Lambeth Ends with No GLBT Resolution

In his final end of Lambeth address, Dr Rowan Williams emphasized the Church’s need to remain united, despite the absence of some 200 Bishops who boycotted the conference over the gay issue. “We may not have put an end to all our problems but the pieces are on the board… And in the months ahead it will be important to invite those absent from Lambeth to be involved in these next stages,” he said. Around 200 bishops, including those from Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda and Uganda, boycotted the meeting, while there are moves by clergy from Africa, Australia and the US to create a breakaway group in protest at more liberal attitudes towards homosexuality.

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Anglican Church ‘Wounded’ By Gay Boycott

“Bishops attending the Lambeth Conference have heard how the row over gay clergy has left the Anglican church a “wounded community”.

About 250 bishops - a quarter of those invited - have boycotted the event, following the consecration of the gay bishop of New Hampshire, Gene Robinson.”

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