Three members of this group--a Jewish cantor, a Muslim, and an Episcopal priest-- shared their traditions with us through their voices. They sang separately and in unison, and the blend of their intercessions was sublime. One of the most moving and memorable moments in the entire Convention.
Bonnie and I accompanied Judith to a place she knows well but we'd never seen: the 2nd floor of the Convention Center. Office space for committees is there, there's a press room, hospitality areas for Bishop's spouses, exhibition space, and a chapel.
We stopped first in Program, Budget & Finance room. It's enormous! This committee has worked so very hard, and tomorrow they will make their budget presentation to a Joint Session (Deputies and Bishops together.)
Judith is relieved the budget is at the printer!
The Liturgical Art Exhibition was a feast for the eyes and the spirit.
These panels tell the story of Ruth in needlework.
A small selection of the art on display.
The Three Kings.
Two of the Three.
The Chapel.
During our afternoon session, the Committee on World Mission presented its report on the amended version of D025 sent back to us by the House of Bishops.
"It's time to 'git 'er done'" said a deputy from Virginia as we debated a resolution that had already passed our House and the Bishops' by surprisingly large margins. As before, we did a vote by orders. We first record our votes by writing our names and checking a box.
Another happy, historic vote!
Then Randy (pictured above), our deputation's chair and senior member, uses an electronic voting device to report the outcome in the lay order and the clerical order.
Once again D025 passed overwhelmingly.
Bill has a new t-shirt!
Deb went up to the podium today, as Secretary of the Communications Committee.
The House passed a resolution recommended by Communications for a study/research period before making any changes at Episcopal Life, our denominational newspaper, and will continue the monthly edition for the time being. (This is the resolution I testified in favour of last week.)
We had a very brief Province 1 (New England dioceses) Caucus. Then some of us walked all the way to Disneyland Village for our Province 1 Dinner at Naples restaurant. The Bishop arrived in time to eat with us. However, he had to leave for a meeting before the balloon girl could finish making a special bishop's mitre for him.
In our Bishop's absence, Ellie had possession of it. She also had responsiblity for getting it back to the hotel.
The House of Bishops meets on Level 3 of the Convention Center. Maybe I'll make it way up there on Thursday or Friday.
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