Panama Sponsors Anglicanism Study
Episcopal News Service. July 10, 1986 [86152]
PANAMA (DPS, July 10) -- Thirteen Anglicans from throughout Latin America, including laypeople, bishops and other clergy, will participate in a "Symposium on Latin American Anglicanism" sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of Panama. The Symposium will be held in Panama City from Sept. 9-12, 1986.
Theme of the Symposium will be "We Are Anglicans." Its purpose is to draw together representatives from the various Anglican churches of Latin America to share theological reflection in the light of their experience. It is also hoped that the meetings will encourage the production of theological resources and the development of Anglicanism authentically rooted in the cultures and settings of the region. Papers will be edited for publication following the Symposium.
Topics to be addressed in the Symposium include the following: What is Latin American Anglicanism?; Anglicanism's Mission in Latin America; Anglican Unity and Latin American Diversity; the Bible and Latin American Anglicanism; the Authority of the Church; the Ministry of the Church; the Sacraments of the Church; the Communion of Saints; Women in the Anglican Churches; the Liturgy and Latin American Anglicanism; Anglicanism and Ecumenism; Anglicans and the Structural Problems of Latin America; and Towards the Future: Projections and Obstacles.
All sessions of the Symposium will be open to the public. Lodging will be available at reasonable rates at the hotel where sessions will be held.
Those persons who wish more information are invited to contact the Rev. Dr. John L. Kater, Education Officer of the Diocese of Panama.
He can be reached at Apartado R, Balboa, Republic of Panama.