The Archbishop of Canterbury today wrote to all 37 Primates inviting them to attend a special Primates\u2019 gathering in Canterbury to reflect and pray together concerning the future of the Communion.
The meeting, to be held in January 2016, would be an opportunity for Primates to discuss key issues face to face, including a review of the structures of the Anglican Communion and to decide together their approach to the next Lambeth Conference.<\/p>\n
The agenda will be set by common agreement with all Primates encouraged to send in contributions. It is likely to include the issues of religiously-motivated violence, the protection of children and vulnerable adults, the environment and human sexuality.<\/p>\n
Read it all<\/a>.<\/p>\n Other posts on this subject – newest first: + Note to Blog Readers, the L. Times Editorial on the Primates Meeting is available on Anglican Ink<\/a> (September 18, 2015 ) The Archbishop of Canterbury today wrote to all 37 Primates inviting them to attend a special Primates\u2019 gathering in Canterbury to reflect and pray together concerning the future of the Communion.The meeting, to be held in January 2016, would be…<\/span><\/p>\n
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