Transition and fullness are reasons to be thankful

Talking to April's AngelsThe word at St. Paul’s, Walla Walla was transition, from winter to spring, as evidenced by the tulip magnolias now in full bloom, and the startup of a new ministry now in fruitful partnership between Rector Birch Rambo and the people of St. Paul’s.  Both transitions defined by openness to the future and readiness for new possibilities.

The second word is fullness, seen in 300 Gonzaga students, the April’s Angels, working at Camp Cross on Saturday, and Confirmation, Reception, Reaffirmation, the Blessing of Children, and Commissioning of a new Daughters of the King Chapter at St. Luke’s, Coeur d’Alene on Sunday.  So much to see and share; such reason to be thankful, and I am.

About the Author

James Waggoner

is the eighth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Spokane. A native of Ohio he holds a Doctor of Ministry, and Doctor of Divinity degrees from the Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, VA. Before entering seminary, he served in the U. S. Navy for six years and as Director of a Community Action Child Development program. He and his wife, Gloria, have two adult sons. Prior to his election as bishop, Bishop Waggoner served 21 years in the Episcopal Diocese of West Virginia, 12 in parish ministry and nine on the Bishop’s staff as Canon to the Ordinary, Congregational and Community Consultant, and Deployment Officer.

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