The Camel looks real but is only a cutout.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
A Tour of the Exhibit Hall
Many interesting items on offer in the marketplace part of the exhibit hall. (Which closed yesterday. Our deputation did its share of shopping, as usual!)
The Camel looks real but is only a cutout.
The Camel looks real but is only a cutout.
10 Days in Indianapolis
From Mark Jekins...
The last ten days in Indianapolis have been dizzying to say the least. My first General Convention was here in Indianapolis back in 1994. Since then, I've attended as a deputy or alternate. This was my first time since 1994 as a visitor - a different role for me but I managed to find plenty of work to do.
As a relative newcomer, I began my time here feeling like I had one foot in the old and one foot in the new. It was a joy to catch up with so many people from previous conventions as well as folks from Michigan, my former home. But the feeling straddling two different lives dissipated quickly as I was invited by our deputation into their community and deliberations. I am grateful to our Bishop, our Bishop-elect and to the entire deputation for their graceful and genial welcome. It's been a great time to reconnect with many old friends from around the country as well as to make new friends from New Hampshire.
Mark
http://www.facebook.com/KeeneObservations
The last ten days in Indianapolis have been dizzying to say the least. My first General Convention was here in Indianapolis back in 1994. Since then, I've attended as a deputy or alternate. This was my first time since 1994 as a visitor - a different role for me but I managed to find plenty of work to do.
As a relative newcomer, I began my time here feeling like I had one foot in the old and one foot in the new. It was a joy to catch up with so many people from previous conventions as well as folks from Michigan, my former home. But the feeling straddling two different lives dissipated quickly as I was invited by our deputation into their community and deliberations. I am grateful to our Bishop, our Bishop-elect and to the entire deputation for their graceful and genial welcome. It's been a great time to reconnect with many old friends from around the country as well as to make new friends from New Hampshire.
Mark
http://www.facebook.com/KeeneObservations
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Photos
Mr. Secretary's colorful coat, Legislative Day 6
Our deputation is participating in a knitting challenge, to see how many mittens, hats, and scarves we can produce for children in Claremont.
Here are the results as of Legislative Day 7 (Wednesday), excluding a scarf Betsy just completed:
Susan Langle took this photo of a young lady who is collecting all badges available and being handed out to convention attendees. As you see, there are lots and lots of badges!
A photo povided by Bill from The Episcopal Network on Stewardship awards event earlier in Convention.
Also from Bill, as we were standing before Convention presenting our Coadjutor-elect.
We use these devices for electing people to positions, or if the President of the HoD cannot determine from voice for or show of red and green cards what the will of the house might be. (The sparkly frog came from the Hmong booth in the Exhibit Hall. More on the exhibits in a future post.)
Our bishops at the Joint Session for the budget presentation.
Our deputation is participating in a knitting challenge, to see how many mittens, hats, and scarves we can produce for children in Claremont.
Here are the results as of Legislative Day 7 (Wednesday), excluding a scarf Betsy just completed:
Susan Langle took this photo of a young lady who is collecting all badges available and being handed out to convention attendees. As you see, there are lots and lots of badges!
A photo povided by Bill from The Episcopal Network on Stewardship awards event earlier in Convention.
Also from Bill, as we were standing before Convention presenting our Coadjutor-elect.
We use these devices for electing people to positions, or if the President of the HoD cannot determine from voice for or show of red and green cards what the will of the house might be. (The sparkly frog came from the Hmong booth in the Exhibit Hall. More on the exhibits in a future post.)
Our bishops at the Joint Session for the budget presentation.
Come, Holy Spirit
From Susan Langle...
As we finish our work with diligence, grace and exceedingly large amounts of coffee we continue to pray. This one rings in my ears, the opening prayers from the Integrity Eucharist on Monday night:
Rejoice now, Mother Church, with all creation, For God has sent the Holy Spirit into our hearts to call us out of darkness into light;
the Holy Spirit, who moved over the waters in the darkness of eternal night before the Creation, comes with fire to illuminate our darkness;
the Holy Spirit, who spoke through the prophets to condemn injustice and give hope to the oppressed, comes with fire to purge our world;
the Holy Spirit, who descended at the baptism of Jesus to proclaim him God’s anointed one, comes with fire to reveal God’s love;
the Holy Spirit, who came upon the apostles at Pentecost to send them out into all the world and to proclaim the gospel to all people, comes with fire to renew and inspire the church.
Come, O Holy Spirit, and fill us.
As we finish our work with diligence, grace and exceedingly large amounts of coffee we continue to pray. This one rings in my ears, the opening prayers from the Integrity Eucharist on Monday night:
Rejoice now, Mother Church, with all creation, For God has sent the Holy Spirit into our hearts to call us out of darkness into light;
the Holy Spirit, who moved over the waters in the darkness of eternal night before the Creation, comes with fire to illuminate our darkness;
the Holy Spirit, who spoke through the prophets to condemn injustice and give hope to the oppressed, comes with fire to purge our world;
the Holy Spirit, who descended at the baptism of Jesus to proclaim him God’s anointed one, comes with fire to reveal God’s love;
the Holy Spirit, who came upon the apostles at Pentecost to send them out into all the world and to proclaim the gospel to all people, comes with fire to renew and inspire the church.
Come, O Holy Spirit, and fill us.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Keeping Up
The deputation (minus our alternates), photographed during yesterday's Joint Session to hear the presentation of the Triennial Budget.
Our responsibilities in our committees, our respective houses, and to one another have prevented regular blogging. Sunday seems like a long time ago...it is now Wednesday and we have proceeded through several legislative days. Much amazing work and discernment has been done, and it seems unfair to highlight particular resolutions, because so many are important and necessary.
In coming days, as we reflect and distill events and experiences, deputies can update the blog. In the meantime, lots of photos will be posted to reflect what's happening. Our folks have been sending me their stuff, so as time permits I will play catch-up.
I will merely present yesterday's activities--only because they are freshest in my mind. The House of Deputies passed--unanimously--the much-discussed and closely followed resolution on Structural Reform. It was a big moment and concluding with a hymn sing. This morning, the House of Bishops concurred--unanimously! We are committed to a process that, God willing, will bring good changes to make us an even more missional church.
In the other notable action yesterday, the House of Deputies--after sensitive debate--with the House of Bishops in passing the resolution providing liturgious resources and a rite for the blessing of same-gender unions. We've not had time to really follow what is being said of this beyond the walls of our convention center complex.
Also, a new President of the House of Deputies was elected, The Rev. Gay Jennings. She is known to many of our clergy through her work with CREDO as well as her long involvement in General Convention. To those of us on the previous Bishop Search and Election Committees, she was a highly valued consultant to our process. This is an exciting development.
We are having a good, if busy, time, deepening relationships within our deputation, and as always making new friends across the wide spectrum of our church. We are blessed to participate in this ginormous "Council of the Church," and uplifted by some magnificent liturgies. (The Integrity Eucharist, with our own bishop preaching, was a highlight, as always.)
Check this space for photos and more!
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Sunday, July 8, 2012
All Work & No Play? No way!
After morning Eucharist, the Diocese of Indianapolis hosted their diocesan event at Victory Field, the lovely baseball stadium across from the Convention Center and the JW Marriott where our deputation is staying. It was hot (in the 90's) but since it has been in the 100-somethings all week, we welcomed the "cool" weather and went forth to partake of the fun and free food. And we donated to relief and outreach efforts in Sudan and Brasilia and Haiti.
Rock climbing.
Steel band.
Playing musical chairs in the stadium seats.
Indiana is the Limestone State, so there was a stonecutter.
A happy potter (our illustrious and talented Charles!)
It's the 159th birthday of the host diocese, so lots of cake!
Attempting a world record Samba!
People on stilts.
I don't know who the costumed lady represented exactly, I only know she must've been very hot in her gown.
Members of our merry band enjoyed themselves. Marjorie at one of the booths.
Your blogger, showing her affection for Mr. Spock (sorry, Captain Kirk!)
Rock climbing.
Steel band.
Playing musical chairs in the stadium seats.
Indiana is the Limestone State, so there was a stonecutter.
A happy potter (our illustrious and talented Charles!)
It's the 159th birthday of the host diocese, so lots of cake!
Attempting a world record Samba!
People on stilts.
I don't know who the costumed lady represented exactly, I only know she must've been very hot in her gown.
Members of our merry band enjoyed themselves. Marjorie at one of the booths.
Your blogger, showing her affection for Mr. Spock (sorry, Captain Kirk!)
Sunday
So all that info-gathering on action in committees was shared this morning among the deputation at breakfast in the hotel.
I capatured the Bishops lining up before they were to process in to Sunday Eucharist.
About 4000 people were at Eucharist.
Then the deputation met again during the lunch hour. We had to wait to get into the meeting space but made good use of our time in the corridor. Checking messages...
...and blogging!
Soon we'll find out what Legislative Day 4 has in store.
I capatured the Bishops lining up before they were to process in to Sunday Eucharist.
About 4000 people were at Eucharist.
Then the deputation met again during the lunch hour. We had to wait to get into the meeting space but made good use of our time in the corridor. Checking messages...
...and blogging!
Soon we'll find out what Legislative Day 4 has in store.
by Susan Langle...
“It is by prayer that we walk in the balance” When we are weary. When we are ready to begin, or longing to take our leave or moving into difficult waters, and the President of the House of Deputies calls forward our Chaplain. Deputy Eaton, a priest in Navajoland Area Mission, begins her prayers with images on the Jumbotron – the desert; blue sky; the ocean; a river at sunset. And she reminds us that we need prayer to hold us upright. We need prayer to keep walking in the difficult places. We need prayer to stay steady. We yearn to walk in the balance, and so we pray.
“Love is intangible and unstoppable” In three ballrooms put together hundreds of chairs filled with people. L sat with the other members of the Prayer book Liturgy and Church Music Committee listening to those who signed the long list to offer brief remarks on the resolution and liturgies of Blessing for same gender couples. As I sat facing the crowd and attending the 40 or so speakers who came one by one to the microphones, I kept watching a group of visitors, high school students sitting in the first row a few feet in front of me. They were totally engaged in the process of the Church being the Church. After the hearing was over I went to hear what they had to say. They come from Michigan with some pretty cool adults. They are each articulate, eager and they are filled with the power of the Spirit. “Isn’t it discrimination to withhold this blessing?” “Why do people care who others love?” Love gets the final word. The Love at the heart of the Universe. That Love is unstoppable.
“If the horse is dead, dismount” We can’t help it. We debate. We amend. We discuss. We perfect. We listen and talk and talk and talk. The Word made flesh. Words from different perspectives, from so many different contexts and perspectives are offered with courage, and heard with patience. So many words. But as Deputy Freeman from North Carolina reminded my committee with humor and wisdom, sometimes we need to just get on with it.
“It is by prayer that we walk in the balance” When we are weary. When we are ready to begin, or longing to take our leave or moving into difficult waters, and the President of the House of Deputies calls forward our Chaplain. Deputy Eaton, a priest in Navajoland Area Mission, begins her prayers with images on the Jumbotron – the desert; blue sky; the ocean; a river at sunset. And she reminds us that we need prayer to hold us upright. We need prayer to keep walking in the difficult places. We need prayer to stay steady. We yearn to walk in the balance, and so we pray.
“Love is intangible and unstoppable” In three ballrooms put together hundreds of chairs filled with people. L sat with the other members of the Prayer book Liturgy and Church Music Committee listening to those who signed the long list to offer brief remarks on the resolution and liturgies of Blessing for same gender couples. As I sat facing the crowd and attending the 40 or so speakers who came one by one to the microphones, I kept watching a group of visitors, high school students sitting in the first row a few feet in front of me. They were totally engaged in the process of the Church being the Church. After the hearing was over I went to hear what they had to say. They come from Michigan with some pretty cool adults. They are each articulate, eager and they are filled with the power of the Spirit. “Isn’t it discrimination to withhold this blessing?” “Why do people care who others love?” Love gets the final word. The Love at the heart of the Universe. That Love is unstoppable.
“If the horse is dead, dismount” We can’t help it. We debate. We amend. We discuss. We perfect. We listen and talk and talk and talk. The Word made flesh. Words from different perspectives, from so many different contexts and perspectives are offered with courage, and heard with patience. So many words. But as Deputy Freeman from North Carolina reminded my committee with humor and wisdom, sometimes we need to just get on with it.
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Legislative Day 3
The highlight of Legislative Day 3, for me, was Bishop Curry's sermon at the daily Community Eucharist. Followed by the cash piling up at the base of the font--a positive protest to the fact that we have no offertory collection at all our worship services.
The legislative sessions in the House of Deputies, morning and afternoon, were characterized by forays into the procedural weeds, with some confusion on amendments and re-referrals and so on.
In the evening, the Committess on Structure and on Program, Budget & Finance (PB&F), and Prayer Book, Music & Liturgy were meeting. Our deputation spreads itself far and wide, sending folks to these important meetings so we can report developments.
The legislative sessions in the House of Deputies, morning and afternoon, were characterized by forays into the procedural weeds, with some confusion on amendments and re-referrals and so on.
In the evening, the Committess on Structure and on Program, Budget & Finance (PB&F), and Prayer Book, Music & Liturgy were meeting. Our deputation spreads itself far and wide, sending folks to these important meetings so we can report developments.
Friday, July 6, 2012
Evening Meditation & Prayers, Legislative Day 2
From Susan Langle--
From "Prayers for All Seasons" (Night prayers in Ordinary Time/Creation) (p. 455 of the Blue Book) Offered for tired yet rejoicing deputies, knowing that much hard work will come with the dawn ....
The Lord almighty grant us a peaceful night and a perfect end. Amen
God our desire, whose coming we look for, but whose arrival is unexpected: Here in the darkness make us urgent to greet you, and open yourself to our longing that we may be known by you through Jesus Christ. Amen.
(Lifetime Psalm)
Praise my soul, our good Lord Sing songs to God's Name for God has brought my life into fresh waters when I was thristy. God has fed me with the Bread of Life when I was starving. God has sustained me along all my days and never has put me to shame. Praise my soul, our good Lord, for such abundant goodness.
Blessed are those who trust in the Lord, whose trust is in the Lord. They shall be like a tree planted by water, sending out its roots by the stream. It shall not fear when heat comes, and its leaves shall stay green, in the year of drought, it is not anxious, and it does not cease to bear fruit. Jeremiah 17:7-8
"Fish cannot drown in water, birds cannot sink in air, gold cannot persin in the refiner's fire. This has God given to all creatures: to foster and seek their own nature." Mechthild of Magdeburg 13th C
Meditation: What has God given us today to help us be more fully ourselves?
From "Prayers for All Seasons" (Night prayers in Ordinary Time/Creation) (p. 455 of the Blue Book) Offered for tired yet rejoicing deputies, knowing that much hard work will come with the dawn ....
The Lord almighty grant us a peaceful night and a perfect end. Amen
God our desire, whose coming we look for, but whose arrival is unexpected: Here in the darkness make us urgent to greet you, and open yourself to our longing that we may be known by you through Jesus Christ. Amen.
(Lifetime Psalm)
Praise my soul, our good Lord Sing songs to God's Name for God has brought my life into fresh waters when I was thristy. God has fed me with the Bread of Life when I was starving. God has sustained me along all my days and never has put me to shame. Praise my soul, our good Lord, for such abundant goodness.
Blessed are those who trust in the Lord, whose trust is in the Lord. They shall be like a tree planted by water, sending out its roots by the stream. It shall not fear when heat comes, and its leaves shall stay green, in the year of drought, it is not anxious, and it does not cease to bear fruit. Jeremiah 17:7-8
"Fish cannot drown in water, birds cannot sink in air, gold cannot persin in the refiner's fire. This has God given to all creatures: to foster and seek their own nature." Mechthild of Magdeburg 13th C
Meditation: What has God given us today to help us be more fully ourselves?
Legislative Day 2: Consent & Award
A few photos from a busy and momentous day for our deputation, and the Church. It is frustrating that the pace of General Convention doesn't allow for the sort of reflection that might provide deeper insights on the proceedings here. There is so much going on, and information about occurrences and developments occurs practically in real time...there is hardly time to digest before the next wave of info comes crashing in!
So, here are some highlights and illustrations of what we experienced on Legislative Day 2.
Committees met at 7.30 this morning (yawn!) followed by the daily Eucharist at 9.30. These are bilingual, and today's language was that of the Hmong people. (Yesterday it was in Engliah and Spanish.)
Then it was on to our morning Legislative Session.
The view from the back row, where we sit.
During the midday break, some of us went to The Consultation Booth in the Exhibit Hall to hear our Bishop speak and take questions.
The afternoon was devoted to more committee hearings. I sat in on Structure during the period they were discussing the desired number of days for GC 2015 in Salt Lake City (there was a proposal for only 7 legislative days!)
The afternoon Legislative Session began at 4.30. We heard from youth representatives, who shared their experience of the Episcopal Youth Event, and discussed--so articulately--their faith formation.
A neighboring mascot.
We were excited and expectant, knowing that Rob Hirschfeld, our Coadjutor-elect, was at that time receiving consent to his election from the House of Bishops. And he would then join us so we could process with him to the front of the House of Deputies.
Before he and the other bishops-elect receiving consent arrived, the House of Deputies voted to sell the Church Center Property at 815 Second Avenue. When this happened we were absent from the floor--unable to vote--waiting for Rob to arrive, along with several other expectant deputations.
After a long wait, Rob arrived, wearing a Bishop's purple name badge.
We greeted him with joyful smiles.
We then processed with him to the front of the House. And we were all on the Jumbotron screens.
As soon as the House recessed, we hurried to the JW Marriott and The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS) award reception. Several individuals and dioceses--including ours--received awards for their achievements in stewardship. Our own Canon Charles LaFond, who did so much to lead and inspire us in this effort, received the award on our behalf.
So ends the rundown of the day's happy events. God had blessed us...these photos are only a small sample of the many was in which we felt that during this day.
So, here are some highlights and illustrations of what we experienced on Legislative Day 2.
Committees met at 7.30 this morning (yawn!) followed by the daily Eucharist at 9.30. These are bilingual, and today's language was that of the Hmong people. (Yesterday it was in Engliah and Spanish.)
Then it was on to our morning Legislative Session.
The view from the back row, where we sit.
During the midday break, some of us went to The Consultation Booth in the Exhibit Hall to hear our Bishop speak and take questions.
The afternoon was devoted to more committee hearings. I sat in on Structure during the period they were discussing the desired number of days for GC 2015 in Salt Lake City (there was a proposal for only 7 legislative days!)
The afternoon Legislative Session began at 4.30. We heard from youth representatives, who shared their experience of the Episcopal Youth Event, and discussed--so articulately--their faith formation.
A neighboring mascot.
We were excited and expectant, knowing that Rob Hirschfeld, our Coadjutor-elect, was at that time receiving consent to his election from the House of Bishops. And he would then join us so we could process with him to the front of the House of Deputies.
Before he and the other bishops-elect receiving consent arrived, the House of Deputies voted to sell the Church Center Property at 815 Second Avenue. When this happened we were absent from the floor--unable to vote--waiting for Rob to arrive, along with several other expectant deputations.
After a long wait, Rob arrived, wearing a Bishop's purple name badge.
We greeted him with joyful smiles.
We then processed with him to the front of the House. And we were all on the Jumbotron screens.
As soon as the House recessed, we hurried to the JW Marriott and The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS) award reception. Several individuals and dioceses--including ours--received awards for their achievements in stewardship. Our own Canon Charles LaFond, who did so much to lead and inspire us in this effort, received the award on our behalf.
So ends the rundown of the day's happy events. God had blessed us...these photos are only a small sample of the many was in which we felt that during this day.
Hiram Kano
By Susan Langle
Creating God, your reign of love makes all things new: Plant seeds of confidence and gladness in our hearts, so that, trusting your word, we may live no longer for ourselves, but as Holy Women, Holy Men living for him who died and was raised for us, Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN
(Adapted from a Collect in Ordinary Time: Creation found in A 072 “Daily Prayer for All Season”)
Hiram HIsanori Kano (1889-1986) is known and remembered in Nebraska Colorado and Los Angeles and we were encouraged to recall his faithful life in the wider church by adding him to the Calendar of Saints. Kano was born in Japan to a prominent family. As a child, he had an experience of the Risen Christ during a serious illness as a child that led him to seek baptism when he recovered. who sent him to the University of Nebraska to study agriculture. In the 1920’s his gifts for evangelism were recognized by the Missionary Bishop of Western Nebraska to speak the Good News to the Japanese farmers of the area. He was ordained a deacon in 1928 and made a priest in 1936. On a Sunday morning in December 1941 he was arrested as he left church and sent to internment having been classified as a Class A dangerous person due to his family’s connections with the Japanese government. Over the next two years he lived in camps in four states, teaching English and agriculture to his fellow prisoners and always preaching the Gospel.
A young priest from the Diocese of Los Angeles said today of Kano: I know people whose lives were directly affected by his gracious ministry. It is important to me that his life be remembered. With grace he bore the suffering of my ancestors. And he looks like me. Indeed it is important to us that our grace stories be remembered, all our grace stories. It is important that we be reminded how it is that you and I might follow the example of Jesus and bless those who persecute us. Holy Women, Holy Men are our companions, reminders that we have been given a great legacy, seeds of strength and hope and quiet confidence that God’s Reign is coming and now is.
Creating God, your reign of love makes all things new: Plant seeds of confidence and gladness in our hearts, so that, trusting your word, we may live no longer for ourselves, but as Holy Women, Holy Men living for him who died and was raised for us, Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN
(Adapted from a Collect in Ordinary Time: Creation found in A 072 “Daily Prayer for All Season”)
Hiram HIsanori Kano (1889-1986) is known and remembered in Nebraska Colorado and Los Angeles and we were encouraged to recall his faithful life in the wider church by adding him to the Calendar of Saints. Kano was born in Japan to a prominent family. As a child, he had an experience of the Risen Christ during a serious illness as a child that led him to seek baptism when he recovered. who sent him to the University of Nebraska to study agriculture. In the 1920’s his gifts for evangelism were recognized by the Missionary Bishop of Western Nebraska to speak the Good News to the Japanese farmers of the area. He was ordained a deacon in 1928 and made a priest in 1936. On a Sunday morning in December 1941 he was arrested as he left church and sent to internment having been classified as a Class A dangerous person due to his family’s connections with the Japanese government. Over the next two years he lived in camps in four states, teaching English and agriculture to his fellow prisoners and always preaching the Gospel.
A young priest from the Diocese of Los Angeles said today of Kano: I know people whose lives were directly affected by his gracious ministry. It is important to me that his life be remembered. With grace he bore the suffering of my ancestors. And he looks like me. Indeed it is important to us that our grace stories be remembered, all our grace stories. It is important that we be reminded how it is that you and I might follow the example of Jesus and bless those who persecute us. Holy Women, Holy Men are our companions, reminders that we have been given a great legacy, seeds of strength and hope and quiet confidence that God’s Reign is coming and now is.
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Legislative Day 1
Some scenes of the NH Deputation and other on our first legislative day.
As usual the Secretary of the House of Deputies (and of General Convention) wore a magnificent jacket.
Posing with the moose, our deputation mascot.
Before the Daily Eucharist, held at 9.30 each morning.
Preparation at the start of our afternoon session.
A photo taken after the House of Deputies consented to Rob Hirschfeld's election as Bishop Coadjutor of New Hampshire. (House of Deputies to vote on 2nd Legislative Day.(
As usual the Secretary of the House of Deputies (and of General Convention) wore a magnificent jacket.
Posing with the moose, our deputation mascot.
Before the Daily Eucharist, held at 9.30 each morning.
Preparation at the start of our afternoon session.
A photo taken after the House of Deputies consented to Rob Hirschfeld's election as Bishop Coadjutor of New Hampshire. (House of Deputies to vote on 2nd Legislative Day.(
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
July 4th at GC2012
Most of the New Hampshire deputation arrived yesterday, if not earlier. Our lay and clergy alternates arrived today.
It was a busy day of registration, initial committee meetings, public hearings, a joint non-legislative session of Convention, orientation, more committee meetings, our deputation gathering...and then the day ended with a bang!
When I was taking a photo of the deserted House of Deputies (in the Indiana Convention Center), a deputy from South Dakota offered to take my photo.
Our deputation sits in the back of the hall, near the middle. (In Anaheim, we were way up front. The view from the "cheap seats" during an address by the Presiding Bishop to a joint session (deputies and bishops attending).
After Bishop Katharine's remarks, Dr. Bonnie Anderson, President of the House of Deputies, also gave an address.
Our first deputation meeting in Indy took place in the 24th floor suite at 7 p.m. The purpose of this daily gathering is to share what we experienced in our committees and elsewhere, to give updates, and to provide information on upcoming hearings on resolutions of interest, as well as other events. It's a chance to catch up and socialize. Our suite is a place of hospitality for all Granite Staters in Indy, and other friends/visitors are welcome. Pictured here are Betsy, Bonnie, Judith, and our Bishop.
The newest member of our group: Rob, our Bishop Coadjutor-Elect. The Committee on Consents approved his election, and both the House of Deputies and the House of Bishops will vote tomorrow afternoon.
As he departed for the Church Pension Group dinner, the Bishop pointed to Rob and said "I'm leaving you in charge of this group," as Suzie looked on.
Richard gets Cate up to speed with our wonderful group text messaging system. Also pictured: Jason, Celeste, Mark, and Bill.
Our group disbanded, most of us heading to the restaurant downstairs for a bite or a beverage. From there some of us saw the post-game fireworks at the adjacent baseball stadium. And those of us with a view of downtown from our hotel room window were able to watch the city fireworks display. July 4th really did end with a bang!
Tomorrow is the First Legislative Day.
For those who want to keep up with all the action via Twitter, there is a #GC77 hashtag. (Because this is the 77th General Convention.) Click here to follow the live tweets. No need to log in or sign up for Twitter.
It was a busy day of registration, initial committee meetings, public hearings, a joint non-legislative session of Convention, orientation, more committee meetings, our deputation gathering...and then the day ended with a bang!
When I was taking a photo of the deserted House of Deputies (in the Indiana Convention Center), a deputy from South Dakota offered to take my photo.
Our deputation sits in the back of the hall, near the middle. (In Anaheim, we were way up front. The view from the "cheap seats" during an address by the Presiding Bishop to a joint session (deputies and bishops attending).
After Bishop Katharine's remarks, Dr. Bonnie Anderson, President of the House of Deputies, also gave an address.
Our first deputation meeting in Indy took place in the 24th floor suite at 7 p.m. The purpose of this daily gathering is to share what we experienced in our committees and elsewhere, to give updates, and to provide information on upcoming hearings on resolutions of interest, as well as other events. It's a chance to catch up and socialize. Our suite is a place of hospitality for all Granite Staters in Indy, and other friends/visitors are welcome. Pictured here are Betsy, Bonnie, Judith, and our Bishop.
The newest member of our group: Rob, our Bishop Coadjutor-Elect. The Committee on Consents approved his election, and both the House of Deputies and the House of Bishops will vote tomorrow afternoon.
As he departed for the Church Pension Group dinner, the Bishop pointed to Rob and said "I'm leaving you in charge of this group," as Suzie looked on.
Richard gets Cate up to speed with our wonderful group text messaging system. Also pictured: Jason, Celeste, Mark, and Bill.
Our group disbanded, most of us heading to the restaurant downstairs for a bite or a beverage. From there some of us saw the post-game fireworks at the adjacent baseball stadium. And those of us with a view of downtown from our hotel room window were able to watch the city fireworks display. July 4th really did end with a bang!
Tomorrow is the First Legislative Day.
For those who want to keep up with all the action via Twitter, there is a #GC77 hashtag. (Because this is the 77th General Convention.) Click here to follow the live tweets. No need to log in or sign up for Twitter.
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