Obviously, the highlight of the first week of General Convention was the election of Presiding Bishop-elect Michael Curry yesterday. Our Southern Ohio deputation felt a mix of emotions when the election was announced-excitement over the election of Bishop Curry, who will be the first African-American Presiding Bishop in the Episcopal Church, disappointment that our own Bishop Breidenthal was not elected, great joy that we get to bring Bishop Breidenthal home with us, and much pride in his faithfulness to God and the Church.
Worship has been moving and meaningful each day, and each day the service has been different. On Friday, the Theodicy Jazz Collective provided the music. I heard them last year in Cincinnati, and they are incredible. Yesterday, Native American drums and flutes brought joy and calm to the service. This morning, ++Katharine will be the preacher and celebrant.
Early this morning, a thousand or so Episcopalians walked through the streets of downtown Salt Lake City as part of the "Bishops against Gun Violence" initiative. We heard from the Bishop of Utah, who was a victim of gun violence some years ago, and he spoke of the toll that took on both him and his family.
Don has been hard at work on the Marriage Committee, which will bring legislation before the convention sometime this week. You can read all about his work at www.opensourcetheology.blogspot.com. The Supreme Court decision brought great joy to many people here, and deep sadness to others.
I will write again soon. I am posting photos on the Christ Church Facebook page as photo ops happen.
Blessings,
Charlotte
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