Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby to take break for ‘reflection and prayer’

Nov 23, 2020 by Jill

By Alina Polianskaya, iNews:

The Archbishop is expected to spend much of his time carrying out further study on reconciliation, the Church of England says.

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, is set to take a sabbatical and study leave starting in May 2021.

Lambeth Palace has confirmed that he will take time out for “reflection, prayer, and spiritual renewal” and will return to his official duties in September.

Mr Welby is expected to spend much of his time carrying out further study on reconciliation, which is one of the priorities of his time in the role and an area he has worked in for many years, his office announced.

He is set to split his time between Cambridge and United States.

Mr Welby posted on Twitter: “The Bible has lots to say about work and rest. I’ll be taking a sabbatical and study leave from May to early August next year.

“All CofE clergy can (and should!) apply for this every 7-10 years. It reminds us no minister is indispensable to the work of God.”

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Read also: The dying Church of England cannot afford a sabbatical by Tim Stanley, Telegraph (£)

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