Anglican bishops and others have been participating in a series of monthly "bishop's conversations" in preparation for next year's Lambeth Conference, where bishops from around the world meet every 10 or 14 years or so. The theme for December is "Leadership," and conversations took place on December 7 and 9. The conversations are private, but each month some of the … [Read more...] about Bishops Discuss Leadership in Advance of Lambeth
Bishop George Sumner
ACNA Seeks Expanded Foothold in Dallas & Albany
By Kirk Petersen For the second time this year, a diocese of the conservative Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) has announced plans to expand into the geographic boundaries of a conservative Episcopal diocese. The theological solidarity of traditional Anglicanism is bumping up against the imperatives of emerging jurisdictions. Since ACNA was founded in 2009 by … [Read more...] about ACNA Seeks Expanded Foothold in Dallas & Albany
Seeking Communion in the Midst of Disagreement
By Mark Michael Speakers from across the Anglican world gathered in Virginia in January to explore strategies for maintaining unity within the Anglican Communion in the midst of deep theological differences. Fifteen Anglican and Episcopal bishops and a larger group of church officials, seminary faculty and clergy met January 13 and 14 for a consultation titled “When Churches … [Read more...] about Seeking Communion in the Midst of Disagreement
Communion Partners Urge Humility at Lambeth, Stand with Bishop Love
Eight of the Communion Partner Bishops of the Episcopal Church issued a statement October 1, commenting on the recent meeting of the Episcopal Church's House of Bishops in Minneapolis. They expressed concern about the recent decision of the church's Disciplinary Board to file charges against one of their number, Bishop Bill Love of Albany, for failing to “abide by the promises … [Read more...] about Communion Partners Urge Humility at Lambeth, Stand with Bishop Love
Bishops Consider Whether to Attend Lambeth Conference
By Len Freeman Presiding Bishop Michael Curry urged his fellow bishops to “stand upon the Rock” in the midst of current and coming challenges in church and national life during the opening worship service for the semiannual House of Bishops meeting. The group began a four-day meeting in Minnesota yesterday with an extended discussion of Archbishop of Canterbury Justin … [Read more...] about Bishops Consider Whether to Attend Lambeth Conference