tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5183834336639180452011-07-08T05:42:31.543-04:00Diocese of Ohio Deputies’ BlogKristinnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1001100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-27820848734062442452009-07-22T11:02:00.002-04:002009-07-22T11:04:49.548-04:00Bishop Katharine Jefferts gives the final blessing at the closing Eucharist on the 10th and final day of the 76th General Convention.Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-72563855050476188242009-07-22T10:58:00.001-04:002009-07-22T11:00:20.645-04:00Away they go...on to New York City...Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-81559192463054016672009-07-22T10:57:00.002-04:002009-07-22T10:58:38.696-04:00And away they go!Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-11553135629707823242009-07-22T10:47:00.002-04:002009-07-22T10:54:23.143-04:00A blessing by Bishop Williams...Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-31947980093670883652009-07-22T10:46:00.002-04:002009-07-22T10:47:32.196-04:00A few final photo ops before taking off...Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-33897341139549691232009-07-22T10:44:00.003-04:002009-07-22T10:46:11.788-04:00Bishop Mark Hollingsworth is interviewed by the local news media in Anaheim.Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-23960118082699319312009-07-22T10:42:00.001-04:002009-07-22T10:44:15.126-04:00The Convention is over and the Ohio bikers prepare to start their journey from Anaheim to New York City!Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-66117631440434940032009-07-22T10:41:00.002-04:002009-07-22T10:42:23.745-04:00The Anaheim Convention Center welcomes the Episcopal Church!Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-62099997844422332592009-07-22T10:30:00.002-04:002009-07-22T10:41:22.913-04:00Members of the Episcopal Diocese of Ohio enjoy the hospitality of our neighbors to the south, the Episcopal Diocese of Southern, Ohio: L to R: Sue Perkinson, Bishop Arthur Williams, Yorki Encalada, Lynnette Williams, Percy Grant.Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-49850401754814091432009-07-22T10:26:00.002-04:002009-07-22T10:30:40.804-04:00Mr. Secretary Day at the General Convention. Young deputies and members of the official youth presence demonstrate their affection for Convention Secretary, the Rev. Dr. Gregory Straub by "imitation" the highest form of flattery.Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-58995478989620851502009-07-20T14:17:00.001-04:002009-07-20T14:21:01.542-04:00General Convention Volunteer Yorki Encalada and Ohio Deputy Brian Wilbert at the Ohio Deputation table in the Anaheim Convention CenterBrian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-73979125943588030392009-07-20T14:09:00.002-04:002009-07-20T14:12:09.445-04:00Emergent Church Guru Brian McLaren offers a homily at the daily community Eucharist on July 16th.Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-3840165992547350672009-07-20T14:07:00.001-04:002009-07-20T14:09:28.277-04:00Dr. Bonnie Anderson, President of the House of Deputies signs a prayerbook for Ohio Deputy Bill Joseph.Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-27856268147188897442009-07-20T14:05:00.001-04:002009-07-20T14:07:49.693-04:00Ohio Deputy Selnick prepares our deputation's daily prayer-focus point: nativities from around the world.Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-54029128438411357592009-07-20T14:04:00.002-04:002009-07-20T14:05:46.449-04:00Ohio Deputy Gay Jennings with the vice-president of the House of Deputies, the Rev. Brian Pryor.Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-32413811792950717872009-07-20T14:00:00.002-04:002009-07-20T14:04:15.380-04:00Ohio Deputies Joseph and Caywood with "Mr. Secretary" the Rev. Dr. Gregory Straub, Secretary of the General Convention. Dr. Straub is known for his colorful jackets and bow ties which change daily during the convention.Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-31797320985195787012009-07-20T13:57:00.002-04:002009-07-20T14:00:07.165-04:00Artist Norton Wisdom paints on glass during L.A. Night, an Emergent-church experience "illuminating God's creativity, hosted by the Diocese of Los Angeles on July 15th at the Anaheim ArenaBrian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-3154399904675417832009-07-20T13:55:00.001-04:002009-07-20T13:57:30.599-04:00Emergiant Church guru Brian McLaren offers a meditation at the L.A. Night event sponsored by the Diocese of Los Angeles at the Anaheim Arena on July 15th.Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-81780809625348309902009-07-20T13:53:00.002-04:002009-07-20T13:55:06.984-04:00Bishop Jon Bruno of Los Angeles blesses water for a reminder of our baptism at the L.A. Night event "Genesis: From Breath to Wonder" on July 15th at the Anaheim Arena.Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-628384979250293192009-07-20T13:51:00.001-04:002009-07-20T13:52:59.854-04:00Ohio Deputy Caywood with ECW Delegates White and Stewart at the L.A. Night event sponsored by the Diocese of Los Angeles on July 15th.Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-18075866047140026782009-07-20T13:45:00.002-04:002009-07-20T13:48:28.060-04:00Deputy Wilbert from Ohio with the Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori at the L.A. Night event sponsored by the Diocese of Los Angeles on Wednesday July 15th.Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-43060466758428346072009-07-20T13:41:00.002-04:002009-07-20T13:45:35.299-04:00A photo op when the bishops join the deputations for the join presentation of the Program, Budget and Finance Commission on July 15th. L to R: Assisting Bishop Persell, Deputies James, Gracey, Selnick, Wilbert, Mascot Minnie Mouse, Deputies Caywood, Jennings, Joseph, Perkinson, Assisting Bishop Williams and Bishop HollingsworthBrian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-62105629126925866472009-07-20T13:39:00.002-04:002009-07-20T13:41:54.490-04:00Ohio Deputy Gracey offers a response to an inquiry about the Communications Committee during the second session of the 8th legislative day on July 15th.Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-72557651657460624422009-07-20T13:35:00.002-04:002009-07-20T13:39:43.855-04:00Deputy Jennings from Ohio offers a response to an inquiry about the work of the World Missions Committee during the 2nd legislative session of the 8th day on July 15th.Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-7655896043276233592009-07-20T13:32:00.001-04:002009-07-20T13:35:01.916-04:00Another point of view greeted convention goers every day between 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-25837700632107429362009-07-20T13:28:00.002-04:002009-07-20T13:32:21.990-04:00Bishop Steve Charleston, Assisting Bishop in California preaches on Ubuntu in Action: Creation Care during the daily community Eucharist on July 15th.Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-65718216797169683842009-07-20T13:26:00.001-04:002009-07-20T13:28:36.310-04:00Ohio Deputies Denise Caywood and Bill Joseph have a photo op moment on the streets of "downtown" Disney before the Province V dinner on July 16.Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-17285149701358498032009-07-20T13:24:00.001-04:002009-07-20T13:26:11.127-04:00The Rev. David Bargetzi and Stephen Gracey at the Province V dinner in "downtown" Disney on July 16th.Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-5845675119534279782009-07-20T13:21:00.002-04:002009-07-20T13:24:38.798-04:00Dr. Bonnie Anderson, President of the House of Deputies and a member of Province V with the Rev. Dr. Brian K. Wilbert, a member of the Ohio Deputation at the Province V dinner in "downtown" Disney on July 16.Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-37732919535238914972009-07-20T13:19:00.001-04:002009-07-20T13:21:20.386-04:00Members of Ohio's deputation vote during a meeting of the Province V deputations.Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-65878402441600855852009-07-20T13:18:00.002-04:002009-07-20T13:19:30.090-04:00The Rev. Conrad Selnick speaks at the Province V deputations meeting at the Anaheim Hilton.Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-5567641248462404612009-07-20T13:16:00.001-04:002009-07-20T13:17:58.859-04:00The Rev. Alan James presiding over a meeting of the Province V deputations.Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-58317681819697631942009-07-20T13:14:00.002-04:002009-07-20T13:16:28.365-04:00Our brothers and sisters deputies from the Diocese of Southern Ohio!Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-41416312640390001112009-07-20T13:10:00.002-04:002009-07-20T13:14:11.520-04:00Ohio Deputy Denise Caywood with former Ohioians, the Rev. Gregory Jacobs, the Rev. Lynn Collins and an unidentified convention guest outside the Anaheim Convention Center after a daily community Eucharist.Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-17396426720184422352009-07-20T13:08:00.002-04:002009-07-20T13:10:10.453-04:00Grace Aheron, part of the official youth presence and an Episcopalian from Virginia who will be attending Oberlin College in September 2009 with the Rev. Brian K. Wilbert, Rector of Christ Church, Oberlin.Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-24576163223623182372009-07-20T12:56:00.002-04:002009-07-20T13:06:50.972-04:00An Abrahamic blessinging offered and sung by The Rev. Peter Rood of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Nativity, Mu'athin Ben Yousef of the Islamic Center of Southern California, and Cantor Mark Saltzman of Congregation Kol Ami in Los Angeles.Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-39480096063766175062009-07-16T12:08:00.002-04:002009-07-16T12:12:16.977-04:00Mission is not only about going out, but also about bringing in, to be changedYesterday, the Joint Standing Committee on Program, Budget, and Finance presented their proposed budget for the 2010-2012 triennium for the Episcopal Church. It was grim. The revenue has shrunk because of the state of the global economy and expenses have risen, which is no surprise to the millions of households experiences the same pressures. As a result, there are drastic cuts to effect a R. Stephen Graceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01972074876426662287noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-52254680306889448062009-07-16T11:15:00.003-04:002009-07-16T11:32:13.704-04:00Chicago Consultation Luncheon: L to R: Esther Mombo (Kenya), Jenny Te Paa, (Dean of St. John's Theological Seminary, Auckland, New Zealand), Bill Joseph, (Ohio).Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-19863809488043856852009-07-16T11:11:00.002-04:002009-07-16T11:15:33.986-04:00The Rev. Conrad Selnick, The Rev. Lisa Hackney, The Rev. Percy Grant, The Rev. Alan James.Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-9351363827185306992009-07-16T11:08:00.002-04:002009-07-16T11:11:18.039-04:00Switching Credentials: The Rev. Gregory Sammons, alternate deputy and the Rev. Brian Wilbert, deputy switch credentials before Sunday afternoon's legislative session.Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-82331234213195435462009-07-16T11:04:00.002-04:002009-07-16T11:07:31.610-04:00Three bishops from Ohio!L to R: The Rt. Rev. Arthur B. Williams, Jr. Assisting BishopThe Rt. Rev. Mark Hollingsworth, Jr. BishopThe Rt. Rev. William Persell, Assisting BishopBrian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-29298343248395870372009-07-16T11:02:00.002-04:002009-07-16T11:04:54.680-04:00UTO Ingathering and Eucharist July 12, 2009: Former Presiding Bishops Frank Tracy Griswold (#25) and Edmond Browning (#24).Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-66240321384084206172009-07-16T10:59:00.002-04:002009-07-16T11:02:33.173-04:00UTO Ingathering and Eucharist July 12, 2009 - The Most Reverend Katharine Jefferts Schori, Primate and Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal ChurchBrian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-30291730572781832092009-07-16T10:55:00.002-04:002009-07-16T10:59:42.175-04:00UTO Ingathering and Eucharist July 12, 2009: An historic first-The 26th Presiding Bishop, Katherine Jefferts Schori with former Presiding Bishops Edmond Lee Browning (#24) and Frank Tracy Griswold (#25).Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-88892967455179103732009-07-16T10:51:00.003-04:002009-07-16T10:55:40.867-04:00UTO Ingathering and Eucharist - July 12, 2009: Our Diocesan UTO Chair, Susan Lau presenting our check from Ohio to the President of the House of Deputies, Bonnie Anderson and the Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori.Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-77693580073950431532009-07-16T10:46:00.002-04:002009-07-16T10:50:56.957-04:00UTO Ingathering and Eucharist - Sunday July 12th: Former Presiding Bishops Frank T. Griswold (#25) and Edmond L. Browning (#24).Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-1810708801019877922009-07-16T10:42:00.001-04:002009-07-16T10:46:31.075-04:00Our southern neighbor and colleague: The Rt. Rev. Tom Breidenthal, Bishop of Southern Ohio.Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-31520975676340197782009-07-15T10:56:00.002-04:002009-07-15T11:29:18.706-04:00ECW--Outreach & EducationWhereas the House of Deputies & the House of Bishops are completely concerned with legislation, we ECW members in the Triennial Meeting have the opportunity to learn about a number of Outreach activities and to attend some outstanding workshops (which are giving us many ideas to share at home). On Monday, July 13th, we had a wonderful presentation by Dean David du Plautier, the Dean of the Nancy Sherwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12003775012566226452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-48707807297461406532009-07-15T02:23:00.003-04:002009-07-15T02:28:42.903-04:002009 D025 Reaffirms "No Outcasts" from 1985Yesterday July 13th Resolution D025 “Commitment and Witness to the Anglican Communion” was amended and passed in the House of Bishops by a vote of 99 to 45 with 2 abstentions. Today, July 14th Resolution D025 came back before the House of Deputies where again it was acted on by a vote by orders (the most conservative way for the Episcopal Church to vote in convention). After several attempts Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-26834643533327171972009-07-13T15:26:00.002-04:002009-07-13T15:28:55.255-04:00Triennial Today on linePlease go to the ECW website--www.nationalecw.org--to read the complete Triennial Today every day. This will give you detailed reports on the Triennial Meeting, including pictures.Nancy Sherwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12003775012566226452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-80278857504795283682009-07-13T14:49:00.002-04:002009-07-13T15:19:34.172-04:00ECW "take it home"On Sat. July 11th, the ECW's keynote speaker was Phyllis Tickle who in speaking to us on our theme--Grow in Grace--pointed out that grace is beauty--not something we earn; we can not make ourselves beautiful--we can do things to look pretty, but we can not make beauty. Jesus didn't speak about grace, but the angel's greeting was "Hail Mary, full of Grace"! The ECW, as the largest network withinNancy Sherwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12003775012566226452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-49660195659594664582009-07-13T12:11:00.002-04:002009-07-13T12:13:49.433-04:00Real work gets done beneath the legislative meetingsThe Communications legislative committee completed its work this morning, having perfected and adopted all our resolutions. One set of issues was difficult for us, because they arose out of some hard feelings among various constituencies in the Church. One of our members said that s/he didn't like the legislation because it had put our committee in the difficult role of "mediator," which is not R. Stephen Graceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01972074876426662287noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-2713821828919378612009-07-13T11:59:00.003-04:002009-07-13T12:03:14.003-04:00UTO Ingathering and Eucharist - July 12 The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori, Presiding Bishop and Primate of the Episcopal Church was the preacher and celebrant.Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-8712461212954967152009-07-13T11:53:00.003-04:002009-07-13T11:58:51.828-04:00UTO Ingathering and Eucharist - July 12th: Susan Lau, UTO Chair from the Diocese of OhioBrian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-3425510631949979602009-07-13T11:49:00.003-04:002009-07-13T11:53:06.388-04:00The Rt. Rev. Barbara Harris and Denise Caywood at the Episcopal Women's Caucus Breakfast honoring the 20th anniversary of Bishop Harris' consecration as the first female bishop in the Anglican Communion and the 35 anniversary of the irregular ordinations of the Philadelphia Eleven.Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-9546398977996899412009-07-13T11:43:00.002-04:002009-07-13T11:47:35.970-04:00The Rev. Brian K. Wilbert and the Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson at the Integrity Eucharist on July 10th at the 76th General Convention of the Episcopal Church meeting in Anaheim, Calf.Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-81349860387590972042009-07-13T11:39:00.002-04:002009-07-13T11:43:37.274-04:00Patti Browning, the Most Rev. Edmond Browning former Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal church, Debbie Hunter, Chair of the Ohio Episcopal Peace Fellowship (EPF) at the EPF reception honoring the Brownings for their many years of peacemaking.Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-73882946735925220542009-07-13T11:36:00.002-04:002009-07-13T11:39:22.883-04:00Patti Browning and the Most Rev. Edmon Lee Browning, former Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church at the Episcopal Peace Fellowship Reception where they were honored for their many peacemaking efforts.Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-50049315859429174392009-07-13T11:32:00.003-04:002009-07-13T11:36:25.710-04:00The Rev. Brian K. Wilbert and former Presiding Bishop Edmond Lee Browning at the Episcopal Peace Fellowship (EPF) Reception honoring the peace making efforts of Bishop Edmond and Patti Browning.Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-61355305338273547332009-07-13T11:28:00.002-04:002009-07-13T11:32:10.092-04:00Ohio volunteers the Rev. David Bargetzi and Yorki EncaladaBrian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-82744193793223227672009-07-13T11:24:00.003-04:002009-07-13T11:27:56.856-04:00Alt. Deputy Sammons stepped in and replaced Deputy Wilbert on Saturday afternoon, July 11th.Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-69788725472245824222009-07-13T11:17:00.002-04:002009-07-13T11:23:22.534-04:00Deputies James, Joseph, Gracey and alt. Deputy Sammons hard at work during the afternoon session on July 11th.Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-41393109073637674142009-07-13T11:14:00.001-04:002009-07-13T11:17:36.002-04:00The Rev. Peg Sammons set and ready to volunteer.Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-90092328319688469942009-07-13T11:09:00.002-04:002009-07-13T11:13:53.647-04:00How Deputy Wilbert survived the first five days of Convention: throat lozenges and prayer.Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-4800840892193599212009-07-13T11:05:00.002-04:002009-07-13T11:09:55.089-04:00Your Ohio Deputation on the Floor at the House of Deputies:Back Row: the Rev. Brian K. Wilbert, Stephen Gracey, Bill Joseph, the Rev. Alan James.Front Row: the Rev. Gay Jennings (Deputation Chair), Susan Perkinson, Denise Caywood, the Rev. Conrad SelnickBrian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-56749716193281393632009-07-13T10:58:00.001-04:002009-07-13T11:04:33.656-04:00The Sign says it all!Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-73710900214785121862009-07-13T02:16:00.004-04:002009-07-13T11:07:39.751-04:00Breathe on us Breath of God...Well, I certainly didn’t plan to spend the first five days of this General Convention hacking and coughing but alas that is precisely what has happened. I’m grateful that the Rev. Greg Sammons (our first clergy alternate) and the Rev. Peg Sammons made the journey out here for the weekend. Greg and I switched places for the afternoon session on Saturday July 11th so that I could find an Urgent Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-37842142349938766512009-07-12T18:20:00.002-04:002009-07-12T18:27:19.755-04:00International guests say, "Do not be afraid."Without the benefit of seeing the future, I think yesterday, Saturday, July 11, was the turning point in the General Convention for the House of Deputies. We welcomed a panel of guests from around the Anglican Communion, who at the invitation of President Bonnie Anderson, brought us greetings from the Churches of Canada, Brazil, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, and New Zealand.One by one, each R. Stephen Graceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01972074876426662287noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-75673763522618127262009-07-11T14:09:00.001-04:002009-07-11T14:11:18.603-04:00Dance of the legislative committeesAt its best, perfecting of legislation in committee is a careful dance of delicate moves. When matters are deeply important to people, the role of committee is to listen, not only to the words, but to the intentions and the feelings. It's hard not to get caught up in those feelings, especially when you, yourself, feel deeply about the issues.It is especially difficult to stay focused on the text R. Stephen Graceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01972074876426662287noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-85271797170936125282009-07-10T20:49:00.002-04:002009-07-10T21:16:10.664-04:00Triennial MeetingThe theme of the Triennial Meeting is "Grow in Grace" and today we heard our keynote speaker, Bishop Stephen Charleston, share with us his personal & very real appreciation of Grace. If you want to understand Grace, start with the Virgin Mary, Bishop Charleston told us. He finds Mary very real--not the Mary of stained glass windows, icons, etc. Mary was a woman in whom Grace was a strength. Nancy Sherwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12003775012566226452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-55738294636833617252009-07-10T12:35:00.001-04:002009-07-10T12:36:33.857-04:00It ain't perfect, but we need to trust our processYesterday we had our first conversation about Resolution 2006-B033. That is the resolution passed at the end of the last General Convention that said we would "exercise considerable restraint" before consenting to the election of any candidate for bishop "whose manner of life presents significant challenges" to the rest of the Anglican Communion.I had a wonderful conversation with Peggy, the R. Stephen Graceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01972074876426662287noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-63640099393838291072009-07-10T12:00:00.003-04:002009-07-10T12:05:18.978-04:00Bishop Hollingsworth with the Ohio ECW delegates to the ECW Triennial Meeting at Anaheim, CA: First Row: Mary Jane White, Mary Stewart, Mary Prince. Back Row: Susan Lau, Bishop Mark Hollingsworth, Nancy Sherwin.Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-87337516698335802032009-07-10T11:56:00.003-04:002009-07-10T12:00:01.603-04:00Deputy Byron Rushing from MASS facilitates a presentation on GC2005 A123 and A127 at the 76th General Convention meeting in Anaheim, CABrian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-11837313240781273942009-07-10T11:50:00.003-04:002009-07-10T11:56:20.822-04:00Bonnie Anderson addresses the participants in a special presentation of GC2005 A123 and 127 at the 76th General Convention of the Episcopal Church meeting in Anaheim, CABrian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-292498933742171042009-07-10T11:45:00.002-04:002009-07-10T11:50:27.065-04:00The Rev. Lisa Hackney testifying before the Committee on Liturgy and MusicBrian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-49940461783550797742009-07-10T11:42:00.002-04:002009-07-10T11:45:41.451-04:00Kate Gillooly staffing the NAECED BoothBrian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-50833369096515641292009-07-10T11:38:00.003-04:002009-07-10T11:42:16.271-04:00July 9th, Anaheim CA, the 76th General Convention of the Episcopal Church, The Rev. Alan James, the Rev. Lisa HackneyBrian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-31397218145032029832009-07-10T11:34:00.002-04:002009-07-10T11:38:05.456-04:00July 9th Anaheim California, the 76th General Convention of the Episcopal Church, The Rt. Rev. Arthur B. Williams, Jr. and Lynette WilliamsBrian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-74291115436640079062009-07-10T11:32:00.002-04:002009-07-10T11:34:38.770-04:00The Archbishop of Canterbury preaching at the second daily Eucharist at the 76th General Convention in Anaheim, CABrian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-72942565597080040392009-07-09T21:46:00.002-04:002009-07-09T22:15:14.916-04:00ECW Triennial MeetingAs the Province V Representative to the National Board of the Episcopal Church Women, I am attending the 46th Triennial Meeting of the Episcopal Church Women. Our Triennial Meeting is held at the same time (& in the same place) as the General Convention. We hold our own meetings and workshops, but worship with the entire General Convention--deputies and Bishops.We held our Opening Celebration Nancy Sherwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12003775012566226452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-75503971875989200592009-07-09T15:54:00.004-04:002009-07-09T16:52:03.329-04:00Reconciliation, Accountability, and VulnerabilityOne of the freedoms of not being assigned to a committee is the ability to attend any committee hearing and track legislation that one considers interesting and/or important.I have chosen to attend the meetings of the Canons Committee. It is considering one of the major items to come before this General Convention, a proposed revision of the Church's clergy misconduct procedures (Title IV of theAlan Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10965866384736514896noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-5669451226582092522009-07-09T13:04:00.001-04:002009-07-09T16:29:40.811-04:00The Culture of Legislation really points to the Realm of GodWe had our full first day "legislative sessions" yesterday--that's then the House of Deputies and House of Bishops both get down to work.There is a certain, wonderful richness in the House of Deputies between the ultra-formal language of business, such as "As many are in favor of the motion, say 'Aye'" and the subtle, deadpan humor woven throughout. For example, a deputy went to a microphone to R. Stephen Graceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01972074876426662287noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-37177996022037969842009-07-09T11:12:00.000-04:002009-07-09T11:13:38.088-04:00Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-7094028303578594442009-07-09T11:09:00.001-04:002009-07-09T11:12:08.218-04:00Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-13991646891152212082009-07-09T11:08:00.000-04:002009-07-09T11:09:34.418-04:00Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-86847474704740317952009-07-09T11:06:00.000-04:002009-07-09T11:07:53.873-04:00Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-14284745807077893792009-07-09T11:04:00.000-04:002009-07-09T11:06:34.955-04:00Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-24433940011502535582009-07-09T11:02:00.000-04:002009-07-09T11:04:17.827-04:00Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-51314617447568527832009-07-09T11:01:00.000-04:002009-07-09T11:02:47.637-04:00Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-83970530532843612772009-07-09T10:56:00.000-04:002009-07-09T10:57:32.090-04:00Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-69554407527928502982009-07-09T10:55:00.000-04:002009-07-09T10:56:07.364-04:00Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-28334788341379282052009-07-09T10:43:00.003-04:002009-07-10T09:15:03.263-04:00And so we beginDay One of business at the 76th General Convention began at 6:30 a.m. for the deputies from the Diocese of Ohio. We were joined by Bishop Hollingsworth, Bishop Willams and the delegates from Ohio to the Triennial Meeting of the Episcopal Church Women (ECW): Mary Stewart, Susan Lau (UTO coordinator), Nancy Sherwin (Province V Representative on the national ECW Executive Board), Mary Prince and Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-33094750731834102222009-07-08T15:33:00.002-04:002009-07-08T15:37:56.234-04:00Just the FactsAs of this morning, 994 deputies and alternate deputies, and 124 bishops were registered, representing all but three dioceses. In addition, 365 delegates to the ECW Triennial are here.Marthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09720844310170550455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-2615736097706978352009-07-08T10:55:00.001-04:002009-07-08T10:57:36.587-04:00Celebrating who we are, but recognizing that we can't be that foreverI've had a little trouble getting connected from Anaheim, but sitting here just before the opening legislative session of the House of Deputies seems like a good time to jot a note--digitally speaking, of course.General Convention has a marvelous continuity from one session to the next. This is the third GC I've attended, and the Convention Center looks the same, the setup is the same, even the R. Stephen Graceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01972074876426662287noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-21845139338357032392009-07-08T01:15:00.000-04:002009-07-08T01:17:46.864-04:00Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-73974489908707803612009-07-08T01:12:00.000-04:002009-07-08T01:15:23.532-04:00Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-75718020449809351682009-07-08T01:07:00.001-04:002009-07-08T01:12:51.097-04:00Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-14699483489032548302009-07-08T00:58:00.002-04:002009-07-08T01:06:59.291-04:00And away we go!With respect to the passing of pop star Michael Jackson, his public memorial service was not the only “big” event in California today...though I’m sure it got more press time. About an hour southeast of Los Angeles the 76th General Convention of the Episcopal Church was gearing up for business to start officially on Wednesday July 8th. Today legislative committee hearings began at 8:00 a.m. Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-88547676775881533982009-07-07T12:57:00.003-04:002009-07-07T13:08:25.296-04:00California, here we come!Good morning or rather Good afternoon to you faithful folks in Ohio!Thankfully I'm still on Ohio time and I hope I can stay that way as it makes getting up here on the west coast a lot easier! Things are starting to gear up here in Anaheim. The Convention center is decked out. Folks from the Diocese of Los Angeles are out in scores to welcome everyone to the 76th General Convention and their Brian Wilberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17846796113523520447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518383433663918045.post-59445635382264457352009-07-02T12:13:00.003-04:002009-07-02T12:28:40.081-04:00Introduction to General ConventionThe Episcopal Church began meeting in General Convention in 1872, but the 76th General Convention, which runs from July 8 through July 17 in Anaheim, may be one of the most closely watched by those outside the church.More than 10,000 deputies, bishops, visitors, staff, and media will gather together in Anaheim, and the world will be watching to see what the Church decides about several important Marthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09720844310170550455noreply@blogger.com0