In his moving presentation to the Compass Rose Society, Rowan spoke of the pressure to make the recent Lambeth Conference a certain kind of conference—a conference that would make decisions that would draw lines and pass resolutions. The design group, with broad representation across the globe of Anglican communities, came to the conclusion, that there [...]
Perhaps one of the greatest privileges of being part of the Compass Rose Society is the annual opportunity to be in the presence of Rowan Williams and to absorb the gentle grace, sharp wit, and tested faith he brings to the office of Archbishop of Canterbury. One just gets the sense he was born for [...]
The Compass Rose Society has been meeting for the last two days at Canterbury Cathedral enjoying the generous hospitality of the Cathedral Community and its Dean, the Very Rev. Robert Willis. On Friday we heard reports from the President, Bishop Philip Poole and the Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, Canon Kenneth Kearon. The Compass [...]
I’m here in Canterbury for the annual meeting of the Compass Rose Society, an International Organization which seeks to support the ministry of the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Anglican Communion. Over 270 members from 8 countries make common cause in providing resources for our Anglican brothers and sisters in different parts of the world. [...]