Spring / Summer 2013
The Archbishop’s Inauguration, Upcoming Events and The Society’s Future:
A MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT JOHN L. PETERSON Dear Friends, It was a privilege to be elected the new President of the Compass Rose Society by the Society’s Board last October at its annual meeting in Canterbury. I can honestly say that the Society is a far more influential organization today in the life of the Anglican Communion than it was when I completed my term as Secretary General of the Anglican Communion in December 2004. Much of the growth came as a result of the outstanding presidential leadership of Bishop Philip Poole over the last eleven years. Philip’s dedication and commitment to the global ministry of the Compass Rose Society as it supports the ministry of the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Anglican Communion will be a witness for decades to come. We are all indebted to Philip for his leadership.
The Inauguration of Archbishop Welby
L to R: T he Archbishop seeks entrance to the cathedral by striking the west door three times. Evangeline Kanagasooriam waits to greet the Archbishop as he enters.
The Compass Rose Society was given three seats at the inauguration of Justin Portal Welby when he became the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury on 21 March 2013 in Canterbury Cathedral. Society officers Bishop of Texas Andy Doyle and Treasurer, Robert J. Biehl, and I were honored to represent the Society that day in the “Mother Cathedral” of the Anglican Communion. The tone of the service was set immediately after Archbishop Justin knocked three times on the west door of the Cathedral with his crozier (pastoral staff).
The Archbishop responded: “I am Justin, a servant of Jesus Christ, and I come as one seeking the grace of God, to travel with you in his service together.” Evangeline then asked: “Why have you been sent to us?” And the Archbishop responded: “I am sent as Archbishop to serve you, to proclaim the love of Christ and with you to worship and love him with with heart and soul, mind and strength.”
He was greeted by Evangeline Kanagasooriam with these words: “We greet you in the name of Christ. Who are you and why do you request entry?”
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