Historic Moments: Convention and Lambeth on Film and Video
Episcopal News Service. October 6, 1988 [88213]
NEW YORK (DPS, Oct. 6) -- From the point of view of Episcopalians in the United States, the summer of 1988 was memorable because the excitement of their 69th General Convention was followed so closely by the Lambeth Conference and the pressing issues it raised for the whole Anglican Communion. Although the Church was probably better informed about both events than it has ever been before, a relatively small percentage of Episcopalians were able to go to either Detroit or Canterbury. Fortunately, both events were documented by photographers and camera crews, and individuals, parishes, or dioceses may obtain videos and photographs.
Our Journey, a video version (available in VHS only; $15.00) of a 16-minute slide show originally shown to a joint session of the House of Bishops and the House of Deputies. Congregations, parishes, and dioceses wishing to follow the mandate of Convention in rethinking their ministries in terms of the eight Mission Imperatives presented to Convention by the Executive Council and the Presiding Bishop will find this an invaluable resource. It traces clearly and simply the ways in which the Mission Imperatives -- Evangelism, Education, Partnership, Communication, Justice and Peace, Stewardship, Family, and Ecumenical Unity -- may become reality for individuals and groups.
Convention Video Highlights (117 min., VHS or Beta, closed captions available; $20.00). A four-part presentation for groups wishing to consider the 69th General Convention in depth. It begins with an issue-oriented summary of the legislative proceedings in the House of Bishops and the House of Deputies. The summary features footage of actual debates, reactions of participants and visitors, and an introductory overview of the history and function of the General Convention in the Episcopal Church. The second part of the video features selections from the nightly television news program produced for the deputies during Convention. The third part provides the Presiding Bishop's sermon at Convention's opening Eucharist. The final part offers the opening address of the Very Rev. David B. Collins to the House of Deputies.
Copies may be ordered from Episcopal Parish Supplies, 815 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10017.
The 35-minute video, called Witness to the Spirit: The Lambeth Conference 1988, highlights the fabric of life during the Conference and the shared experiences of the bishops that colored and influenced their decision making. Distributed by the Episcopal Radio-TV Foundation, the video may be purchased through Morehouse-Barlow. Order as follows: Witness to the Spirit, $39.95. Morehouse-Barlow, 78 Danbury Road, Wilton, CT 06897. Tel.: (203)762-0721.
Photographs from Lambeth are available from two British sources.
For the two group photographs taken at the Conference, one of all the bishops of the Communion and one of all their wives, order as follows (send $30.25 for each, which includes postage and handling):
Mr. Fred Douglas, Managing Director;Gillman & Soame (Oxford); The Studios; Mill Street; Osney, Oxford OX2 ODJ; ENGLAND
A set of 24 color transparencies of the people, places, and events of the Conference is available at $40.00 per set, including postage and handling. Single photographs of events and individuals at Lambeth (specify which ones) may be ordered at $3.50 each (including postage and handling) for 6" x 4" prints, or 8" x 6" prints for $6.00 each (including postage and handling). Order as follows:
Mr. Ben May;3 Ravenscourt Road;Canterbury, Kent CT2 9DH; ENGLAND