The Lambeth Conference

The Lambeth Conference is one of the global Anglican Communion's Instruments of Unity.

It takes place every ten years at the invitation of the Archbishop of Canterbury. It is the one occasion when all bishops can meet for worship, study and conversation. Archbishops, diocesan, assistant and suffragan bishops are invited.

Also invited are bishops from other churches 'in communion' with the Anglican Communion, bishops from United Churches and a number of ecumenical guests.

The current Archbishop of Canterbury - Rowan Williams - hosted the Lambeth Conference in July, 2008. His wife, Jane, convened the Spouses' Conference.

Reflections on Lambeth

The Rt. Rev. Eugene T. Sutton, bishop of Maryland and the Rt. Rev. John L. Rabb, bishop suffragan, attended Lambeth. Follow the links below to read updates and reflections from Lambeth.

Bishop Sutton's Lambeth Reflections

Bishop Rabb's Lambeth Reflections

Spouses of bishops who attended the Lambeth Conference were invited by the Archbishop of Canterbury's wife to a parallel, independent gathering: the Spouses' Conference. Click here to read Sonya Sutton's thoughts on the Spouses' Conference.

News and Resources from Lambeth

Follow this link for comprehensive written and multimedia coverage of the 2008 Lambeth Conference and Spouses Conference from Episcopal Life Online throughout the July 16-August 3 gatherings in Canterbury, England.

Follow this link to a nine-part series of bulletin inserts on the Lambeth Conference and the Anglican Communion.