Here are some of the activities we hope you will join in if visiting Canterbury during the Lambeth Conference. Many of these activities are part of Alongside Lambeth, a program sponsored by Inclusive Church and Thinking Anglicans. The Fringe Festival is part of the formal Lambeth Conference (we have omitted all fringe events that are only open to Bishops).

Worship 

• Evening Prayer: Each day except July 27, Evening Prayer will be led by the clergy team of St Stephens, at St Stephens. They are also available to pray and meet with people individually as needed. For Chaplaincy services please contact the Rev. Caro Hall 0750 368 1408 or enquire at the Inclusive Church Booth. Sponsored by Alongside Lambeth.

• LGBT Eucharist 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 20. Click here for a PDF map of the location. Sponsored by Changing Attitudes and Integrity.

• Inclusive Eucharist with Party  Saturday, July 26  
   

Alongside Lambeth Program

• Morning Prayers: If space can be found, a brief service of morning prayers will open each day.

• Bible Study: Meet at the café in the Marketplace at 11-ish am any morning except July 24 and July 27. After a brief devotional small groups will meet for Bible Study and discussion. We’ll be paralleling the Bishop’s process by using the ‘Signs on the Way’ Bible study booklet.

• Buzz Groups: This is a unique opportunity to meet with other Anglicans. If you want to meet with people who have similar interest to you, or if there’s something you particularly want to share, you can offer a Buzz Group. You can sign up at the Inclusive Church booth in advance or give your information to the Buzz Group coordinator before the morning’s Bible Study. Groups will normally take place at 12noon, starting on July 22^nd. After gathering at the Marketplace Café, each group will find its own space to meet in one of the public areas of the campus.

• Growing in Mission: each afternoon at 4pm, except July 24, there will be a talk and discussion in St Stephens Church, (down the hill from the campus) followed by Evening Prayer. A variety of speakers and panels will offer reflection on the same subjects that the Bishops are considering (not necessarily in the same order). heck at the Bible Study or the Inclusive Church booth for details. Topics include

  • Care-full listening
  • Sexuality and mission
  • Environmental stewardship

Lambeth Fringe Festival

The Lambeth and Spouses' Conference programs have been designed by international planning groups. In addition to these 'official' programs, planners wished to provide opportunity for Christian organizations to promote themselves and engage with interested delegates during the conference. The Market Place provides that opportunity, as does the conference Fringe - a schedule of events that will take place during lunchtimes and evenings from July 21st. No bona fide Christian organization has been refused a presence on the Fringe on the basis of its perspective or position. Thus the schedule of events is free to mirror the richness of ministry in the world church. A group's presence on the Fringe does not indicate endorsement by the Lambeth Conference or Anglican Communion but rather reflects planners' desire for transparency, hospitality and a generous spirit. Listed below are Fringe events currently booked to take place at the conference. The full fringe schedule is here.

July 21st

• Supporting minority and persecuted Christians: the role of satellite television (all conference participants welcome). Time 12:00 - 14:00 Venue Darwin Suite 1. A seminar on the effective use of satellite television in supporting Christians in the Middle East and North Africa, with case studies from SAT-7's chief executive officer and programme staff. A buffet lunch will be provided. This event is hosted by the Sat-7 Trust.

July 22nd

•  International Anglican Women's Network (IAWN) sharing (all conference participants welcome between 13:30 and 14:30: then open to bishops between 14:30 and 16:00 and to spouses between 16:30 and 17:30.)  Time 13:30 - 17:30. Venue Fransiscan International Study Centre.

•  An opportunity to learn about IAWN. Come to share stories, hear about women throughout the Anglican Communion and reflect on the role of women in our church and world.

• Reception hosted by the Bishop of London (all conference participants welcome but tickets must be requested in advance.) Time 20:00 - 21:30 Venue Gateway Chamber, St Augustine's Abbey Attendees can meet the Bishop of London, Richard Chartres, and enjoy the hospitality of the Prayer Book Society in beautiful and historic surroundings. Transport to the venue, drinks and finger food will be provided.

• Voices of Witness (all conference participants welcome). Time 20:00 - 21:00 Venue KLT1 In this award-winning documentary by Claiming the Blessing, gay and lesbian Episcopalians and their families tell their stories. Free DVDs and study guides will be available. Event hosted by Integrity USA.

• Walking meditation series: journeying with biblical women of courage. Sarah (all conference participants welcome). Time 20:00 - 20:45 enue Meet outside Prayer Place Following gentle stretching, enjoy a prayerful forty minute walk with periodic stops to learn about the physical and spiritual journeys of a biblical woman. Today, walk and pray with Sarah. Event hosted by IAWN.

• Quiet Gardens - nurturing the contemplative dimension of discipleship and ministry (all conference participants welcome). Time 20:15 - 21:15

• Venue Keynes LT2 The Director, Revd Philip Roderick, will introduce the Quiet Garden Movement, a ministry of hospitality and prayer and show how it is relevant to the life of deanery and diocese. Hosted by the Quiet Garden movement.

July 25th

• Education for empowerment - to transform our tomorrow (all conference participants welcome between 12:30 14:30; then open to bishops between 14:30 and 16:00 and spouses between 16:00 and 16:30.) Time 12:30 - 16:30 Venue Darwin Conference Suite The International Anglican Women's Network is the global voice for women at the Anglican Consultative Council. Drop in for a while and learn how to be part of the women's voice.

July 26th

•  Inclusive Eucharist with Party (all conference participants welcome) Time 20:00 - 21:00 Venue Keynes Lecture Theatre 1 Reflective Eucharist, "Strangers to Friends" with preacher The Revd Canon Lucy Winkett, Precentor at St Paul's Cathedral, London, UK. Followed by an informal party.

•  Candlelit Pilgrimage (all conference participants welcome but tickets must be collected from the Information Centre in advance) Time 20:00 - 21:00 Venue Canterbury Cathedral (meet at the campus bus stop at 19:30) A unique opportunity to experience the atmosphere and spirituality of this great cathedral. This evening pilgrimage will allow delegates to explore the building in contemplative mode.

•  Walking meditation series: journeying with biblical women of courage. Mother Mary (all conference participants welcome) Time 20:00 - 20:45

•  Venue Meet outside Prayer Place Following gentle stretching, enjoy a prayerful forty minute walk with periodic stops to learn about the physical and spiritual journeys of a biblical woman. Today, walk and pray with Mother Mary. Event hosted by IAWN.

July 28th

• The Art of Reconciliation: exhibition and reception (exhibition open to all conference participants between 12:00 and 14:30; then open to bishops between 14:30 and 16:00 and to spouses between 16:00 and 17:30. Reception open to all conference participants.) Time Exhibition 12:00 - 17:30; Reception 13:15 - 14:30 Venue Mungos Lunchtime reception and exhibition telling the story behind the creation in the diocese of Malakal of the first art show held in southern Sudan since the civil war. Event hosted by Christian Aid.

•  Reception at Woodlands: an English home (all conference participants welcome but tickets must be requested in advance.) Time 19:00 - 21:30

•  Venue Woodlands, Fleets Lane, Tyler Hall The International Anglican Womens' Network invites delegates for dinner and conversation in an English home and garden. Free tickets and information at the IAWN MarketPlace stall.

•  Walking meditation series: journeying with biblical women of courage. Ruth (all conference participants welcome) Time 20:00 - 20:45 Venue Woodlands, Fleets Lane, Tyler Hall Pray and learn about the physical and spiritual journey of Ruth while walking in an English garden. Free bus tickets and information at the IAWN stall in the MarketPlace.

•  Caught in the crossfire - sounds of peace and justice. (all conference participants welcome) Time 20:15 - 22:00 Venue Keynes K-lounge Come along and hear some new hymns and songs by Christopher Idle and Sue Gilmurray, which challenge, encourage and inspire Christian peacemakers. Join in the singing if you wish! Hosted by the Anglican Pacifist Fellowship.

July 29th

•  Candlelit Pilgrimage (all conference participants welcome but tickets must be collected from the Information Centre in advance) Time 20:00 - 21:00 Venue Canterbury Cathedral, meet at the campus bus stop at 19:30 A unique opportunity to experience the atmosphere and spirituality of this great cathedral. This evening pilgrimage will allow delegates to explore the building in contemplative mode.

July 30th

•  Seven passages: the stories of gay Christians (all conference participants welcome) Time 20:00 - 21:45 Venue Aphra Theatre Compiled from the stories of gay Christians, Seven Passages is a play that looks at one of the deepest conflicts in contemporary culture. Reconciliation is sought through these compelling stories. Hosted by Claiming the Blessing.

•  Candlelit Pilgrimage (all conference participants welcome but tickets must be collected from the Information Centre in advance) Time 20:00 - 21:00 Venue Canterbury Cathedral (meet at the campus bus stop at 19:30) A unique opportunity to experience the atmosphere and spirituality of this great cathedral. This evening pilgrimage will allow delegates to explore the building in contemplative mode.

•  Reception with PD James (all conference participants welcome but tickets must be requested in advance.) Time 20:00 - 21:30 Venue Gateway Chamber, St Augustine's Abbey  Come and meet Baroness James of Holland Park - novelist PD James - and enjoy the hospitality of the Prayer Book Society in beautiful and historic surroundings. Transport to the venue, drinks and finger food will be provided.

•  Liberal Theology Explored (all conference participants welcome) Time 20:00 - 21:00 Venue Dolce Vita Restaurant Delegates are invited to hear about a long established Liberal Theology Society and to discuss the importance of liberal theology in the Anglican tradition and in the Anglican Communion today. Hosted by the Miodern Church Peoples' Union.

•  Animals and humans - what kind of Relationship? (all conference participants welcome) Time 20:00 - 22:00 Venue Keynes Teaching Foyer and Keynes LT5 After-dinner reception with champagne and nibbles. Speakers wil be the Rt Revd Dominic Walker, Bishop of Monmouth, and Joyce D'Silva from Compassion in World Farming. There will be opportunity to ask questions from an expert panel. Event hosted by the Anglican Society for the Welfare of Animals.

•  GOD IS GREEN (film) (all conference participants welcome) Time 20:00 - 21:30 Venue Keynes SR12 Screening of a major UK TV documentary on climate change and the response of world religions. Shot on location in the UK, India and the USA. Presented by former Dominican friar and Operation Noah campaigner, Mark Dowd.

•  Quiet Gardens - nurturing the contemplative dimension of discipleship and ministry (all conference participants welcome) Time 20:15 - 21:15 Venue Keynes LT2 The Director, Revd Philip Roderick, will introduce the Quiet Garden Movement, a ministry of hospitality and prayer and show how it is relevant to the life of deanery and diocese. Hosted by the Quiet Garden movement.

•  CMS - Mission in the 21st century (all conference participants welcome) Time 20:00 - 21:00 Venue Keynes LT6 A promotion of CMS' understanding of world mission.

July 31st

•  "Inclusive Imperative: Anglican Welcome" - Inclusive Church seminar with supper (all conference participants welcome) Time 18:30 - 20:00 Venue Darwin Suite 1. A seminar on the Gospel roots and practical application of inclusive ethics with esteemed guests The Revd Dr Richard Burridge, (speaker) Ms Nomfundo Walaza, (respondent) and Professor Brian Thorne (chair).

•  Seven Passages: The Stories of Gay Christians (all conference participants welcome) Time 20:00 - 21:45 Venue Aphra Theatre. Compiled from the stories of gay Christians, Seven Passages is a play that looks at one of the deepest conflicts in contemporary culture. Reconciliation is sought through these compelling stories. Hosted by Claiming the Blessing.

•  Candlelit Pilgrimage (all conference participants welcome but tickets must be collected from the Information Centre in advance) Time 20:00 - 21:00 Venue Canterbury Cathedral, meet at the campus bus stop at 19:30 A unique opportunity to experience the atmosphere and spirituality of this great cathedral. This evening pilgrimage will allow delegates to explore the building in contemplative mode.

•  Brokenness and Healing in Palestine and Israel (all conference participants welcome) Time 20:00 - 21:30 Venue Keynes LT5 & Foyer A sacred space to reflect on the continuing injustice and conflict; a space for sharing and praying together to discern God's will for Palestine and Israel in the context of the conflict's global impact. Drinks and nibbles provided by host, Friends of Sabeel UK.

•  Meet the Anglican Church of Papua New Guinea (all conference participants welcome) Time 20:00 - 21:30 Venue Darwin Suite 3 A Reception to welcome old and new friends, and hear about the life, progress and current challenges of the Church in Papua New Guinea. Hosted by the Papua New Guinea Church Partnership.

Lambeth Online

• Lambeth on the Web - we'll provide either access to our Lambeth Pilgrimage Blog (so people around the world can follow what is - and is not - happening at Lambeth) or we'll list individual blogs
   in the Lambeth Blog Directory on this site.
• Integrity^USA has created a "one-stop" online gateway for news and other information related to the witness of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Anglicans in Canterbury, England, this summer:
  
  www.integrityusa.org/lambeth2008
  
  On the portal you will find...
  • Official Conference Information
  • Anglican & Other Christian LGBT Organizations Present At Lambeth
  • LGBT & Allied Blogs Covering Lambeth
  • LGBT Events Before & During Lambeth
  • Documentaries Being Shown During Lambeth
  • Books Being Discussed During Lambeth
  • LGBT Stalls At Lambeth Marketplace
  • News Feeds
  • Lambeth Projects