Hello folks back at St. Paul's, Cleveland Heights! Just back from the Opening Eucharist in a cavernous space in the Anaheim Hilton. There I had my first installment of ubuntu -- which roughly translates as "I am because you are." Not exactly sure how this chosen theme for the General Convention will work itself out in the proceedings over the next week or so- but I will keep you posted as/if it becomes any clearer to me!
Meanwhile, I wanted to alert those who like to follow things live that Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams will make a keynote presentation this evening (Weds., July 8) addressing the global economic crisis. It will include a panel discussion and stream live beginning at 6:00pm Pacific Time (9pm in Cleveland). You can link to the feed for this (and throughout Convention for up to the minute communications) at: www.episcopalchurch.org/gchub
Whatever one's views on ++RW's role in the excitements between the Episcopal Church and the broader Anglican Communion, his addresses are not to be missed. As a theologian, he brings together an orthodox faith and an unflinching honesty regarding the complexities of our modern world -- all resulting in (for me) a compelling account of God's action in the world and Chrisitanity's power to communicate it.
More soon,
Lisa+
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- The Reverend Lisa E. Hackney serves as Associate Rector at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Cleveland Heights, with particular responsibility for Apostleship (outreach) and Liturgical ministries. Kate Gillooly serves as Minister for Christian Formation and Program. She coordinates educational offerings for people of all ages, and seeks to strengthen the links between education and liturgy and outreach.
I am so glad that ya'll are keeping us all informed at St. Paul's. Looking at legislation on the Web site is just not the same as having our very own eyes and ears on the ground in Anaheim. Thanks for the link to RW's keynote as well. Keep up the good work!!
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