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Lambeth Conference 1998

Archbishop of Canterbury criticises letter by the Primate of Nigeria, Archbishop Henry Ndukuba

Justin Welby reiterates that Lambeth I.10 restates a traditional view of Christian marriage and condemns homophobic actions or words.

05 March 2021

ACC Says No to Lambeth

ACC Says No to Lambeth

In a close vote (33 for, 28 against) on the make-up of the Anglican Consultative Council, members decided not to make any changes to present arrangements.

17 September 1999

Sermon by the Most Reverend Frank T Griswold

Sermon by the Most Reverend Frank T Griswold

Setting out, leaving home, letting go of the safe, the familiar, the predictable, relinquishing fondly held opinions and presuppositions, is part of the excruciating process of being faithful to God's call

09 August 1998

Sermon by Most Reverend Khotso Makhulu

Sermon by Most Reverend Khotso Makhulu

The preacher this morning was concerned about what he was going to say. Now, you may well wonder what I feel at this very moment - with a worn out conference and God and others being told everything under the sun

09 August 1998

13th Lambeth Conference concludes with Eucharist & fireworks

13th Lambeth Conference concludes with Eucharist & fireworks

With fireworks more joyful than some that erupted during the three-week meeting, the Lambeth Conference concluded Saturday (August 8) with Eucharist and closing celebration.

08 August 1998

Sermon by Archbishop Carey at final Lambeth service

Sermon by Archbishop Carey at final Lambeth service

Just a few days before the Conference began, two visitors from South Africa came to see me - a little girl aged four and her young mother.

08 August 1998

Final Lambeth plenary looks to the Anglican Communion's future

Final Lambeth plenary looks to the Anglican Communion's future

At the final plenary of Lambeth, a video presentation, panel discussion and address by David Ford, professor of divinity at the University of Cambridge, offered some perspective on the significance of three weeks of meetings, worship, Bible study, debates, garden parties and a cruise on the Thames.

08 August 1998

Lambeth Conference reaffirms protection of diocesan boundaries

Lambeth Conference reaffirms protection of diocesan boundaries

Diocesan and provincial boundaries are sacrosanct, at least in the mind of the Lambeth Conference

08 August 1998

Lambeth calls for cooperation and dialogue in inter-faith relations

Lambeth calls for cooperation and dialogue in inter-faith relations

The Lambeth Conference has set up a check-list to guide Anglicans who are living and working alongside members of other faiths.

08 August 1998

Transfiguration Liturgy offers moment of blessing to Lambeth Conference

Transfiguration Liturgy offers moment of blessing to Lambeth Conference

A forgiving victim, a repentant church and an accident of timing combined in a moment of blessing for the Lambeth Conference.

08 August 1998