Finding God at General Convention 2015

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Confirmation Hearing for Susan Goff - Great News!

I was honored to speak on behalf of bishop-elect Susan Goff this morning at 10:00am before the committee that recommends/or not that we confirm the election of bishops in the House of Deputies and House of Bishops at this General Convention. When a person is elected bishop within 120 days of a General Convention, the election must be confirmed at General Convention. I was able to tell the committee of Susan's wonderful leadership in the diocese for over 30 years, and how she as been one of my role models and mentors during my 12 years of ordained ministry. I also noted that many in the diocese hoped that a woman would be elected this time around, but that what is even more important is that she has been called by God and the people of the Diocese of Virginia to be our next bishop suffragan. I felt God and saw God in this hearing today. And as you would expect, the group voted to recommend Susan for confirmation! An important step in the process; a step that does not surprise us, but that also can not be taken for granted. Above are some pictures taken at the hearing after they voted to recommend Susan.

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Seeing God in Diversity and inspired Leadership

Had a great time attending the Legendary Tribute and Gala celebrating the 35th anniversity of women's ordination in the Episcopal Church hosted by the Union of Black Episcopalians and others. We remembered great leaders of the church including Mattie Hopkins, Dr. Anna Julia Haywood Cooper, Dr. Verna Josephine Dozier and the Rev. Dr. Anna (Pauli) Murray. On of the award presenters, the Hon. Bryron Rushing, spoke of the inspiration he felt by being, as we were, "present in the memory of these women."

Just arrived!

I took the picture this afternoon in the mostly empty main meeting room of the House of Deputies...the calm before all the intensity begins. Jim and I were on the same plane and got to the hotel and, after checking in, went to register.