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How is it the same? How is it different?
For some of the bishops of The Episcopal Church, the 2008 Lambeth Conference is not their first. How do bishops from The Episcopal Church who attended past Lambeth Conferences view the 2008 event? How is it the same? How is it different?
NOTE: The 2008 event marks the third Lambeth Conference for one of the bishops of The Episcopal Church.
New View on Lambeth
For nearly half of the bishops of The Episcopal Church attending The Lambeth Conference in 2008, its their first as they had not been consecrated as bishops 10 years ago. Whats their take on the Lambeth Conference?
Women Bishops
The Episcopal Church has ordained women as priests for over 30 years and consecrated the first woman bishop in 1989. Today, women bishops are serving and teach the word of Our Lord in dioceses of all sizes large and small, urban and rural, all over the United States.
Bishops Working for a Just Society
Bishops from The Episcopal Church are organized to work with the elected and appointed government officials in the United States to promote legislation that helps society and fulfills the mission of the work of the Church. This hard-working and dedicated group of bishops is known as Bishops Working for a Just Society.
Working together to help re-build our community
In the face of natural and man-made disasters, the Episcopal Church is often one of the first on the scene, and one of the last to leave. Bishops of the Episcopal Church have worked hard, and have witnessed, the work of the church in disaster areas in the United States and outside the country.
Companion Dioceses
An overwhelming majority of the dioceses of The Episcopal Church have overseas connections as relationships with companion dioceses. The ministry is varied, but rewarding on all sides. These relationships provide a bridge in understanding and in ministry.
Chaplaincies
The Episcopal Church chaplains minister to the needs of those in prisons, healthcare facilities, and where military serve.