Bishop's Notes
Practicing the hand off
Today is the Feast of the Ascension, a feast that always comes on the Thursday ten days before Pentecost.
The Gospels tell us that after his resurrection Jesus led the disciples out as far as Bethany, and, lifting up his hands, he blessed them. While he was blessing them, he withdrew from them and was carried [...]
Youth
Stepping back allows us to grow
At this time, sitting here in the office at Camp Cross, I am overwhelmed with the wonder of this place. Of the ability for this part of creation to factor into the transformation of so many lives. This part of creation, filled with people who are learning about themselves, about what it means to be [...]
Ministry Development
Taking our nourishment into the world
And how was your Pentecost Sunday? Pentecost is that day when we remember the coming of the Holy Spirit into the midst of Jesus’ followers. On this day, the Holy Spirit became truly alive to us as God’s breath, working in us to accomplish God’s mission in the world. Through the gifts bestowed upon us [...]
Congregational Development
Have you unified your diocese today?
Have you unified your diocese today? Of all of our diocesan mission imperatives, unifying the Diocese may be the most interesting challenge.
There is a lot of diocesan geography in eastern Washington and north Idaho (or was that east Washington and northern Idaho?). There are deaneries where you can drive for hours between congregations. We have [...]
