The General Convention of the Episcopal Church affects me in a similar way that our liturgy does. Both are at once a celebration of who we are, of our life and labor together, of shared ministry and mission; but they are also imaginative speculations as to what we might become, or perhaps more rightly said, [...]
Archive for the ‘Deputy’ Category
California Dreamin’
Posted in The Rev. Jim Flowers on July 29, 2009 |
In retrospect
Posted in The Rev. Canon Beverly Gibson on July 21, 2009 |
This was my first time to experience the Episcopal Church at work in its triennial General Convention, and I quickly realized that you simply have to jump in and let the experience wash over you. I could register on a daily basis where I sensed we were going, but I knew that I would not [...]
Don’t sweat the small stuff
Posted in The Rev. Martha Kreamer on July 21, 2009 |
It has been a privilege to be in Anaheim at the General Convention and I’ve been blessed by beautiful worship, by the faithfulness and dedication of everyone involved, and by the 800 deputies, 300 bishops, and 2000 volunteers who made everything go smoothly; not to mention the ECW, youth presence, DOK, and Altar Guild. Paul [...]
Back from Anaheim
Posted in Vince Currie on July 20, 2009 |
As I reflect back on the 76 General th Convention of The Episcopal Church (July 2009), I see one of the best experiences of my 33 years attending this triennial event (my 12th General Convention!). It could have been the weather in Anaheim…it was beautiful every day! It could have been the facilities…they were world [...]
God is taking care of the church, we are taking care of each other
Posted in David Quittmeyer on July 19, 2009 |
My initial intention was to report periodically from Anaheim. I soon found out that the quality of my reporting would not be very good because: others of our deputation were doing an excellent job of reporting; my committee work ended up being very time-consuming; and as things went along, it became clear to me that [...]
