Is it strange for a continuing Anglican to seek relations with segments of today’s Lambeth Conference? Early continuing laity originally desired relationships with orthodox bishops otherwise associated with Canterbury. Meanwhile, the Quadrilateral still serves as an important instrument for Anglican futures. This essay will discuss the role of English episcopacy, ending with the Bishop’s Report of 1920, and how such remains a vital compass for understanding our present dilemma.
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1. The Nature of the Crisis
2. Lambeth’s Vision
3. Free Churches
4. Old Catholics
5. A United Church
6. Conclusion