Bishop inspired by Lambeth
by Ana Watts
“There is no substitute for face to face even when discussing difficult questions.” Bishop Claude Miller came to that conclusion at the 
Lambeth Conference, a once-a-decade event hosted by the Archbishop of Canterbury. “What a privilege to be the diocesan bishop at this time in the church's history, not only in our diocese but around the world.”
The bishops addressed social justice, the environment, poverty, ecumenism and issues around sexuality as they prayed, worshiped and studied. “There is so much going on and there is much good news. In particular the worship, Bible studies and the thoughts of the Archbishop (of Canterbury) have been a great joy. I have learned a great deal about world wide Anglicanism, amazing ... amazing. I have not encountered a soul that does not love the communion.”
The 2008 Lambeth Conference was held at the University of Kent in Canterbury, England from July 16 until Aug. 3 and was attended by 670 bishops from around the world. Spouses of many of the bishops attended a parallel program. Sharon Miller was photographed enjoying a choral event.
Anglican Journal stories covering each day of the Lambeth Conference are linked to the Aug. 5 issue of our Diocesan E News Photos of the conference are also available online.
