| Keep Rebuilding Bridges | |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, October 5, 2018 |
| Time | 10am for 10.30 start to 5pm |
| Place | Church House, Westminster |
George Bell (1883-1958) was considered one of the finest Bishops of the 20th century. His reputation has been almost irreparably damaged by a single allegation of sexual abuse. The Rebuilding Bridges conference seeks to find practical, specific ways to repair the damage caused by this one allegation, and to restore the good name and legacy of Bishop Bell. The money raised will be spent on hiring a suitable conference room at Church House Westminster, providing communication support for deaf and deafened attendees, as well as securing keynote speakers.
Keep Rebuilding Bridges
‘Keep Rebuilding Bridges’ Conference
Church House, Westminster, London, SW1P 3NZ
10.30 – 17.00 Friday October 5 2018
Keep Rebuilding Bridges is the follow-up to Rebuilding Bridges held last February. The Conference will take place on Bishop Bell Week to mark the 60th Anniversary of his death which fell on October 3.
Agenda
10.30 – Chair: Sandra Saer
Welcome
Opening Prayer
Apologies for Absence
Review of Feb 1 Resolutions
11.00 – Speaker: Bishop Dr Gavin Ashenden
11.30 Question & Answer
12.00 – Speakers: Vasantha Gnanadoss and Revd Peter Mullen
12.30 – Questions & Answer
13.00 – Lunch break
14.00 – Speaker: Former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Carey of Clifton
14.30 – Question and Answer
15.00 – Speakers: Revd Canon Professor David Jasper and Revd Dr Jules Gomes
15.30 – Question and Answer
16.00 – Conclusion and Closing Address
17.00 – Closing Prayer
Feb 1 Resolutions
(1) Archbishop Justin Welby to apologise for his ‘significant cloud’ concerning Bishop Bell
(2) Bishop of Chichester, Martin Warner, to invite Barbara Whitley, Bishop Bell’s niece, for a face-to-face meeting. (She has already requested such a meeting.)
(3) Chichester Cathedral’s Dean and Chapter to restore the name of 4 Canon Lane to George Bell House
(4) Chichester Cathedral’s Chancellor and Canon Librarian, the Rev’d Dr Anthony Cane, to permit the reinstatement of Bishop Bell’s portrait and plaque
(5) Chichester Cathedral’s Dean, the Very Rev’d Stephen Waine, to correct page 37 of the Cathedral Guide: Society and Faith
(6) The General Synod to undertake a Full Debate at the earliest opportunity, regarding the serious implications arising from Lord Carlile’s Report
Closing Prayer
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE MADE THIS EVENT POSSIBLE