The Rt. Rev. N.T. Wright, Bishop of Durham since 2003, has announced his retirement from that historic and influential office, effective Aug. 31.
Wright, 61, will become Research Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at the
As a watching world wonders if Anglicanism is falling apart, major players in the Anglican Communion are assured of unity. But it is an assurance that is mingled with a deep sorrow.
These were recurrent themes in conversations The Christian Post had with most of the Global South archbishops and representatives. This paper had met them...
The Fourth Blast of the Trumpet
The image of the trumpet blast seems to be an over-dramatic description of the communiqué issued from the latest Global South Encounter. In fact, the response to it has been somewhat muted. But as a guest at the conference, I believe that it fully deserves the title ‘trumpet’ and will...
Let me speak in two parts.
Firstly, a couple of closing words to end this Encounter. Let me give you some insights on the ‘behind the scenes” challenges in organizing this Conference.
The original intent was to host this Encounter in England. Even up to August last year, this was our intent. I still remember that when the...
First of all I wish to thank you very much for the warm hospitality that I have received from you all. You made me truly feel comfortable and at home amongst brethren. I wish to thank our host His Grace Archbishop John Chew and all the support he has given to the small Coptic community in Singapore over the years. To all the organizers,...
The fruit of several days of reflection, prayer, sharing and seeking the Lord was seen on the final day of the 4th Anglican Global South-to-South Encounter, as the will of God in leading His church in the Global South continues to be worked out.
Archbishop John Chew invited the Western Associates of the Global South to share their...
(Photo: Elder Fu Xianwei presented gifts to Abp Kolini and Abp Chew)
The reflecting and meditating has largely been done; day 4 of the 4th Anglican Global South-to-South Encounter was a time for action.
The day opened with the African delegates leading the Holy Communion Service, with Archbishop Ian Ernest in his homily urging the...
Let me firstly extend a personal welcome to Singapore and I trust that our hospitality teams have been taking good care of you. I was privileged to have been at the last 2 encounters – that may or may not be a good thing. Continuity can be very helpful but I realise that staying too long results in excess baggage. If you travel as...
29. April 2010
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