Archive for June 2009

By Kristi Philip • June 28th, 2009

Clergy are often seen as the “answer” people for churches, so it may seem a little odd to say that our diocesan clergy spent a whole afternoon at their annual conference generating question after question.
But, after all, the theme of the conference was “No Longer Business as Usual.”
Those questions had to do [...]

By Kristi Philip • June 25th, 2009

Eight of Spokane’s 10 deputies and first alternates and Bishop Waggoner held a final preparation session June 25 before leaving for the July 8-17 General Convention in Anaheim. There is a lot of homework to do before we leave: digesting a phone book-sized compendium of reports and a book on a convention theme [...]

By Paul Lebens-Englund • June 25th, 2009

on a sunny, breezy thursday afternoon at the Paulsen House in Spokane,WA, nine members of the diocesan deputation to this summer’s General Convention in Anaheim, CA met to discuss the life and business of this wonderful tri-ennial event.
organized by Deputy Bryan Krislock, lay deputation c0-chair, and Deputy Kristi Philip, clerical deputation co-chair, the organizational meeting [...]

By James Waggoner • June 23rd, 2009

Owning pipelines, people, products, or even intellectual property is no longer the key to success. Openness is.
—What Would Google Do
Though I have at times been accused of being too open, I continue to believe it is the right posture for listening to the leading of the Spirit.
A few weeks ago we celebrated the Feast of [...]

By tpaterson • June 22nd, 2009

On June 10th the Task Force sent a letter to Senior Warden’s asking for Vestry input on three questions.  Now the Askings Task Force is seeking your thoughts and comments regarding the asking process within the Diocese. This is an opportunity for you to be a part of our discussion and decision process.  Upon conclusion [...]

By tpaterson • June 11th, 2009

Welcome to the Askings Task Force blog.  A new blog  inviting discussion about diocesan askings.  In the days ahead a questionaire will be posted seeking your comments.
The Askings Task Force was formed by Bishop Waggoner in response to a request from the Diocesan Council and issues/resolutions presented at the past Diocesan Convention.  In its tasking [...]

By Steve Woolley • June 6th, 2009

I want to share with you a portion of Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians, but first, a word of caution is in order. It’s not about some nutty ‘get rich with Jesus’ scheme. It is about the abundance of God’s blessings, in all their forms, that come with and through the spiritual [...]

By Phil Mixter • June 5th, 2009

WSU and UI students traveled to Cedar Rapids, Iowa over spring break to aid flood victims rebuild. The experience was transforming for all. In giving, we receive.

By James Waggoner • June 4th, 2009

Had we not heard the Bible readings for Pentecost yesterday, testimony to the Spirit would have still been pervasive and undeniable. With 14 Confirmations, Three Baptisms, and one Reception, representing St. John’s Cathedral, Holy Trinity, Spokane, and St. James, Cashmere, amidst music that transported one heavenward (not an exaggeration), [...]

By Steve Woolley • June 4th, 2009

What is a foundation? A solid structure under a building that can withstand harsh changes in conditions and remain structurally sound for generations? A layer of makeup to provide a base for the addition of color and decoration? A garment intended to hold in and add strength to a body in need [...]