HOB Daily Account for March 23

 

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Episcopal Church House of Bishops Spring 2014 retreat meeting:

Daily Account for Sunday, March 23

 

The House of Bishops of the Episcopal Church is meeting in retreat at the Camp Allen Conference & Retreat Center in Navasota, TX (Diocese of Texas) from March 21 to March 26.  The following is an account of the activities for Sunday, March 23

 

The theme for the spring meeting of the Episcopal Church House of Bishops is How Shall We Sing The Lord's Song in a Strange Land?

 

The day began with Eucharist with Bishop Chilton Knudsen of New York www.dioceseny.org  presiding.  A reflection was presented by Bishop Scott Barker of Nebraska http://www.episcopal-ne.org/

 

Bishop Barker challenged the bishops to reach out to, and be a presence with, the people of God who feel that they are living in exile, wherever that exile may be.  They were challenged to appreciate the service they give to God and to their fellow sojourners in exile.

 

Sabbath time continued for the bishops on Sunday.  The bishops will gather on Sunday evening for further discussion.

 

 

Media Briefers for Sunday, March 23

Bishop Scott Hayashi, Diocese of Utah http://www.episcopal-ut.org/

Bishop Jay Magness, Armed Services and Federal Ministries  http://www.episcopalchurch.org/page/federal-ministries

 

 

 

Diocese of Texas: http://www.epicenter.org/

 

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Episcopal HOB meeting: Daily Account for March 22, 2014

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Episcopal Church House of Bishops Spring 2014 retreat meeting:
Daily Account for Saturday, March 22

The House of Bishops of the Episcopal Church is meeting in retreat at the Camp Allen Conference & Retreat Center in Navasota, TX (Diocese of Texas) from March 21 to March 26.  The following is an account of the activities for Saturday, March 22.

The theme for the spring meeting of the Episcopal Church House of Bishops is How Shall We Sing The Lord's Song in a Strange Land?

The day began with Morning Prayer, with a reflection presented by Bishop Mary Glasspool of Los Angeles followed by silent reflection and meditation. She shared her experience of moving from the East Coast to the "foreign land" of Southern California. Using the familiar Emmaus road story, she built up to talking about Christ's presence in the Holy Eucharist saying, "And what we are  to recognize here, in the Eucharist – in the breaking of the bread and the sharing of the wine at table – is Christ's Presence as the stranger becomes Companion.  And what we are to see, as well, is that the action doesn't stop at the table.  That, for us, is Emmaus. We are called to go back to Jerusalem – to go out into the world – in joyful witness to Christ's love. To feed the hungry; heal the sick; clothe the naked; free the oppressed; shelter the homeless; confront evil, sin and injustice and manifest, to the glory of God the power of the love that has overcome death."  She concluded her spirited charge to bishops:  "I suggest that, if you find that the strange land is where you live, you might consider rediscovering yourself so that you can be all of who you are. Offer hospitality and create space for the other…. And, above all, remember it's the LORD's song – so don't forget to sing it."  This gave the bishops plenty to pray about for the rest of the morning.

Bishop Eugene Sutton of Maryland presided at Eucharist. Prayers of the People were led by Bishop Barbara Harris of Massachusetts.

The emcee for the day was Bishop Paul Lambert of Dallas.

The bishops met with their provinces at lunch to discuss mutual and regional happenings and concerns.  They will meet with their classes in the evening.

Sabbath time will begin after dinner.

Note: on Friday evening, the House of Bishops honored Bishop Barbara Harris of Massachusetts on the 25th anniversary of her consecration. A resolution honoring her will be presented during the HOB business meeting on Tuesday.

 

 

Media Briefers for Saturday, March 22

Bishop Doug Fisher, Diocese of Western Massachusetts
Bishop William Franklin, Diocese of Western New York
Bishop Don Johnson, Diocese of West Tennessee

 

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HOB Daily Account for March 21

 

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Episcopal Church House of Bishops Spring 2014 retreat meeting:

Daily Account for Friday, March 21

 

The House of Bishops of the Episcopal Church is meeting in retreat at the Camp Allen Conference & Retreat Center in Navasota, TX (Diocese of Texas) from March 21 to March 26.  The following is an account of the activities for Friday, March 21.

 

The theme for the fall meeting of the Episcopal Church House of Bishops is How Shall We Sing The Lord's Song in a Strange Land?

 

The day began with Morning Prayer, followed by a retreat time. A reflection was offered by Bishop Lloyd Allen, Diocese of Honduras http://honduras.fedigitales.org/ using Exodus 14 to frame his work as bishop for reimagining the church in his diocese.

 

The emcee for the day was Bishop Dean Wolfe, Diocese of Kansas www.episcopal-ks.org .The afternoon started with announcements and the opportunity for bishops to have conversations at their tables.

 

Visitors to HOB include Bishop Raul Tobias of Iglesia Filipina Independent; Bishop Jonathan Hart of Liberia; Bishop James Tentgatenga of Southern Malawi.

The Rev. Brian Taylor of  Rio Grande and Joan Geiszler-Ludlum of East Carolina presented the work to date of the Task Force on the Study of Marriage. The bishops dedicated time to talking about the proposals from the Task Force, and provided input to the wider conversation of the church.

 

Bishop Andy Doyle of Texas, Bishop Mary Gray-Reeves of El Camino Real, Bishop Sean Rowe of Northwestern Pennsylvania/Bethlehem and Bishop Michael Curry of North Carolina presented the work to date of the Task Force for Reimagining The Episcopal Church (TREC). The bishops reviewed suggestions and presented their thoughts following discussion at their tables.

 

The day concluded with Eucharist. Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori presided and preached.

 

Following dinner the bishops would gather for a private discussion session.

 

Media Briefers for Friday, March 21:

 

Bishop Gladstone (Skip) Adams, Diocese of Central New York www.cnyepiscopal.org

Bishop James Waggoner, Diocese of Spokane www.spokanediocese.org

 

 

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Episcopal Church House of Bishops Spring 2014 retreat meeting:  Daily Account for Friday, March 21

http://www.episcopalchurch.org/notice/episcopal-church-house-bishops-spring-2014-retreat-meeting-daily-account-friday-march-21

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