Reflections
by Lola Michael Russell

The 239^th annual convention was a time of contrast —of business well accomplished and feelings of mixed emotions. There was great joy in being together with friends and colleagues from across the diocese, and great sadness at the many farewells that were expressed. There were moments of great intimacy between participants supporting each other in personal losses and grief, and moments of shared laughter at jokes, some of which were appropriate. The bishop’s address and the business presentations highlighted work achieved in the past year and looked at the changing landscape ahead. The dichotomy of feelings was personified in the keynote speech by Dr. Catherine Meeks … READ MORE