Deputies are preparing

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 Ubuntu (an African word that means “I in you and you in me.” ) There are also stacks of mailed reports, CDs and DVDs to view and websites to explore. It can be daunting. That’s why we share the workload. We’ve divided up the reports and briefed one another. Once we get to Anaheim we’ll also divide the responsibility of attending various meetings and hearings and share information with another. One of the most challenging things may be finding a time we can meet during days that are tightly scheduled with committee meetings, legislative sessions, worship and programs. We’re getting ready, though, and look forward to the opportunity to engage in this giant family reunion of the Episcopal Church. Please keep us in your prayers and check this blog for updates from Anaheim.