Bishop Wendell Gibbs greets Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams

by Herb Gunn

Over 650 bishops from around the Anglican Communion arrived this week at Canterbury and the University of Kent just north of the English city 70 miles east of London. Bishops from the Episcopal Church constitute about one-quarter of the participants.
 

The first three days of the conference preceding the formal opening service on Sunday, July 20, has been marked by Bible study and retreat. Nearly every account of the time the bishops shared with Archbishop Rowan Williams underscored the tone of serious reflection that will undergrid the two-week conference.

"Bible study has begun," reflected Bishop Wendell Gibbs after the first day of activity. "My group includes two bishops from Papua New Guinea, a bishop from Australia, one from Toronto, one from Sudan, one from Tanzania and myself. There is one other bishop that is supposed to be in the group but did not attend today; that bishop is from Bristol."

On Sunday, July 20, the bishops and spouses participated in the opening worship service at Canterbury Cathedral where Bishop Duleep de Chickera, the bishop of Colombo in Sri Lanka, called for an "inclusive communion."

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MDG March in London

On July 24, Anglican bishops will take to the streets of London to emphasize commitment to MDGs

[Episcopal News Service] When Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams and more than 600 Anglican bishops, their spouses and other faith leaders from around the United Kingdom march through central London July 24, Episcopalians back home can "march" with them.

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On Saturday, July 26, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Detroit Circle of Promise will be joined by the Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program Wayne County (BCCCP) and the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute to host a free community event on Detroit's Riverfront. A mix of inspiration and information, the family-friendly event will raise awareness about breast cancer, the alarming disparities that lead to higher death rates among African American women and what everyone can do to bring about change.
 
The event runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with entertainment throughout and brief programs at noon and 3 p.m. BCCCP representatives will enroll eligible women for free breast cancer screenings and other experts will share healthy lifestyle information.
 
"The Detroit Circle of Promise event will bring people together to engage our community in a pledge to save lives," said Maureen Keenan Meldrum, chair of the Komen Detroit Race for the Cure®. "We invite everyone to come out, learn about the life-saving services available and serve as ambassadors to empower others to take charge of their health."