Have just gotten home from the Moderators' Conference in Louisville. Started with training in Parliamentary Procedure, led by Gradye Parsons and Joyce Lieberman. Very helpful. The bulk of the time was led by the office of Middle Governing Bodies. We began with worship in the Chapel of the Presbyterian Center, led by a Unity Choir of folks who work at the Center, and we ended with worship led by the vice-moderator of the General Assembly, Byron Wade. (The moderator was with his family after the tragic murder of his brother-in-law in California.) Closing worship also featured a praise band with a Kentucky twang – banjo, fiddle, drums and some percussion piece that looked like a crate with a hand-print on it! By my count, there were about 100 presbytery and synod moderator-types registered, and maybe 25 others. The youngest participant was about 6 months old, a future moderator from Blackhawk Presbytery.
It was all very up-lifting and a vivid reminder that we are not alone. The conclusion of the angel's message to the shepherds – Be not afraid – is the Christmas message of Emanuel. We are not alone; God is with us all. I really appreciate this time and experience on your behalf.
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Thanks, Chris, for offering this venue for the Presbytery members to touch base with one another. In a Presbytery this large, it is often difficult to find ways to do so. I know I have trouble both financially and time-wise to be able to get to many of the meetings that mean an over-night stay. I'm so impressed with the folks who make that commitment. It is what keeps the Presbytery working.
I would like to suggest and encourage committees to consider using the video conference system. There are glitches, but the more we use it, the more we can find out about the glitches, get them fixed and make are business meetings be more fiscally responsible.
Blessings to you and all the leaders who are working so hard to keep the connections open...
Kathy Waugh
Thanks, Kathy.
That is the spirit with which this space was created.
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