12 July 2009
Workload catching up
Posted by lljunggren under: Uncategorized .
One of the noteworthy things about General Convention is the schedule. There is irony galore as deputies work from 7am until 9 pm or later some days. The time alloted for catching a meal and resting is contrary to anything wellness experts will tell you. We have completed five days of work and the tiredness is obvious. Thanks be to God very few working groups met this evening. People do need a break. What is a bit laughable is how easy it is to forget what day of the week it is. One deputy called home and expressed surprise that her daughter was home from work — “It’s the weekend, mom,” the daugther reminded her.
Last night the Integrity Eucharist was an amazing celebration of the diversity of God’s creation. Bishop Barbara Harris had the crowd saying “Amen” and clapping during her sermon. Today a senior correspondent from the Jim Leherer report was the preacher at the daily eucharist. I heard him encourage us to stay true to the people God calls us to be — inclusive and justice oriented. The World Mission Committee — the group handling resolutions related to 2006 B-033. Prayer Book, Music and Liturgy is handling the resolutions submitted regarding blessing of covenant relationships and canonical implications of marriage/civil unions in six states. Please keep the deputies and bishops in your prayers. The energy for change may not match in the two Houses. Do follow the matters on the websites posted on our parish website. You can also track the progress of particular legislation at www.episcopalchurch.org/gc2009 click on Legislation and follow the instructions.
Finally, thank you for your prayers in advance of this morning’s hearing on D-005, An Alternative Baptismal Covenant. We actually prayed the promises. Two other deputies gave excellent testimony, including the Rev. Kevin Matthews from N.C. We won’t know until the coming week if the resolution will make it out of committee and to the House of Bishops. I do hope for that to happen. Well, it is late on the west coast, so until next time…blessings.
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