Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Episcopal Church House of Bishops Fall 2014 meeting: Daily Account for September 17



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Episcopal Church House of Bishops Fall 2014 meeting: Daily Account for September 17

Episcopal Church House of Bishops Fall 2014 meeting:
Daily Account for Wednesday, September 17

The House of Bishops of The Episcopal Church is meeting in the Diocese of Taiwan from September 17 to September 23. The following is an account of the activities for September 17.

The theme for the fall meeting of the Episcopal Church House of Bishops is Expanding the Apostolic Imagination.

The day began with Eucharist. The Presiding Bishop presided and preached (Presiding Bishop's sermon here.) During the Eucharist the Bishops renewed their commitment to the Core values of the House of Bishops.

The Presiding Bishop and Bishop David Lai of the Diocese of Taiwan welcomed the bishops and spouses.  "Dreams can come true," Bishop Lai told the group. He read a letter of greetings from Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby.

The morning session concluded with a group photo.

The Diocese of Taiwan welcomed the bishops and spouses at an evening reception. In attendance were President Ma Ying-Jeou, regional dignitaries, officials and government representatives. Area clergy and lay leadership also welcomed the bishops and spouses.

Media Briefers for Wednesday, September 17
Bishop William Franklin of Western New York
Bishop Sean Rowe of Northwest Pennsylvania/Bethlehem

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