Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Wrapping up

The Sun finally came out yesterday, and many of the bishops headed for the lake, canoes, and splashing each other (see attached). We just finished our final Eucharist together and farewell dinner. Many of the attendees have already left, so it was a smaller group. Many agreed that this was one of the better meetings that we have had. There was a minimum of posturing and debating, and a much better collegial spirit. We listened to some great speakers, discussed the hard topics of the day (money), elected a new bishop for Ecuador, heard about new strategies for Latino ministry, and were briefed on some important changes in the medical insurance coverage (better and cheaper). I look forward to sharing all this with you when I return. In the meantime, you can access our pastoral letter to all the churches on the either or own or the Episcopal News Service website. I also understand that there will soon be a video of some of us singing gospel songs in the chapel on YouTube. Perhaps if you search under "singing bishops?" Tomorrow (Thursday), I will be pack on the plane, headed west. I will be glad to be back in warmer climes and familiar faces.

5 comments:

Ann said...

Thanks to you and all the other blogging bishops for showing us both the serious and fun side of your meetings.

Anonymous said...

Thanks for "taking us with you." I assume you are home safe and sound. Carol H

Mark said...

Why are Anglican blogs so non=responsive? My wife and I, our kids, and grandkids are all RC. We help three young men 20-25. One is RC; the others have no religious affiliation. They want to talk to some good blogger about...well...girls and religion. All three are former football players from a small town and that can be trouble for a young guy. Can you suggest a blog that will respond.

jbvpron said...

I AM HAPPY TO BE ABLE TO READ ABOUT YOUR TRAVELS. JIM

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