The ABC takes some leave
Ruth Gledhill reports that the Archbishop of Canterbury is taking a "study leave" in June and July, followed by his annual holiday in August. That leaves only a handful of dates on which he could meet with the Episcopal Church's House of Bishops before the September 30 deadline by which the bishops must respond to recommendations from the Primates of the Anglican Communion.
Perhaps he's going looking for a chair of moral theology in some nice quiet out of the way college. That would be a good move for him at this point.
Posted by Richard Lyon | March 29, 2007 2:13 PM
Perhaps we could find an opportunity for him to study here in the US. The resources of the networks of theological schools in the Boston area (including EDS) or in Berkeley, California (including CDSP) should be sufficient for anyone's standards.
Posted by mscottsail | March 29, 2007 2:34 PM
Rowan's personal visage would fit in nicely in Bezerkly.
Posted by Richard Lyon | March 29, 2007 2:51 PM
Surely you can't be meaning Moral theology???
Posted by Göran Koch-Swahne | March 29, 2007 4:56 PM
Rowan Williams spending more time listening to God can only be to the good, as far as I'm concerned. I've been as disappointed with his words and deeds as anyone, but I don't see how piling on at this point helps the situation. I hope he spends the vast majority of the time in retreat and that this time calls him back to his better self.
Posted by Bill Carroll | March 29, 2007 5:39 PM
Prayers go with him, and our best hopes.
Posted by The Rev. Richard E. Helmer | March 29, 2007 7:21 PM