Lambeth Conference to Meet July 25-August 25, 1968
Diocesan Press Service. May 5, 1967 [54-4]
Some 500 bishops from throughout the Anglican Communion will gather in London for the Lambeth Conference, held every ten years at the invitation of the Archbishop of Canterbury, July 25 to Aug. 25, 1968.
Several aspects of this Conference will be "firsts" in the history of this gathering of Anglican bishops. For the first time, coadjutor, suffragan and assistant bishops are being invited to attend. Also for the first time, consultants will be present to advise the bishops and observers from other Churches will be invited.
Finally, the number of bishops from Asiatic and African countries will be much higher that at any previous Conference.
The theme of the Conference will be "The Renewal of the Church", with consideration given to three main areas - In Faith, In Ministry, and In Unity.
The section on faith will deal with the language of faith, the experience of faith, and faith and secular society. The last topic will include such matters as international morality today, the technological society and urbanization and the metropolis.
The section on the Ministry will focus attention on both the ordained ministry and the ministry of the layman in mission, society and the Church.
The section on Unity will consider relations with other Churches and the role of the Anglican Communion in the families of Christendom.
Sessions will be held in Church House, Westminster.