And Now from Nigeria:

Things are coming fast and furious today. Here's the reply (via Thinking Anglicans) from the Church of Nigeria about Bishop Minns perhaps not getting an invitation to Lambeth:

According to Anglican Mainstream:

Witholding invitation to Minns is witholding invitation to all Nigerian Bishops - Akinola

Tuesday May 22nd 2007, 5:42 pm

In response to requests for comments on the Lambeth Conference invitations, Archbishop Peter Akinola reaffirms that the Church of Nigeria is committed to the CAPA commissioned report “The Road to Lambeth”.

Since only the first set of invitations had been sent, it is premature to conclude who will be present or absent at the conference. However, the withholding of invitation to a Nigerian bishop, elected and consecrated by other Nigerian bishops will be viewed as withholding invitation to the entire House of Bishops of the Church of Nigeria.

The Lord bless you as you remain in Christ.

The Venerable AkinTunde Popoola
Director Communication
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Primate’s Office, 24 Douala Str., Wuse Zone 5, P.O. Box 212 ADCP, Abuja,
F.C.T., Nigeria.

It was Archbishop Akinola who called Lambeth a mere "jamboree." If so, why is an invitation to a "jamboree" so important? And again, whatever happened to John 17:20-26?

Pray for the church.

RFSJ