The Anglican Communion is served by four "Instruments of Communion". Their work is explained here.
The Archbishop of Canterbury is seen by the Anglican Communion of churches as a focus of unity.
The Archbishop of Canterbury is the Primate of All England and Diocesan Bishop of the Diocese of Canterbury.
Appointing the next Archbishop of Canterbury is a process led by the Crown Nominations Commission (CNC), whose role is to discern whom God may be calling to this vital ministry.
The Lambeth Conference takes place approximately every ten years. Bishops from around the Anglican Communion are invited to attend by the Archbishop of Canterbury. The Lambeth Conference meets for prayer, fellowship and conversation about church and world affairs. The last Lambeth Conference met in Canterbury in 2022. Its theme was “God’s Church for God’s World: walking, listening and witnessing together”. Visit the Lambeth Conference website here for more details and information about the Lambeth Calls.
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The Primates of the Anglican Communion are the chief Archbishops, Presiding Bishops, Moderators and chief pastors of the 41 provinces. Their churches are autonomous. The Archbishop of Canterbury chairs their meetings, which are held at varying intervals around the world. The most recent was in Rome in 2022.
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The Anglican Consultative Council (ACC) seeks to serve the needs of member churches. It comprises members of the laity, archbishops, bishops, priests, and deacons. Meetings take place approximately every three years.
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