Mission – in its various forms – will be a constant theme throughout this year’s Lambeth Conference.

The Revd Canon Kenneth Kearon, who is the Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, said: ‘Mission will shape our Lambeth Conference in 2008, and mission agencies are vital partners with the bishops gathered there as together we explore what it means to be a mission-focussed church in the twenty-first century.’

The Rt Revd Jo Seoka, Bishop of Pretoria, said: ‘My hope for Lambeth is that it be a means of reconciliation and an opportunity for the Anglican Communion leadership to rediscover its common identity. USPG can play its role by linking its partners during the conference and create an enabling environment for creative dialogue on life-threatening issues.’

Lambeth 2008 will be crucial to the Anglican Communion. We pray that the conference will manifest God’s glory, plan and purpose for the church and the world.
The Rt Revd Purely Lyngdoh, Deputy Moderator, Church of North India

This week's prayers

Sunday 27

This week we continue to pray for the Lambeth Conference, for unity and partnership, for understanding and empathy, and for a willingness to listen and see life from different perspectives. Above all, we pray that God will be honoured and that all those attending the conference will be inspired in their desire to participate in God’s mission.

Monday 28

Pray for the province of the Indian Ocean and the troubled province of Jerusalem and the Middle East. Both are regions where people of different faiths are learning to live side by side. Theme: Engaging with a multi faith world: The bishop, other religions and Christian witness.

Tuesday 29

Pray for the Anglican Churches in Canada and Myanmar. The first is a country with unlimited freedoms, the second a country where freedoms are often restricted. Theme: Equal in God’s sight: When power is abused.

Wednesday 30

Remember today the Anglican Churches in two regions: Hong Kong, one of the wealthiest parts of the world, and West Africa, where many live below the poverty line. Theme: Living under scripture: The bishop and the Bible in mission.

Thursday 31

Pray for Burundi, where the church is tackling poverty and ethnic tensions. Today is also a special day for the spouses and a day during which participants will discuss the controversial subject of sexuality. Theme: Listening to God and each other: The bishop and human sexuality.

Friday 1

Pray for Pakistan, where political disputes are rife within both the church and the state. Pray also for the church in South East Asia. Theme: Fostering our common life: The bishop, the Covenant and the Windsor Process (1).

Saturday 2

Remember the Anglican Churches in Kenya and Ireland. And give thanks for the Lambeth Conference, which closes tomorrow with a formal final service. Pray that the lasting impact of the conference will be unity and a passion to make Christ known. Theme: Fostering our common life: The bishop, the Covenant and the Windsor Process (2).