Introduction to the community
The Community of St Anselm is an Acknowledged Religious Community in the Church of England, founded by Archbishop Justin Welby in 2015 as part of his first priority: the renewal of prayer and Religious life. We draw together Christians aged 20-35 from all over the world, and any branch of the Christian family tree, for a year of living a shared life of prayer, theological study and service to the poor. There are three spaces of belonging for members: Immersive (Resident at Lambeth Palace), Integrated (Working and living outside) and Alumni (those who have completed the year and are dispersed across the world). All members shape their lives around the Community’s Rule of Life and participate in Community meetings, retreats and other activities.
Contact details
Address: Lambeth Palace, London SE1 7JU
Community information
Bishop Visitor: The Right Reverend Matthew Gunter, Bishop of Fond du Lac, The Episcopal Church, USA
Leadership
Leader: The Most Reverend Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury
Assumed office 3 September 2015
Dean: The Reverend Simon Lewis
Membership
Up to 15 Immersive Members and 15 Integrated Members each year (September-June).
Community Members commit to a year of active membership, and so the membership (with the exception of the Core Team and Council) rotate from year to year.
