Wednesday
I spent Sunday D-025 (witness to the Anglican communion) came before the house of deputies. I trusted our deputies to listen prayerfully to the Holy Spirit when they voted.
Tuesday I visited the House of Bishops. The ecumenical and interreligious visitors were there to greet the Bishops. A cantor, an Episcopal priest, and an Islamic leader sang an Abrahamic Blessing blending their voices. At the end they hugged. It was a very moving experience.
Following that, the Bishops considered A-074 (Theological statement on interreligious relations). Bishop +Beisner received special Kudos for noticing erroneous reference.
Time off the floor means being able to walk the exhibit hall. Multiply by 50 the number of exhibits at our convention. There are lots of free items: buttons for every issue you can think of, note pads, pens, booklets, etc.
I hauled an alb and stole to Anaheim and was assigned as deacon at all Eucharists. The duties of the deacons are to carry a flagon of wine to the altar, take it to one of the ten communion stations (mine has been number one), fill the eight chalices, and then look important – and be ready to fill any chalices that get low.
Meanwhile I discovered a resolution that contains a litany on trafficking of women and another setting Prison Ministry Sunday. I am looking forward to sharing these at Epiphany.
It has been exciting to meet so many people from our diocese. Thanks to Anne Pierson for all her work encouraging people to come to Anaheim and serve as volunteers.
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