As we begin the second legislative day, I think it's safe to say that General Convention is truly underway. Here's a photo of the sign Barb mentioned in her earlier post would be a good way to begin to share my own experiences. The very massiveness of the banner and the convention center on which it hangs is a good emblem for the Convention as a whole. Although it's easy to get overtaken by one's own experience of being overwhelmed--the metaphor "taking a drink of water from a fire hose" is often used to describe General Convention--more than overwhelming it is exciting and joyful to take in the sheer massiveness of convention. The world of the Episcopal Church is much, much larger than it looks from our heavenly corner of God's creation in Oregon. There are people here of all ages and stages of life, not only from all over the country, but from all over the world. This morning I simply want to share this picture and the Good News that our church is alive and well and reaching to the ends of the earth.
Is there any way we can get more daily updates about the real goings-on with legislation and hear from the House of Deputies? These little essays are nice but with all due respect, can we get some real news?
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