For the first
time ever, all Anglican Bishops from Africa will meet in Lagos,
Nigeria, from October 24 to 31, 2004 for the Africa Anglican Bishops
Conference (AABC).
The Bishops will fellowship,
consult and map out strategies to address various issues affecting
the Anglican Church in Africa and the continent in general.
The theme of the historic
gathering is “Africa comes of Age: An Anglican Self Evaluation.”
300 Diocesan and Suffragan Bishops are expected to attend.
Church of Nigeria (Anglican
Communion) is hosting the meeting while CAPA is the Conference
Secretariat. CAPA Design Committee has been meeting to plan the
event, in which Bishops are only be expected to transport themselves
while the accommodation will be provided by Church of Nigeria.
A Directory complete
with the contact details of all African Bishops and Dioceses is
being prepared and will be released at the Conference. Bishops
have been urged to provide CAPA Secretariat with their contacts
and passport photographs.
Bishops are expected
to confirm their participation to the AABC by April 2004. Those
requiring more information on the event are encouraged to liaise
with CAPA Secretariat.
IMPORTANT
PROVINCIAL & DIOCESAN INFORMATION:
Please complete
this form below to be used to prepare a directory for all Anglican
Dioceses in Africa. Return the duly completed form to Council
of Anglican Provinces of Africa (CAPA) through your Provincial
Secretary by March 31, 2003.
