WHENEVER WE HEAR OF a meeting, conference, exhibit, lecture, or special event that is of interest to Anglicans, we list it here. Generally we prefer to list only events that have a wide appeal, on the diocesan or national level. Alas, we cannot list most parish events.

Future and Current

USA: Without ceasing: Diocesan Conventions
The website of the Episcopal Church USA includes this calendar of the many and frequent diocesan conventions of that province.

USA: Virginia, Alexandria, 2009-2010: The Prayer Book At 30
'On September 12, 1979, the General Convention of the Episcopal Church approved the 1979 edition of the Book of Common Prayer for final adoption. Unlike its predecessors the 1979 edition included a paradigm shift designed to meet the different needs and hopes of a late Twentieth Century Church. Each of the lectures in the Prayer Book at 30 series will focus on innovative aspects of the Book of Common Prayer 1979, comparing expectations with actual experience, and looking for emerging trends in its continuing use.'

USA: New York City, 27-29 January 2010: Building an Ethical Economy
Does theology have a role in shaping a new economy? At Trinity Institute's 2010 Conference you’ll have an opportunity to help define the answer.

USA: New York City, 4 March 2010, 6 p.m.: The Redecking of the Altars: Ceremonialist Style and Parish Conflict in the Church of Charles I
David Cressy of the Ohio State University presents this instalment in the St. Robert Southwell, S.J. Lecture Series at the Flom Auditorium, William D. Walsh Family Library, Rose Hill Campus, Fordham University.

Canada: Alberta, Edmonton, 18-20 May 2010: Vital Church Planting Conference
Sponsored by the Diocese of Edmonton, Fresh Expressions Canada and the Wycliffe College Institute of Evangelism. 'a venue where some of the most creative and entrepreneurial leaders of our church—bishops, clergy and lay leaders from across the country—are gathering to network, learn, pray, and strategize together. After three years hosted in Toronto, we are looking forward to our first VCP West to be held in Edmonton'.

Canada: Nova Scotia, Halifax, 3-11 June 2010: General Synod 2010
'The next General Synod national meeting will be held at St. Mary's University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. While in Halifax, General Synod delegates will join with the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island to celebrate 300 years of continuous worship in their diocese.'

England: London, 3-4 September 2010: Action and Contemplation: Franciscan Spirituality Today
The Third Order of the Society of St Francis, together with St James, Piccadilly, sponsor this two-day conference. See also the Justice Peace and Integrity of Creation group of the TSSF.

Canada: Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island: 2010 Celebration
'the 300th Anniversary of the first B.C.P. service held in Canada. The exact date was October 10th, 1710, at Port Royal in Annapolis Royal. We also celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the opening of the Cathedral Church of All Saints, on September 10th., 1910. Our theme is "A journey Just Begun" from the Common Praise song 'She Flies on." 2010 Anniversary events will take place during the time leading up to the October 2010 celebration.'

Worldwide, 2011: The 400th anniversary of the KJV
'The 2011 Trust has been established to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible which was completed in 1611. There have been few more important single publications and its impact through history has been colossal. 2011 will be launched at Hampton Court, where the translation was commissioned at the 1604 Conference. The year will close on 16 November 2011 with a service in Westminster Abbey where, in the Jerusalem Chamber, the final editing of the Bible was completed.'

Past events

UK: King's College, Cambridge, 24 December 2009: A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
'The Festival was introduced in 1918 to bring a more imaginative approach to worship. It was first broadcast in 1928 and is now broadcast to millions of people around the world.' Download this year's service leaflet here, and find an online listening option. We'll be tuning in as well.

England: Canterbury, 16 July to 3 August 2008: Lambeth Conference
'The chief aims of our time together are, first, that we become more confident in our Anglican identity, by deepening our awareness of how we are responsible to and for each other; and second, that we grow in energy and enthusiasms for our task of leading the work of mission in our Church.'

Canada: Newfoundland, St John's, 8 May 2009: Dancing with the Priests
'eleven Anglican priests and their dance partners will take the floor in a unique twist on Dancing with the Stars. Our dancing priests – all members of the Anglican Church Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador – promise to master the steps and wow their audiences, all in the name of raising funds for Vibrant Communities.'

England: London, 29 June 2009: AGM of the Church of England Record Society
Entrance via the Main Gate, Lambeth Palace. Members and guests wishing to attend must notify the Honorary Secretary of COERS of their intention to come.

USA: California, Anaheim, 8-17 July 2009: General Convention 2009
The US Episcopal Church held its 76th triennial general convention in California this year. A variety of resources in English, French and Spanish are available online.

England: London, 13 October 2009: Operation Noah Lecture
'at Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge, the leading primate in the Church of England will speak on "The Climate Crisis: A Christian Response." The event comes a mere seven weeks before the crunch UN climate summit in Copenhagen and will set the scriptural and theological agenda.'

India: Kerala, 14 November 2008 - 15 November 2009: Sesquicentennial of Christ Church, Trivandrum
This site gives details of the celebrations and projects planned to celebrate the 150th anniversary of this oldest church in Trivandrum.