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- 1978 - 1995 (Creation)
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Extent2 files
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Correspondence, mainly between Archbishop Runcie, Archbishop Carey, Terry Waite (Secretary for Anglican Communion Affairs) and the diocese. Subjects include Namibia and the visit by British MPs, the ordination of women and the Roman Catholic church, fund raising efforts for South Africa by a racially mixed choir. Sermon preached by Archbishop Runcie in Cape Town on 7th September 1986 and letter of thanks by Archbishop Tutu. Christmas message 1985 in which Archbishop Runcie refers to South Africa. Support by Synod of the Church of England for sanctions. Invitation to Archbishop Tutu (from Archbishop Runcie) to speak at the Lambeth Conference. Speech re authority in the Anglican Communion (1978). Visit by Archbishop Tutu and planned visit of Archbishop Carey.