The LambethDaily ISSUE No.16 SATURDAY AUGUST 8 1998 OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE 1998

TODAY’S KEY EVENTS How many Indigenous 7.15am Prayer Time Afro-Anglicans 9.30 - 11.00am Morning Prayer and Bible Studies Anglicans are offer views 11.30 - 1.00pm Final Plenary Session: Bible presentation build bridges and official farewells there? Page 2 2.45 - 4.00pm Sections: Reflections on Lambeth 6.00pm Closing Eucharist followed by Party Page 3 Page 2 ‘Crowning Glory’ Dr Carey addresses closing news conference Communion ‘stronger’ for for Lambeth experience

by Jan Nunley Sengulane said that what developing alling the countries need is “not just cancellation C“significantly stronger” because of debt but a monitoring group” to bishops from around the world have keep a close watch on the debt issue. shared stories and worship together at “The Church has an important role to Lambeth 98,the Archbishop of Canter- Please see Dr Carey page 4 bury met the press yesterday morning to offer his reflections as the Confer- Conference condemns ence winds to a close. Dr George Carey thanked the press bombings in Africa for their “stamina”and for the quality of by David Skidmore Rave reviews followed thunderous applause and a standing ovation their reporting, while challenging those for Veronica Bennett’s original production of “Crowning Glory,” a musical drama performed by spouses for Conference Thursday who have questioned the ultimate use- he evening. For nearly three weeks, more than 100 spouses and sev- fulness of a Conference engaged in Topened yesterday afternoon’s ple- eral professionals rehearsed the story of the transforming power of prayer and study.“I hope that few peo- nary session with sobering news of yes- love, of a humble young king who dared to listen to his “jig-saw people”—the poor who don’t fit in. Following a rousing finale, ple will take any gathering of Christians terday morning’s bombing of the Unit- Eileen Carey (pictured centre, left) presented a huge bouquet of to task for that,” Carey rejoined, citing ed States embassies in Nairobi, Kenya, sunflowers to Mrs Bennetts, who remarked graciously, “If there’s any the Conference’s resolutions on interna- and Dar es Salaam,Tanzania.The inci- glory in it, it’s got to be God’s.” The talented cast clearly enjoyed the evening as much as their appreciative audience did. Russelle tional debt and human sexuality as pos- dents killed 80 people and injured Thompson (above), resplendently costumed, sang proclamations as itive achievements. more than 400 others. the impoverished (top left) set a more serious tone for the story. “The voice of the churches has cer- Though those responsible for the Photos: Anglican World/Lynn Ross tainly encouraged the G8 nations to attacks have not yet been apprehended, look seriously” at international debt, Dr Carey said he was sure the Confer- Signing off... Bishops offer support to gay Anglicans Carey said, promising to press govern- ence would want to condemn their from staff reports ments in the developed world to look actions “unreservedly,”as well as offer its hile today’s edition of The “We pledge that we will continue to seriously both at outright debt forgive- prayers and condolences to the victims WLambeth Daily is the final issue n a strong sign of support, some 100 reflect,pray,and work for your full inclu- ness as well as the World Bank’s HIPC and their families. He said he would be serving the Conference’s 1998 session, ILambeth bishops have put their sion in the life of the Church. It is obvi- (Heavily Indebted Poor Countries) sending messages of sympathy on continuing news and wrap-up reports names to ‘A Pastoral Statement to Les- ous that Communion-wide we are in instrument. behalf of the conference to the US, are available on-line at www.lambeth- bian and Gay Anglicans’. great disagreement over what full inclu- Bishop Dinis Sengulane (Lemom- Kenyan, and Tanzanian governments. conference.org Drafted by Bishop Ronald Haines sion would mean,”the letter states. bo, Mozambique) added that churches “We are deeply shocked to hear Back-issues of The Lambeth Daily (Washington, DC) in the wake of “You, our sisters and brothers in in developing countries must also press what happened this morning,” said are available on campus today, Wednesday’s vote on the ‘Sexuality’res- Christ,deserve a more thorough hearing their governments to engage in moral Archbishop David Gitari, Primate of 12noon-4pm,in full sets priced at £10 olution and circulated yesterday,the let- than you received over the past three decision-making about debt. Bishop Please see Bombings page 4 each, in the Conference Communica- ter states:“Within the limitations of this weeks. We will work to make that so.” tions Centre at the Canterbury Busi- Conference, it has not been possible to Signatures on the pastoral letter ness School and outside the Plenary hear adequately your voices, and we include three Primates; Canada’s Bible focus for final plenary today Halls. Requests for photo reprints may apologise for any sense of rejection that Michael Peers, Scotland’s Richard Hol- be directed to Anglican World maga- has occurred because of this reality.” loway and Wales’s Alwyn Jones. ambeth 98’s final plenary session, of Southern Malawi (Central Africa), zine’s London office. Lscheduled from 11.30am to 1 pm and Bishop William Moses, moderator Videotapes of both the Opening today, will focus on the use of the of the . Service and ‘Songs of Praise’ telecast ‘Leadership’ videos offered Bible throughout the Conference, The final video segment on the will be sent from the Anglican Com- using a format that combines video conference’s debates will conclude the munion Office to conferees. by David Duprey resource applicable not only to the presentations with a panel discussion presentation. The Lambeth Daily staff thanks ne of the most valuable aspects of episcopate,but to leadership as a whole, and speaker. you, our readers and sponsors, for your Othis Lambeth Conference has including bishops’ spouses. The first section of a video pro- kind support and insightful contribu- been the Bible Study programme. The Trinity Church duced by a team directed by former tions to these pages. study of Paul’s second letter to the Wall Street, New BBC producer Angela Tilby over the Corinthians was developed over two York, filmed the course of the conference will offer an years by a team under the direction of reflections for the introduction to the work and purpose Bishop Simon Barrington-Ward (Ely, daily study. “It was a of the conference. England) and is now available for parish profound experience Professor David Ford, Regius use from Trinity Television, New York. to hear each of these Professor of Divinity at Fifteen bishops were asked to share personal stories and University, will present a keynote Linda Hanick a personal story about a time in their to enhance each with address, followed by a second video ministry when their leadership was visuals and music to provide a context of section on the use of the Bible dur- under pressure and how Paul’s second place,”producer Linda Hanick said. Mrs ing the conference. letter to the Corinthians provided sup- Hanick, director of Trinity’s Television Professor Ford will chair an open port and wisdom. Bishop Barrington- Ministry, said the final reflection of the discussion by four bishops: Archbishop Ward said the design team’s goal was to Archbishop of Canterbury was filmed Richard Goodhew of Sydney, Presid- represent the world-wide communion on site Thursday and will be included in ing Bishop Frank Griswold of the TONIGHT: Closing Eucharist at 6pm, in plenary halls; barbeque dinner, big-band dancing and of bishops and to provide a scriptural Please see Videos page 4 United States,Bishop James Tengatenga fireworks (at 9.45pm) will follow. 2 The LambethDaily SATURDAY AUGUST 8 1998 Daily Voices A Statement to the Lambeth Conference A word from the Anglican Indigenous Peoples Network To our Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, frequently found living in urban environ- do not see it as a problem of “pluralism ous situation? Witnessing how easy it has s members and friends of the Angli- ments. Statements regarding the wealth of and diversity.” It is the larger dominant been “not to notice”the tribal nations in this Acan Indigenous Peoples Network,we the “First World”ignore the poverty of the culture’s unforgiving call to “fit in” to the conference one is tempted to fear. If neither would like to share some special concerns many.Strategies for mission in urban envi- larger scheme of things.The eagerness of side of a cultural conflict can see Indigenous with the Lambeth Conference. With few ronments do not consider their presence. many to appropriate Native symbols does Peoples, will they be seen in the battles for exceptions, the concerns of Indigenous In the battle between North and South, not hide the basic innocent contexts. For land, air and water that will surely be a fea- People have been invisible here. The Indigenous Peoples rarely rate an after example, two preliminary section reports ture of much of the next century. many issues that are before us are clearly thought. here at Lambeth have said that the frag- Yet,despite all that could be said in the important and urgent. However, we Indigenous People mentation of modern life leads to a “New negative, today, Indigenous Peoples respectfully ask that the Conference con- in the World Today Tribalism.”To Indigenous People,“Tribal- throughout the world are in a Spirit-led sider another perspective which we con- Today,Indigenous Peoples,The People ism” is the opposite-a clan based commu- cultural renaissance.Many are accepting the sider vital. of the Land, stand, both spiritually and nal identity is associated with survival,hos- New Life of the Gospel with great Unfortunately, Indigenous Peoples physically, in the way of a spirituality of pitality and solidarity with all of Creation momentum. Where this has happened, it have often been invisible. For a recent greed in a global culture of consumption. and her Creator. has only strengthened the Spirit-based Tra- example, we may look to G-Code 2000, Spiritually,their family and clan based tra- The mechanisms and institutions that ditionalism of their societies.Certainly it has the mid-decade assessment of the Decade ditionalism is in the first line against Sci- are developed to cope with the fragmen- also intensified the struggle they have with of Evangelism. People from all over the throughout the world has been a key entific Materialism. Physically,they inhab- tation of modern life are often destructive a globe eating culture of consumption. world gathered at Kanuga for G-Code— component in the establishment of many it the dangerous border between a greedy for Indigenous Peoples. For example, The songs and prayers are getting an impressive cross section of Anglican dioceses and provinces. The invisibility of world and the resources necessary for many types of counselling are based on an stronger; the voice of Jesus is clear, and Mission. It was the Maori delegation that Indigenous People and their concerns at over-consumption. understanding of “Self” that is derived the power that sustains life never more reminded the assembled that they gath- the Lambeth Conference is stunning in Only rarely do nations bother to go from the present cultural reality of mass- evident. The question for this Confer- ered on Native land. Even though the light of the long history of the Church’s through the charade of debt to steal from consumer-oriented culture.When applied ence is not: “Will Indigenous Peoples mission to the Indigenous Peoples of the mission to them. In light of the present the Indigenous Peoples.They say,“It is our to Indigenous People, these therapies are stand ?” After more than 500 years of Americas is the first and oldest Anglican day situation of Indigenous People this land.They are our resources (cf.Rev.18).” more than ineffective-they can only deadly hostility aimed toward them, missionary effort, no one bothered to invisibility is more than stunning, it is Those who get in the way are in extreme increase a sense of fragmentation and they still do—with pride and strength. question their absence. frightening. cases simply murdered in overt genocide. alienation. Similarly, the question is not, “Does The Anglican Communion Often found living within the bound- Many more are destroyed, with only Where do we go? Jesus stand with them?” The question and Indigenous People aries of the “First World”countries of the slightly less speed, in the aftermath of cul- One fourth of the world’s remaining for the Conference is whether the Yes,the modern era of missions,which north, they experience poverty and tural and spiritual destruction-displace- usable land is now in the hands of Indige- Anglican Communion stands with the gave birth to our Communion, began hunger at a level that parallels conditions ment and theft,disease and hunger,suicide nous People. It will, no doubt, be the “bat- Indigenous Peoples. with the first outreach to Indigenous Peo- in the Two-Thirds World. Though they and despair. tlefield” of many conflicts among the Submitted by Bishop Mark MacDonald ple in North America. Since then, the retain their Tribal identity and relationship Although all people feel the “fragmen- nations in the years to come. What is the (Alaska, US) on behalf of the Anglican Indige- mission to the Indigenous Nations to the Land, Indigenous People are also tation” of modern life, Indigenous Peoples hope of Indigenous Peoples in this precari- nous Peoples Network. Daily Quote Letters Hard to forget... ‘Seal with your Spirit To balance reporting on Eames Creeds of the Church and so are a denial of his- “Watch this space.” all transfigurations’ Commission debate, a point well taken toric . The Synod reaffirmed its Might I encourage you to print the fol- In common with many other bishops, who commitment to the doctrines expressed in the Dr George Carey, urging press to lowing hymn, written on July 22 by Bishop hold a ‘traditionalist’ position on the ordination Apostles’ and Nicene Creeds, and separated it Mazilamani Azariah, in response to the Con- of women to the priesthood and episcopate,and from the views expressed by Bishop Spong. follow further Anglican advances ference’s “Bible,World and Church” plenary? who are deeply loyal Anglicans, I regret the The Synod also encouraged the Lambeth addressing world-debt issues. It is especially appropriate for the final ple- somewhat one-sided reporting of the debate Conference to exercise leadership in reaffirm- nary on the same theme which I am coordi- urging the respecting of the Eames Commis- ing our belief in the historic creeds of the nating. Bishops of the Church in South India sion’s recommendations in all Provinces of the Christian Church. The Lambeth Conference 1998 and North India have greatly appreciated the Communion.When Bishops Victoria Matthews It is hard for me to express the disappoint- hymn, which has been set to music. Bishop and Penelope Jamieson accepted my invitation ment, disillusion and pain that was inherent in Meeting in residence at The University of Kent, Canterbury, England Azariah has written more than 100 lyrics in to meet in dialogue from our differing theolog- our Synod debate. I have sent the letter to you Tamil. ical perspectives, it was without any further end for publication so that I can show faith with • Tuney loos? With stereo speak- PRESIDENT The Most Revd and Rt Hon George Carey in view that that of mutual understanding.That the clergy and lay leadership of my diocese. ers piping Chopin concerti into each Archbishop of Canterbury A HYMN FROM ST PAUL we were able to progress to a joint resolution (in (The Rt Rev) David Bowden chamber, portable facilities offered EPISCOPAL COORDINATOR OF the framing of the final stages of which we were Bishop of Bendigo,Australia conferees not only convenience, but COMMUNICATION The Most Revd Robin Eames Father of mercies, we praise you and sing, joined by a number of other bishops, including • also more than one awareness of tin- Archbishop of Armagh Father of Jesus, our Lord and our King, the Presiding Bishop of ECUSA) is indeed a It was a pleasure to serve... kling ivories. As one visitor mused: “I and Primate of All Ireland Source of consoling and joy from above, sign of God’s grace. Being a communion places You will not want to publish this, but I feel say! Now they’re playing the “Halle- DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Mother-like comforter, spirit of love. upon us, and our individual churches, the need that I should insist you do. loo-jah” chorus! Canon James Rosenthal to respect the integrity of others and to ensure, For three weeks you and your colleagues Anglican Communion Office PS: Of course, the portable ladies’ and gents’ in this instance, that ‘traditionalist’ bishops and have provided a daily overview of the impor- DIRECTOR OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS In our affliction, Lord, show us your face; were of added relief during last week’s unfortu- The Revd Kris Lee, New York the people they serve are not placed in impossi- tant aspects of the Conference.You have some- Scant is our strength, yet our strength is your grace. nate sewage-line break in Eliot College... DIRECTOR OF NEWS TEAM ble positions.We all need to reflect the generos- how balanced the business of the Conference Season with joy what sufferings will bring, James Thrall, North Carolina ity of God. with a multitude of peripheral activities.You • DIRECTOR OF SECTION COMMUNICATORS To share it with hearts that are longing to sing. (The Rt Rev) have acknowledged a range of people truly • Heart attack? Observed in the Margaret Rodgers, Sydney Bishop of Basingstoke representative of the mosaic which is the Market Place: one vendor offered for DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY Pour out your grace in the world and each heart sale a particular pectoral cross that Lynn Ross, Quebec Winchester, England Anglican Communion.You have managed to Let war be no more, and let hatred depart. • say “thank you” to all who have contributed so doubles as a personal alarm...clearly an The LambethDaily Free from their sins those with less, those with more, Bendigo Synod speaks out much, but with a significant exception. So let item of obvious helpful in war zones, For the sake of the one who though rich became poor. on Spong theses me say what you cannot, and would not say. or perhaps to awaken anyone caught Tel 82 8091 Fax 82 8092 Probably neither you nor many of your A big “Thank you” to the Editor of The dozing during a sermon. EDITOR Heal and renew all the word and its nations; readers will have heard of the Diocese of Lambeth Daily. Robert Williams, Los Angeles • Seal with your Spirit all transfigurations. Bendigo in Australia. In spite of this, our The sight of a dining hall full of people ASSOCIATE EDITOR Hot news? As for bells and Brian Thomas Help us be agents of your transformation Diocesan Synod, which met early in June, immersed simultaneously in their breakfast and buzzers—the Conference Media Christchurch, New Zealand From glory to glory in Christ’s new creation. asked me to pass on to all the participants of The Lambeth Daily is probably sufficient for Centre was evacuated on three CREATIVE DIRECTOR Lambeth its reactions to Bishop John Spong’s you, but I wanted you to see a word of appre- notable occasions (routinely at dead- Marla Murphy, Los Angeles (Professor) David F. Ford 12 Theses posted recently on the Internet. ciation in print, too. ART DIRECTOR Our synod resolution noted that many of (The Rev Canon) Anthony Jewiss line time, of course) as the whirring Andy Day, Canterbury Regius Professor of Divinity the Bishop’s points are a denial of the historic Secretariat, Section Three, Los Angeles and heat of so many added computers SENIOR CORRESPONDENTS Carol Barnwell,Texas • Jane Gitau,Kenya continued to trip the sensors in the STAFF WRITERS Canterbury Business School. David Duprey • Bob Libby • Jan Nunley Daily Question • CONFERENCE NEWS TEAM Spouses’ outings? Someone sug- Lisa Barrowclough • Nan Cobbey • E.T. Malone, Jr What was for you a highlight of the Conference? gested “Spouses’ Excursions” as a pre- Jan Nunley • Allan Reeder • Katie Sherrod David Skidmore Bishop John Chien Emily Peterson Nadia Clarke of ferrable way of referring to the several SECTION COMMUNICATORS of Taiwan of London Athabaska, Canada day-trips to local points of interest. It Nicola Currie • Randall Lee “I have most enjoyed the “I have enjoyed having the “The sisterhood among Sarah Moore • Doug Tindal seems that “outings”suggested the poten- Bible studies, and the opportunity to meet all the spouses has been an tial for certain domestic adjustments. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS sharing of the struggles of different kinds of people, incredibly wonderful William Killough • Harriet Long • Jeff Sells • Anne Wetzel bishops. I was inspired by and to experience different experience. Not only has Too much of a good thing? CIRCULATION the commentary and the cultures. It has been very it been exhilarating and Seeming rather tired one day while in Seminarians in residence people. I liked the routine interesting to learn about joyful, but also humbling. the queue for lunch at Rutherford PRINTED BY of meeting every day; it other countries and seeing I have enjoyed all Castle Printers London Limited (0171) 436 3383 was a continuous learning process.” the troubles of the world through the eyes aspects of the Spouses’ Programme; it was College, one bishop declared: “I am Visit the conference on line at Interviews and photos by Harriet Long absolutely sick of sex.” www.lambethconference.org of the bishops.” so inclusive.” The LambethDaily SATURDAY AUGUST 8 1998 3 Daily Lives

those in different cultures.We’ve got to developing nations. “All countries Gathering of Afro-Anglican bishops listen to each other.” become investment opportunities over The bishops gathered again in the which we have no local control,”he said. second week of the Lambeth Confer- “They send in and they take out foreign built bridges, focused efforts ence to recommit themselves to mak- investment funds as they like, controling ing their voices heard, and to continu- internal economy and destroying the by Nan Cobbey ing to “keep together the Afro-Anglican third world nations capability to manage and James Thrall agenda,” reported Bishop Clarence their balance of payments. They are Coleridge (Connecticut, US), one of going back to colonialism.” s the Lambeth Conference the sponsors of the meeting.They also The Cambridge statement declares Adraws to a close, one pre-Lam- began planning for another gathering, the bishops “deeply appalled”at the lack beth gathering of Afro-Anglican bish- their fourth, “in the new millennium,” of political will of wealthy nations and ops from Africa, England, the West he said. Two previous gatherings of multinational institutions “to radically Indies and the United States has proved Afro-Anglicans were held in Barbados challenge” the causes of the “disastrous fruitful. Facing the future: African bishops at Lambeth. Photo: Anglican World/Harriet Long and South Africa. conditions” they see in their countries. The 68 bishops from four continents Relief of debt not enough Support for newly can point with satisfaction to successful Calling for Decade from West Africa, two from Congo- Despite a high emphasis on interna- converted Christians resolutions achieved through their of Reconciliation Zaire, one from Central Africa, and tional debt throughout the conference, Archbishop Joseph Adetiloye of pooled effort, but also to ties of friend- The bishops issued a 10-point state- one from the . the bishops carried concerns right up to Nigeria especially appreciated the Afro- ship forged across distinct cultural dif- ment,“The Cambridge Challenge,” on Forging personal ties the plenary debate on the issue. Anglican bishops’ suggestion that the ferences. the eve of Lambeth, calling for a The Cambridge meeting itself Bishop Neville de Souza Lambeth Conference encourage eco- Sponsored by six United States dioce- Decade of Reconciliation that would offered a moment of reconciliation for (Jamaica,West Indies) and Bishop Alfred nomic and social support for Christians ses,the gathering in Cambridge,England, help “break down the walls which con- those who attended. Reid (Montego Bay, West Indies), for in the Muslim parts of the world, par- July 13-15, was open to all bishops of tinue to separate us.” “Despite the things we have heard example, expressed concern that neither ticularly for new converts. Africa and the African diaspora—a body The four-page text also addresses about the church in America, it has the Afro-Anglican bishops’ statement, “Sometimes when they get convert- significantly larger by 98 dioceses than it the bishops’ key concerns: debt cancel- been very good to meet the bishops,” nor the subsection report on interna- ed, they lose their jobs, their homes. In was at the last Lambeth Conference. lation, neo-colonialism, the arms trade, Bishop Idowu-Fearon said.“And it was tional debt sufficiently addresses their some cases their wives are taken away While the meeting was not able to Islam-Christian relations, refugees of good for them to see the number of concerns about the root causes of inter- from them.” said Bishop Adetiloye.The bridge widely divergent positions on war, AIDS, inter-Anglican relation- African bishops and to listen to how national debt. Bishop Reid prepared an church in Nigeria is doing everything it the issue of sexuality, the bishops did ships, “full humanity,” and church we’re doing it in Africa.” amendment to the conference statement can to help them, but more support identify mutual concerns they vowed to growth. The bishops’ statement acknowl- that was added Thursday afternoon. from the communion would be wel- pursue during Lambeth. For Bishop According to Bishop Orris Walker edged the “great diversity and vastly dif- “Debt relief is not sufficient,” said come, he said. Josiah Idowu-Fearon (Kaduna, Nige- (Long Island, US), organizer of the fering contexts” of the Communion, Bishop Reid,“it leaves the system intact Despite difficulties in coming to a ria), meeting with other Afro-Anglican meeting, the statement expresses “a which “presents its own inherent diffi- and it doesn’t address the causes. The meeting of minds, either in Cambridge bishops, especially those who had feeling among bishops of color in the culties for the development of a com- reason for debt in the world has to do or here in Canterbury, Bishop Chester attended earlier Lambeth Conferences, Anglican Communion that there is still mon mind.”The statement noted that with a global economic system in Talton (Los Angeles) said he feels quite also offered a chance to get pointers on too much business as usual and the “our own assembly at Cambridge has which eight countries—I’m talking sure about the value of Lambeth Con- how to be heard. focus was on the concerns of bishops provided us with a fruitful reminder of about the G8-reserve the right to com- ference. “The Afro-Anglican conference of the First World.” Even those in the this reality,” but stressed that “we are in mandeer 90 percent of the world’s “The most important thing for me informed us and prepared us for mak- developed world, he said, have “felt solidarity against the forces and sources resources for themselves and expect the is the sharing and the learning and the ing positive contributions in the various that . . . our voices were not being of evil and dehumanisation.” rest of the world, which is the majority listening,” he said. “It’s hard to see sections,”he said.“I personally wouldn’t heard.” It is also essential to heal perceived of mankind, to scramble among them- how in a meeting this big we are have participated as actively as I’ve had Fifty-one bishops signed the state- divisions between different regions of selves and scramble with them for the going to affect very much on the basis the joy of doing.” ment, including 20 from Nigeria, nine the Communion, he said. “The South remaining [10 percent].” of what we say, but I think we can A presentation to the gathering on from the United States, seven from needs the North, and the North needs Bishop de Souza is also concerned change one another a great deal by the issue of international debt was par- Kenya, six from Uganda, three from the South,” he said. “We agreed to that trade rules set up to benefit interna- what we hear from and learn from ticularly helpful, he said. the Province of the West Indies, two extend the right hand of fellowship to tional companies are at the expense of one another.” Pakistani court prevents consecration Departures tomorrow; Burmese evangelism effort keys due in Porters Lodges of an elected Anglican bishop symbolised in sacred tree onference members are reminded Prayers asked regarding August 12 trial Cthat all are required to vacate on- by Brenda Stanley campus accommodations no later than SPECIAL TO THE LAMBETH DAILY of falsified charges of kidnapping and (Daw Tin Tin Myaing) tomorrow unless alternative arrange- by David A. Sardar thereafter converting a Muslim girl ments have been made well in advance. he consecration of ’s into Christian faith. Moderator Bish- met Bishop Barnabas Theaung Hawi By tomorrow morning, anyone TKarachi Diocese bishop-elect, the op Samuel Azriah, Deputy Moderator Iand two other bishops from Myanmar, using coaches to depart to railway sta- Rev Ejaz Inayat, has been restrained by Bishop John Samuel, Bishop Alexan- Burma when I came to the Conference tions or to Gatwick and Heathrow air- the Sindh High Court (SHC), and as a der John Malik of , Bishop as their interpreter. I have learned much ports should have received by now a result Mr Inayat was unable to attend Mano Rumalshah of Peshwar, Bishop about how the Gospel is spread in an of their departure arrange- the Lambeth Conference. Samuel Pervaiz of Silakot, Bishop economically and technically underde- ments from Peter Carson in the Regis- Mr Inayat was duly elected as the Azad Marshal of the Arabian Gulf, and veloped country like Myanmar. tration Office in Giles Lane Annex. forth Bishop of on October 1, Bishop S. K. Dass of Hyderbad issued When the Anglican Enquiries may be directed to Mr Carson 1997, but police were deployed outside a joint statement November 1 stating Communion first called Eugenia tree symbolises evangelism in person or on extension 8076. the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Karachi that they upheld the election of Mr for a Decade of Evange- have now grown tall and full.A special Conference members are also on November 1 to prevent his conse- Inayat as the Bishop of Karachi. lism, the Province of thanksgiving service to mark the reminded that keys to rooms on campus cration. His enthronement remains on In an earlier interview with this Myanmar had already decade will be held at 11pm, Decem- are to be handed in at the Porters Lodge hold under the SHC orders and Mr reporter, Mr Inayat confirmed that he formulated the motto: ber 31, 2000, with renewed dedication. in each college or residential cluster. Barnabas Inayat is forbidden to conduct religious had indeed baptised a Muslim woman Thaung Go, Give, Gather (“thwa, Participants will process carrying an ceremonies or take part in his adminis- last December. He said,“Free will con- thin, thein” in Burmese), Eugenia branch, a Burmese symbol of Early-morning Eucharist tomorrow trative duties in the diocese. version is allowed by law in Pakistan,” so the focus was not new to them. thanksgiving and confirmed members lthough the Conference con- The SHC’s intervention in church adding,“Legally there is no restriction, With the 1988 Conference impera- will recommit to their evangelism Acludes formally tonight with a affairs was instigated by a civil suit and as a Christian pastor, it was for me tive the Diocese of Sittwe (Myanmar, efforts for the next century. 6pm celebration of the Eucharist, a (No. 1454) registered by Ashraf Masih a command of Jesus Christ.” Burma) worked even harder at evange- said celebration will also be offered at and four other Christian plaintiffs In an interview on August 1, he lising. Bishop Barnabas believes evange- The paper for 6.30am tomorrow in the Sacred Space against Mr Inayat and 31 other top stated, “I and my diocese are victims lists should be enthusiastic,eager and well The LambethDaily (second floor of the Senate Building). ranking Church of Pakistan leaders. of ‘judicial terrorism’ against Chris- informed. Each year he organises train- is kindly donated by Additional services are available in Mr Inayat’s election was challenged by tians in Pakistan” and asked the ing sessions for them and for the renew- Robert Horne Paper Company Ltd local churches and Canterbury Cathe- the plaintiffs on the grounds that he world-wide churches to remember al and spread of the Gospel. Each parish dral throughout the day. was defending a forced conversion him on August 12, the scheduled date now has an appointed evangelist (there charge of a Muslim woman and that for the civil suit against him to be are 32), resulting in a convert a day! Daily Events Tomorrow there had been violations of the heard by the SHC. To initiate the Decade of Evange- Church’s constitution during his elec- “We are facing a ‘Justice-delayed- lism in Myanmar, Bishop Barnabas Sunday August 9 tion procedure. Justice-denied’ situation,” commented grew seedlings of the Eugenia tree and 8.15 - 9.15 am Breakfast The bishop-elect was earlier Anwar L. Dean, president of Pakistan beginning in 1991, 150 evangelism Throughout morning Coaches depart for the Railway Station, and Heathrow cleared and “acquitted with honour” Peoples Party Minority Wing. trainees planted the small trees which and Gatwick Airports 4 The LambethDaily SATURDAY AUGUST 8 1998

Dr Carey Continued from page 1 Bombings Continued from page 1 play to avoid corruption,not just on one Prayer Cycle debuts side but on all sides,”Sengulane said. he Anglican Cycle of Prayer for Kenya, who spoke after Dr Carey. “On human sexuality, we have been T 1999-2000, produced during the “To hear of bombs exploding in quite open about acknowledging our Conference and blessed during the places which are familiar to us is differences,”Dr Carey stated,praising the final plenary on Friday,is available to all very shocking indeed.” resolution adopted by the Conference. at the Lambeth Conference. Archbishop Gitari said he and his “We specifically included the commit- The Conference presented the per- fellow Kenyan bishops were wor- ment to continue to listen to the expe- fect opportunity for bishops and repre- ried that friends and associates were rience of gay and lesbian Christians.I am sentatives of Forward Movement to among the dead. But, he added, it sad that our resolution has caused them gather the comprehensive Cycle of ultimately does not matter how such pain. I can only try to assure them Prayer. It contains the hopes and needs many were Kenyans, Tanzanians or of my commitment to continue to lis- of each diocese and is used in daily wor- Americans. Killing of this sort is “a ten, to try to understand more of their ship around the globe. Here people terrible sin.” experience of the Church, and I invite have met the bishops they will be pray- Violence is not the way to them to continue the journey with us, ing for as the calendar year unfolds. resolve political differences, he said. however painful, and I ask them to listen “Producing the ACP in such a short “We believe that we are created in The “Home Tent” was indeed home for three weeks to the 630 participants, women and men, in to the voice of the Church as much as period of time has been a challenge,” the image of God and the destruc- the Lambeth 98 Spouses Programme. Perched on the hill overlooking Canterbury, the village of tents provided meeting, sharing and rehearsal space for the wide range of activities. Along with the rest of us must listen to them.” says Dr Sally Sedgwick, associate direc- tion of innocent people is not the worship (with bishops) the “separate identity of the Spouses’ Programme was an immense value,” Asked to sum up their experience of tor of Forward Movement,publishers of right way.” participants said in their final report. Members of the Spouses’ planning group are (left to right) the Conference, a team of Primates and Christian resources for the Anglican Bishop Frank Griswold, Presid- Catherine Hanbord (secretary to the group), Emily Boswell (assistant), Jennifer Llewellin, Sally bishops who have served as the Confer- Communion. Dr Sedgwick says Con- ing Bishop of the Episcopal Church Sargeant, Olga Rogerson, Eileen Carey, Christine Eames, Jo Cundy, Lydia Gladwin, Sue Harland, Sally ence’s “episcopal communicators”led by ference staff has worked locally and in in the United States, echoed the Hastings (press officer, Jean Holloway and Susan Bailey (chaplain). Photo: Anglican World/Lynn Ross Ireland’s Archbishop Robin Eames London to compile, print and distribute concerns of Dr Carey and Arch- offered a variety of responses.“I’ve been the books during the Conference. bishop Gitari, offering his prayers stretched by the profound differences in Updates will be printed in the second and “deepest sympathies to the fam- Thank you, Canterbury local committee worldview and culture,” remarked Pre- edition but the calendar schedule will ilies of the victims of this unspeak- bury diocese, which has welcomed vol- siding Bishop Griswold. Archbishop remain the same. Further updates are able tragedy.” unteers from around the world. Harry Goodhew of Sydney (Australia) available in Anglican World and on-line at The bishops prayed and observed Other staff include: Canon Reg said he is “humbled by the faithfulness” www.forwardmovement.org/acp a moment of silence for the victims. Humphriss, Deputy Chairperson of persecuted Christians and encour- (diocesan volunteers), the Rev Derek aged by the “reassertion of biblical foun- FROM THE EDITOR and the Gershwins FAREWELL Crabtree (diocesan stewards), the Rev dations” in the vote on human sexuality. ...best hummed to Frank Sinatra’s 1962 Hollywood recording... Stephen Laird (student volunteers),Jen- “I’ve met the suffering” known in many nifer Llewellin (spouses’ programme places of the world, Bishop Victoria he Canterbury Local Committee, liaison), the Rev Maurice Worgan Matthews (Edmonton, Canada) said. The way Tunder the direction of Chairperson (transport for conference members), The resolution affirming those opposed you wear Peter Carson, has quietly directed the Sue Rennison (Parkwood and Giles to women’s ordination as loyal Anglicans your hat work of more than 500 volunteers,over a Lane enquiry offices), Helen Thomp- was applauded by Bishop Paul Richard- period of four years, to support Lambeth son (shop), David Grumett (student son (Newcastle, England) as “putting 98 The projects of the committee were volunteers), Sue Humphriss (diocesan bitterness and discord behind us.” Bish- begun and organised from the Canter- hospitality). op Nigel McCullough (Wakefield, Eng- The way The land) says he is generally “renewed and you sip memory Briefly encouraged.” “God is smiling,” Bishop your tea of all that... 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Found- al Emergencies Fund) can be sent to ing study guide for use in parish study beams ed in 1701 and headquartered in Lon- ACC, Partnership House,157 Waterloo groups.VHS copies in PAL and NTSC don, USPG supports Christian mission Road, London SE1 8UT, from which can be purchased through Trinity’s The way The way work in 50 countries with an annual application forms to request assistance Bookstore for $29.95 by calling you haunt budget of £5 million. can also be obtained. 1.800.551.1220. you sing my on key dreams... How many Anglicans are there? They can’t take that away from me. activity by as much as two thirds. In addition, ordinations show a healthy 15 percent increase in England. But if one We may never, never takes the view that C of E membership meet again on the counts should be limited to the esti- bumpy road to love. mated 3 million active church-goers, then one arrives at a figure of just over 53 million total Anglicans. Nigerians in West Africa report suc- Still I’ll always, cess stories, with more than 17 million always keep the baptized members. Uganda reports 8 memory of... DOING THE LAMBETH CROSSWALK: Traffic yeilds to Lambeth conferees in familiar campus scene. million members; Kenya. 2.5; West Africa, 1; Southern Africa, 2; Sudan, 2; by Bob Libby lion-plus increase over the 70-million which all show healthy growth under ust how many Anglicans are there: figure which has been quoted for the difficult conditions and indicate that J53, 70, 76 or 102 million? It all past 30 years. Rosenthal includes in his the largest concentration of Anglicans is The way The way depends on who is counting and who count the United Churches of India (1.2 now in Africa. is being counted. million) and South India (2 million). Also of interest is demographic you hold we danced According to the just-published The Church of England, mean- research done by David Barrett and your knife till 3 Essential Guide to the Anglican Commu- while, has been reporting 26 million E.A. Tad de Bordennave, who assert nion by Canon James Rosenthal, Com- baptized for three decades, while the that Anglican membership may be as munication Director for this Lambeth Easter figures for 1995 recorded only high as 102 million.According to their The way Conference and for the Anglican 1.2 million in attendance and 679,600 report, The Anglican World in Figures you’ve Communion, the figures add up to communions on a normal Sunday. (TAWIF), there may be 102.7 Angli- 76.6 million of us worldwide. There is, however, great excitement in cans worldwide.The authors reach that changed my Canon Rosenthal gets his figures the C of E prompted by the Ripon figure by adding 21.7 million “Latent life... from the official provincial reports. If survey which discovered that there may Anglicans” and 7.6 Anglicans identified these are accurate it would mean a 6 mil- be an undercount of weekly church as outside the Communion. They can’t take that away from me. Cheers... and thanks.