The Lambeth Partnership brings together prayerful and financial support for the personal ministry of the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Rooted at Lambeth Palace, the Partnership exists to strengthen the Archbishop’s work in the Church of England, across the Anglican Communion and in public life. It enables strategic initiatives, builds capacity around key priorities, and sustains projects that serve the Church’s witness in the world.
As the ministry of each Archbishop develops, so too does the focus of the Partnership. What follows reflects work that has been supported in recent years, alongside initiatives that continue today.
Reconciliation
The Lambeth Partnership has supported the Archbishop’s reconciliation ministry, equipping the Anglican Communion and the wider Church to serve as a global peace-building body.
This included resourcing peacemakers on the ground and helping to build a movement of reconciling leaders through the Reconciling Leaders Network.
That work now continues beyond Lambeth Palace structures, and the Reconciling Leaders Network is carried forward through Difference and its global programmes.
Learn more about Difference and the Reconciling Leaders Network.
Renewal of prayer and religious life
The Partnership has also supported initiatives focused on the renewal of prayer and the religious life within the Church.
This included the Community of St Anselm at Lambeth Palace, which welcomed members from around the world for a year of prayer, study and service to the poor. Through rhythms of daily prayer and shared life, it sought to nurture a deeper commitment to Christ at the heart of the Church’s leadership.
While specific programmes have evolved over time, confidence in the Gospel remains central to the Archbishop’s ministry and to the life of the Church.
Making disciples worldwide
The Lambeth Partnership continues to support Thy Kingdom Come, the global ecumenical movement that unites Christians in prayer that more people might come to know Jesus Christ.
Each year, between Ascension and Pentecost, millions of Christians across denominations and traditions join together in intentional prayer for the Church’s evangelism and witness. What began as a small initiative has grown into a worldwide movement, with resources translated into many languages and used across continents.
Find out more about Thy Kingdom Come.
Want to find out more?
If you would like to explore supporting the Lambeth Partnership, or to learn more about how it enables the Archbishop’s ministry, please contact [email protected].