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| Lambeth Palace |
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has
opened the application process for young Christians around the world to spend
“a year in God’s time” at Lambeth Palace in London.
Christians aged 20-35 have the opportunity to
spend a year living together as a community inspired by the ancient monastic
traditions of St. Benedict, St. Francis and St. Ignatius. They will live
according to a shared Rule of Life and follow a pattern of silence, prayer,
worship, study and service to the poor.
The Community of St. Anselm will initially
consist of 16 people living at Lambeth Palace full-time, and up to 40 people,
who live and work in London, joining part-time.
Young Anglicans from around the Communion are
invited to apply to join the community – with both male and female applicants
welcome.
Welby, who is the abbot of the new community,
said: “I expect this venture to have radical impact – not just for the individuals
who participate but for life at Lambeth Palace, across the Church and in the
world we seek to serve. This is what we expect in following Jesus. I urge young
people to step up: here is an open invitation to be transformed and to
transform.”
The prior of the community, the Rev. Anders
Litzell, said: “There will be sacrifices required. People will need to leave
things behind.” He added: “This is a question of how we can model a life of
prayer and deep commitment shaped in the likeness of Christ for people who
aren’t going to be monks and nuns, but who want to embody the monastic
traditions, who want to draw from those deep wells and live a lifestyle
influenced by that spirituality.”
To find out more and apply, visit: http://stanselm.org.uk/
Taken from Lambeth Palace press release
Press release in French:http://stanselm.org.uk/about/vous-voulez-passer-une-annee-a-prier-au-palais-de-lambeth/
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