Stories from the collection
Spend a little time with the people, gatherings and concerns behind the records.
Gathered in Bolivia, 2012
The General Synod met in Santa Cruz de la Sierra from 1 to 4 November 2012. Archbishop Follick’s letter sent blessings to those gathering and thanked Archbishop Lorite and Archbishop Firestone for their work. The letter and surviving photographs bring us closer to that occasion.
Collection reference: FPEC-S0001
Remembering neighbours far from home
In September 2015, Archbishop Palmer wrote to the Communion about migrants and refugees seeking safety in Europe. His letter invited prayer and compassion for people facing hardship and uncertainty.
Collection reference: FPEC-S0002
Christmas hope in a troubled world
Archbishop Palmer’s Christmas message of December 2015 spoke of the Incarnation and God’s love amid the troubles of the world. Its closing blessing offers a small glimpse of the pastoral correspondence preserved here.
Collection reference: FPEC-S0003
Learning for ministry
A surviving International Faith Theological Seminary prospectus describes preparation for Anglican ministry in an African setting. Worship, preaching, spiritual guidance, teaching and dialogue appear together in its account of a minister’s calling. We share it as a chapter in the history of theological learning.
Collection reference: FPEC-S0004