Lambeth Conference: going from ‘resolutions’ to ‘calls’

Andrew Goddard writes:ย The question of who will be attending Lambeth which was explored in the first article last week is distinct from, but connected to, the question of where Lambeth is going, what it will do, what outcomes are being sought. The significant recent development here is the announcement that the Archbishop of Canterbury has … Continue Reading

Who is going to Lambeth? Where is Lambeth going?

Andrew Goddard writes:ย The Lambeth Conferences opens on July 26th, just over a month away. In recent days there has been quite a flurry of activityโ€”including two announcements from the Archbishop of Canterburyโ€”which has highlighted some of the challenges that it will face.ย  The first communication was the text of a letter sent on 27th May … Continue Reading

On bishops, politics and Rwanda

The bishops of the Church of England have hit the headlines by writing to The Times in protest at the Government’s plan to fly asylum seekers to Rwanda for treatment. Whether or not the first deportation flight leaves Britain today for Rwanda, this policy should shame us as a nation. Rwanda is a brave country … Continue Reading