The meeting of Anglican Primates took place in Canterbury last week. At its conclusion, they stated, ‘It is our unanimous desire to walk together. However, given the seriousness of these matters we formally acknowledge this distance by requiring that for a period of three years the Episcopal Church in America will no longer represent us on ecumenical and interfaith bodies, and should not be appointed or elected to an internal standing committee. While continuing to participate in the internal bodies of the Anglican Communion, they will not take part in decision-making on any issues pertaining to doctrine or polity. We have asked the Archbishop of Canterbury to appoint a task group to maintain conversation among ourselves with the intention of restoration of relationship, the rebuilding of mutual trust, healing the legacy of hurt, recognising the extent of our commonality, and exploring our deep differences, ensuring they are held between us in the love and grace of Christ.’ See also article 1 in this week’s world section of Prayer Alert.