Thank you for praying with us for the fifteenth Lambeth Conference – which will meet in Canterbury, the United Kingdom, between 26 July– 8 August 2022.
Through this prayer guide we hope that the prayers we share here will encourage all who use it to unite in prayer for the bishops gathered in the Lambeth Conference.
Pray for reconciliation and peace
Bible Focus: 1 Peter 2:13-3:22 – Resistance and resilience in Christ
Ministering in a complex world is challenging. The conference will explore ways to follow the model of Jesus and lead in a way that builds unity and reconciliation.
The Congregation of the Companions of St Benedict, Anglican Diocese of Cameroon, Church of the Province of
West Africa
Lord God, who reconciled people to you through Jesus Christ’s intercession and resurrection, you granted us peace in Christ through your blessing to your followers and you call upon us to build peace among human beings, just as your apostle Paul did when he exhorted their followers to be at peace with all people, (Ro 12:18); You call us to pray and supplicate to you with gratitude
(Phil 4:6): we pray for peace for all those who will attend the Lambeth Conference and for the life of the Anglican Communion. Yet, let us understand that all genuine reconciliation can only be attained if we ourselves are first reconciled to you: And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Phil.4-7). Amen!
The Third Order, Society of St Francis, Pacific Province; Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia, also in Solomon Islands and Vanuatu
Our prayers are for the people suffering in the world, particularly those living in the midst of violent conflict. We pray also for the Anglican Communion’s continuing support of those who work in areas of conflict.
We pray that where there is violence, the Anglican Church will call for peaceful solutions and deeper dialogue. We pray for new approaches to these problems and for solutions which will reflect the power of Christ’s love and advance his kingdom.
We pray that real and practical support will be given to those who suffer and those who work alongside them, especially Christians in the Anglican Communion who now are suffering for their faith. We ask that the Bishops will commend them, and urge all churches to pray and take action to advocate in their communities and countries for peace to prevail
What is the Lambeth Conference?
Every bishop of the Anglican Communion is invited to the Lambeth Conference, which is convened by the Most Reverend Justin Welby, The Archbishop of Canterbury. The Lambeth Conference has met since 1867, happens once-a-decade, and is a significant event in the life of the Anglican Communion.
The conference will explore church and world affairs. Outcomes of the conference will shape the life of the Anglican Communion in the decade ahead.
The Anglican Communion
The Anglican Communion has no central authority figure or body. It is made up of 42 autonomous members or provinces. Each member church makes its own decisions in its own way.
However, their decision-making bodies are guided by recommendations from each of the four so-called Instruments of Communion
The Secretariat, also known as the Anglican Communion Office, based in London, England support Anglicans and Episcopalians worldwide to carry out any requests from the Instruments and work to enable members of the Anglican Communion to fulfil their calling to be God’s people in the world.
Church of the Redeemer
Church of the Redeemer: Worshiping God, living in community, and reaching out to the world around us. We are an Episcopal Church serving north King County and south Snohomish County, Washington. As you travel your road, go with friends walking the way of Jesus at Redeemer.
Church of the Redeemer is at 6220 Northeast 181st Street in Kenmore, Washington. The campus is a short distance north of Bothell Way, near the Burke-Gilman Trail. The entrance looks like a gravel driveway. The campus is larger on the inside than it is on the outside. And we managed to hide a large building on the side of a hill that is not easily seen from the street.
The Episcopal Church welcomes you.