It's a small world, it's a small church

As I arrived at the Sacramento airport for my flight to Anaheim today, I was greeted by Carlton Allen (Deputy alternate) who just happened to have boarding pass B-08 to my B-09. It was delightful to spend the flight chatting with him. He is here to help lead the Young Adult event at General Convention.

In the taxi ride to the hotel I discovered that our Somalian driver had spent a lot of time in Kenya as a refugee. In fact he and I had both been treated at the same Catholic hospital near Nairobi for different ailments. His story and the plight of his country and family remind me how vital it is to be part of our larger Communion and to be connected to the needs of our neighbors throughout the globe.

From the moment I stepped out of the cab I began to see people I know. Kent McNair+ and Mark Allen+ breezed through the lobby returning from the beach. Outside the Convention Hall our faithful Communications Director, Keri Lopez was glued to her phone. Inside our hard-working deputation were focused on the afternoon's presentations.

As a visitor to Convention on behalf of our Bishop and Diocese, it is my privilege to "float" and "hang out" with the wide variety of people who represent the entirety of the Episcopal Church. It is a great privilege and I'm delighted to be here.