Category Archives: Lambeth

Gloria Waggoner addresses Lambeth Spouses on Environmental Stewardship

The following is an address by Gloria Waggoner to the 2008 Lambeth Spouses Conference:

I am Gloria Waggoner from the Diocese of Spokane which includes the inland area of Washington State and North Idaho.  Washington State is located in the uppermost northwest region of the United States.  It is an area of intense agriculture, providing [...]

Lambeth Update from Gloria Waggoner: Bishops, spouses spend day in London

The day for the bishops and spouses in London began early on July 24 at 6:30 a.m. as we gathered at the University of Kent bus stop to board transportation to London, a ninety minute ride away. The line of participants waiting with us must have extended at least four city blocks, so we [...]

Lambeth update from Bishop Waggoner: Witness Walk broadens, enriches agenda for Lambeth participants

In this update I want to note the London Day last week when the entire group made the three- hour bus trip to the city and participated in the Walk of Witness in support of the MDG’s, after which we were treated to events of memorably gracious hospitality at Lambeth and Buckingham Palaces.
Though the [...]

Lambeth update from Bishop Waggoner: Tone positive despite differences

Can it be July 28th?  The calendar is a reminder that time here is not only well filled, but is also passing quickly.  As we begin the last week of the conference, I write to update you on items that  seem to be most relevant and of highest interest.
The daily schedule of Bible study, [...]

Lambeth update from Bishop Waggoner: Hope present in community building exercises

As I reflect on yesterday’s events and review news reports already posted, I am conscious of not simply repeating the same description of “what we did” the day before.  The ENS accounts provided by reporters and Bishops who most often are approached randomly for comments offer basic information and insights that seem to serve [...]

Lambeth update from Bishop Waggoner: Hospitality, conversation mark early days of Lambeth trip

As I wrote to the Diocese at the time Gloria and I departed for the Lambeth Conference, I have resisted becoming a regular blogger. Now, however, since the news accounts of Lambeth are beginning to increase and at times contain indisputably inaccurate information drawn from a seriously distorted perspective, I will be sending updates [...]

Letter from Bishop Waggoner regarding Lambeth Conference

Dear Friends in Christ,
This evening Gloria and I fly out for the Lambeth Conference to be held in Canterbury, England from July 16-August 3. Before leaving, I want to offer a brief preview of the conference and thoughts about the design which I believe holds profound potential.
About Lambeth
The first Lambeth Conference was convened in February [...]