May 2008

1 May

18:00 The Archbishop gave a lecture entitled 'Religious belief and Human Rights' at the London School of Economics. Discover the text and photographs.

5 – 9 May

The Archbishop made a visit to Rome to convene the seventh 'Building Bridges' conference of Christian and Muslim academics, attend the installation of the new Director of the Anglican Centre and make a private visit to His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI.

10 May

14:00 The Lambeth Palace garden was open to the public as part of the National Gardens Scheme. Discover more about the 2008 open days.

11 May Pentecost

07:30 The Archbishop preached and presided at the Sunday Eucharist during a visit to Royal Alexandra & Albert School, Reigate, Surrey.

13 May

09:00 The Archbishop hosted a roundtable discussion on climate change with business and civil society leaders to mark the 1st anniversary of the 'Together' coalition. See pictures and read the transcript of what the Archbishop said. Press release available here.

17:00 The Archbishop gave a blessing in a service at St Paul's Cathedral for the annual Festival of the Corporation of Sons of the Clergy Festival.

15 May

10:30 – 16:30 The Archbishop will host the 2008 Theological Education Day at Lambeth Palace in which he will outline his vision to candidates of the Archbishop's Examination in Theology. Read the transcript of his speech here.

16 May

15:00 – 19:00 The Archbishop made a pastoral visit to Canterbury Christ Church University to lead a service at their Chapel and answer questions from staff and students in a seminar.

25 May

17:30 – 21:30 The Archbishop attended a poetry evening hosted by Rev. Ian Tattum at St Barnabas Parish Church, Southwark.

29 May

11:30 – 14:00 The Archbishop attended, as patron, the opening of the Goldsmiths' Summer Exhibition: Treasures of the English Church: Sacred Gold and Silver 800-2000.