Anglicans Called to Prayer for Lambeth Conference
Episcopal News Service. May 8, 1998 [98-2160A]
(ENS) Canon John Peterson, secretary general of the Anglican Communion, recently requested that all churches of the communion observe the feast of Pentecost and the nine days preceding it as a special time of prayer for the Lambeth Conference 1998. "The feast of Pentecost reminds us vividly of our diversity as a Christian community," he said, adding that the traditional theme of Pentecost, Come Holy Spirit and kindle in us the fire of your love, was "central to our understanding that as a family we must come together in a spirit of love and sensitivity, especially when differences come into play." Peterson is focusing on the time around Pentecost because the day is often observed with special international elements in its liturgical worship. In many churches, the gospel lesson for the day is read in several languages. For information about a special prayer booklet designed for this observance available from the Lambeth Conference's office of communication, call 011-44171-620-1110.