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.

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The Most Reverend Edwin Duane Follick

It is a special honor for me to extend every good wish and pray for God’s grace on the eve of the forthcoming November convention of the Free Protestant Episcopal Church in honor of the 115th year of founding in 1897.

My every blessing to all those in attendance at this significant convocation with the prayer that all participants may return to their respective See and proclaim the redemption of the world through Jesus Christ. May this meeting with our colleagues bring new strength and meaning to the missionary purpose.

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  1. People gathered in the life of the Church.

    People gathered in the life of the Church.

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These are glimpses of our past. Communities, names and relationships have changed over time; we honour the people and faith remembered here.

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An anniversary message from the Archbishop Primus

The Most Reverend Ricardo Lorite de Lima at a gathering with members of the community.

2 November 1897 – 2 November 2026

129th Anniversary of the Free Protestant Episcopal Church of England

A history of faith, freedom and commitment to the Gospel.

To celebrate 129 years is not merely to remember a historic date. It is to reaffirm a commitment: to preserve our identity, honour our history, strengthen our Worldwide Communion and continue proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ with freedom, dignity, love and responsibility.

The Most Reverend Ricardo Lorite de Lima
Archbishop Primus

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