More On General Convention

Dear Friends,

One week before my consecration to the episcopate I was invited to the March meeting of the House of Bishops at Kanuga in North Carolina. At this meeting we were privileged to hear from arguably the most important Old Testament scholar of our time – Walter Brueggemann. Brueggemann possesses perhaps the most prophetic voice on the American religious scene of the past two decades; always preaching truth to power; always challenging “the empire.” He has a commanding voice and an equally commanding presence – imagine George C. Scott in the pulpit.

The Day After General Convention

The 76^th meeting of the General Convention has come to a close. As you know, this is my first trip to General Convention as your bishop, which I count a great privilege.

I cannot overstate the high level of care exercised within the House of Bishops at this convention: the deep listening, the self-offering, the respect, the affection, and the bond. Bishops came together from the different theological and cultural perspectives which are characteristic of our tradition, seeking to discern God’s will.

So Here We Go

I would like to express my deep gratitude to you for your prayers, support, and hard work toward making the consecration and the entire weekend of March 21st such a glorious event.  Everything about it revealed what is true and beautiful about our tradition and our corner of the world.  Northwest Texas is alive, vibrant, and like the big sky above us, open and expansive.  Your hospitality was an outward, visible sign of your love for Christ and His Church.

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