Bishop's Lambeth essay says unity does not result in uniformity

A new book which has been hitting the headlines includes a significant essay from the Bishop of Chelmsford, Rt Revd John Gladwin. A Fallible Church: Lambeth Essays contains contributions from leading Anglicans of different backgrounds and traditions brought together by Kenneth Stevenson.

As Anglicans from around the world prepare for this summer’s Lambeth Conference, the authors explain how God continues to use the Anglican communion, fallible like all of humanity, for the furtherance of his kingdom.

Drawing on his experience of visiting Chelmsford’s partner dioceses in Kenya in 2006, Bishop John finds that human experience is rooted in diverse cultures.  There is much to be learnt from our witness in different contexts.  The love of God in Jesus Christ brings different people together. But unity does not result in uniformity. The differences need to be respected before Anglicans can fully engage with one another.

A Fallible Church is published by Darton, Longman and Todd at £10.95 or £8.95 from the Diocesan Resources Centre resources@chelmsford.anglican.org 01245 294405.