Bishops of Pittsburgh to Attend Lambeth

May 6, 2008

In a media statement published May 6 on their diocesan website, Bishop Robert Duncan of Pittsburgh and assistant Bishop Henry Scriven said they plan to attend the Lambeth Conference of Anglican bishops July 16-Aug. 4.

Both previously said they would be attending the Global Anglican Future Conference organized by traditionalist Global South Anglican leaders and scheduled to be held in the Holy Land in late June.

“After consulting with the people of Pittsburgh and our friends around the globe, we have come to the conclusion that it is necessary for us to be present at both gatherings,” Bishop Duncan said. “Given the expense and the stated intent of the Archbishop of Canterbury that Lambeth can no longerbe considered a decision-making council of the church, choosing to be present was not easy.” the rest image