ gallery where plenary ses- by Bishop Rowan Williams of Anglican Communion. with Iraj Mottahedeh, Bishop of Iran 2 Cor. 1:3-22 8.15 - 9.15 am Breakfast Peterson receive good news about church bow people in this modern age – 9.30 - 11.00 am Morning Prayer and Bible Studies growth throughout the Commu- who come together, to be together, Continued from page 1 11.00 - 11.15 am Coffee nion, and at the same time we are to worship together, to learn togeth- 11.30 - 1.00 pm Plenary Presentation: we have seen in the preparation for well aware of the often frighteningly er, to experience together in this “The Bible, the World and the Church” The place of scripture this Lambeth Conference. Press difficult circumstances in which our great mother city of Anglicanism. in the church is addressed in three parts: video interviews with interest is at a maximum.Volunteers churches exist and the circumstances One of the highlights of these bishops and spouses on Second Corinthians; a theatrical inter- have arisen from every part of the under which they must minister. I international meetings is always pretation of Jacob’s encounter with God; an address by Communion, and even in the realm hope these days together will prove when we pray the Lord’s Prayer. As David Ford, Regius Professor of Divinity, Cambridge of communication we have dozens of to be a blessing to all of us. Please be one lifts one’s voice in prayer and 1.00 pm Spouses: Gentle Keep Fit Exercises to Music professionals from all over the Com- assured that at every level the staff is hears people on all sides praying 1.00 - 2.30 pm Lunch/Free Time munion offering their time, talent and on hand to be of assistance to every Jesus’ words – each in his or her own 2.00 pm Spouses: Excursions service, at their own personal expense one of you as the Conference language – one cannot help but be 3.00 - 3.15 pm Tea to make this Conference known to unfolds. lifted to that Pentecost experience, 3.00 - 4.00 pm Spouses: Workshops our constituency around the world. Ours is a suffering Communion. where a diverse world comes togeth- - The Role of the Bishop’s Spouse (1) Obviously, for the Bishops we Ours is a joyful Communion. Ours er as one, under the banner of Jesus - Creative hope this will be a time of pilgrim- is a Communion committed to Christ in the power of the Spirit to 3.30 - 5.30 pm Sections age and spiritual renewal, as well as a upholding the bonds of affection and the glory of God the Father. “Your 5.45 pm Evening Prayer followed by Bible Study video time of fellowship and greater peace, while at the same time we are kingdom come, your will be done, with Mark Dyer, Chair of the Editorial Team 2 Cor. 1:23-end understanding of the diversity of our a Communion that rejoices in being on earth, as it is in heaven.” 6.30 - 8.00 pm Dinner global family.Our office continues to a part of God’s mosaic – God’s rain- Welcome! 8.15 - 9.00 pm Sections 4 The LambethDaily MONDAY JULY 20 Opening service Panamanian liturgical dancers in Spanish, others in French, many listen carefully for meaning: “Is Section One opens from the London-based Victor in Swahili. One chorus printed in Christ among us? - He is. – We are continued from page 1 Hugo Dance Troupe swept Zulu delighted those who swayed his people. – We are redeemed.” with exhortations through the quire and into the enthusiastically to its lively When Bishop Simon Chiwan- in reply “Akae nawe pia” (And also nave with a flipping of blue, green rhythm. ga (Mpwapwa,Tanzania),chairman to listen, learn with you) from more than 2,000 and purple ribbons and a swirl of “Sizohamba naye…,” the con- of the Anglican Consultative rchbishop Njongonkulu voices. white cotton. gregation sang to a South African Council, climbed into the pulpit ANdungane (Cape Town) wel- The tone set by the Swahili The wealth of expression melody. “We are on the Lord’s he reminded his hearers about the comed participants to Section One greeting continued throughout an included the swaying rhythms of road.” sacred place in which they sat, and - the group in which some 200 increasingly exuberant celebration South Africa, the poignancy of Bishop French Chang Him how the cathedral symbolises bishops will explore the topic of the Communion’s burgeoning (Seychelles) and Bishop Chilton common roots of costly witness. “Called to Full Humanity” - and family gathered from more than Knudsen (Maine) led the inter- Though he did not refer to St reminded them that they are all 160 nations. “Sizohamba naye…” cessions in both French and Eng- Thomas Becket whose martyr- “under God so we throw away all Trumpets, drums, dance, bells lish, and Bishop John Sentamu dom in the cathedral in 1170 anxieties.” and a multiplicity of languages “We are on the (Stepney, England), a former turned it into a place of pilgrim- He introduced the team work- joined in prayer and praise. Flow- Ugandan high court judge, beat a age, he declared the gathered ing for the section: the Vice-chair, ing pink, orange and blue silk saris, Lord’s road.” brightly painted four-foot Ugan- flock “a pilgrim people” and told Bishop Kenneth Fernando stiff-peaked African cotton head- dan wise man’s drum as he sang a the leaders of the 73-million- (Colombo, Ceylon), the chairs of wraps, straw hats frothy with feath- Kenyan version of the Gloria. member Church how vital they the sub-sections - International ers, even one shining emerald cope African-American spirituals, the Bible readings came in Por- are to a world hungry for mean- Debt, Bishop (Worces- made for the Archbishop of the crisp melodies of songs and hymns tuguese and Arabic. ing. ter, England); Human Sexuality, Church of the Province of Myan- from England, Argentina, Korea Choir and congregation sang Bishop Chiwanga also provid- BishopDuncan Buchanan (Johan- mar by members of his region’s and Russian Orthodox traditions. the new “Lambeth Hymn” writ- ed his fellow leaders with a little nesburg, Southern Africa); Mothers’ Union, filled the cathe- As participants followed the multi- ten by Timothy Dudley Smith, instruction in interpretive charity Euthanasia, Archbishop Peter dral with colour. lingual service booklet, some sang evangelical hymn writer and which he defined as “the ability Hollingworth (Brisbane, Australia); retired of Nor- to apply the most loving interpre- Human Rights and Human Digni- wich in England. Sung at the tation to actions and opinions of ty, Bishop Sehon Goodridge Peace, the song implores God to others... listening to one another (Windward Islands, West Indies); “renew, restore, unite, inspire the in love.” (For excerpts of Bishop Modern Technology, Bishop Frank Church that bears your Name… Chiwanga’s homily, see page 2.) Allen (Atlanta, USA); and the Envi- O grant us grace to heed your call The final hymn was the Wes- ronment, Bishop Miguel Paredes and in that Name be one.” leyan favourite “O for a thousand Yamoyam (Northern Philippines). The liturgy, a poignant Kenyan tongues to sing.” Then, with a Introducing the work of the text that drew participants into a sweep of their arms, worshippers sub-section on human sexuality, powerful journey,slid from English dispatched their “problems, diffi- one of six subsections and which to Swahili and back, challenging culties and hopes” to the cross of has received most pre-conference the international congregation to Christ. publicity,Bishop Buchanan exhort- ed the participants to listen to each other: “None of us has the whole truth and all of us should respect each other’s integrity. One of the ways South Africa has emerged from the nightmare of its past is that it has tried to look beyond our Above, procession enters Quire, where differences and to our common Archbishop of Canterbury (right) is seated on humanity. My prayer for our sec- St Augustine’s Chair. Members of Panamanian tion is that we will listen as much as dance troupe (centre) enliven Gospel procession. we will want to talk and in the lis- tening hear something of what Photos: Anglican World/Harriet Long, God is saying to us.” Lynn Ross and Jeff Sells

Lambeth gathers out with unfamiliar tunes and lan- Continued from page 1 guages, and even to attempt some dance movements with African three weeks’ time greatly strength- hymns. ened and empowered for God’s The multilingual programme, mission in the world,” Dr Carey which included hymns and read- said, “and yet (there are) fears, on ings in English, French, Swahili, the other hand, that the good ship Maori, Welsh and Korean, was Anglicana may founder on some designed by a seven-member wor- divisive issue or other; whether on ship and liturgy team under Dr the rocks of intolerance and indis- Weaver’s direction, and reflected Dr cipline or in the shoals of funda- Carey’s desire for conference litur- mentalism and liberalism.” gies that more accurately reflect the But, he added: “We are not the Communion’s diversity. The team, only Christians in history to have led by Bishop Roger Herft, a Sri been caught in the tension between Lankan and Conference chaplain such expectations and forebodings. (Newcastle, Australia), drew on a We have only to look at Paul in 2 wide number of consultants from Corinthians to see the enormous around the Communion, including pressures on him and it is so right Dr Weaver, whose sensitivity to the that the great Epistle should be our Communion’s cultural diversity companion for the next three and wealth of liturgical expression At far left, Bishop Catherine Waynick (Indi- weeks.” includes his two decades on the anapolis, USA) joins procession as eucharistic In daily Bible study, the bish- church mission field, and his teach- minister (near left) smiles after liturgy. Above, ops, their spouses and other confer- ing roles in Hong Kong, the Philip- two former Archbishops of Canterbury - Lord ence participants will be reading pines, and Nigeria. Coggan (front) and Lord Runcie - are escort- through the entire book of 2 “We recognised that in the past ed in procession by the Revd Canon Sam Van Corinthians. English has been the [only] lan- Culin, former Secretary General of the Angli- Musical director helps shape guage.And we wanted therefore to can Communion. multicultural tone recognise the language and culture Dr Geoff Weaver, the confer- and integrity of all the Commu- ence’s musical director, said he was nion,”Dr Weaver said.“Language is pleased that the bishops and spous- such a fundamental thing of taking es were willing to try their voices a people and a culture seriously.”