Rebuilding Continues

The Epsicopal Diocese of San Jaoquin continues to rebuild and renew itself in preparation for the days when  we are once again reunited with all our brothers and sisters.  The process is slow and the process is difficult at times.  We are challenged to think in a way we have never thought before.  

              Father Paul Colbert led the days work.                                                                                              

The day began with a rousing discussion of what it means to be a part of Remain Episcopal.  Marshall Johnston, current president, talked with the 50 or so participants.   It was a great day for the Episcopal Church.  We blended Rite III (a little known rite as it turned out) with a great three topic discussion day ending with a wonderful Eucharist.  

Bishop Lamb introduced the Reverend Basil Mathews as having formally transferred from the Church of England to the Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin.  Yahoo!

NOTE:  I apologize for the quality of pictures.  My cell phone was just not cooperating.

The day included three reflections, as Fr. Colbert described them, Lectio Divinio(?).  We used Mark 12:35-44 for three sessions including Gospel based discipleship, becoming example and for example and deeds.  The end of the day was focused on the breaking of the bread.  

I was disappointed in that I had to leave early but sometimes those things can not be helped. 

What did I experience?  A feeling of growing in the presence of the Lord.  Growing an Episcopal presence -- growing an Episcopal family in the diocese of San Joaquin.  I was there but a short time and it was interesting to see and feel the spirit move!