 July /
August 2003
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Bishop vonRosenberg discusses the Grow in Mission capital campaign
General
Convention Consent vote on gay bishop, From staff and wire reports The 74th General Convention had as its theme, “Engage God’s Mission: Receive, Repent, Reconcile and Restore.” However, two other actions were most in evidence: Respect and Restraint. As those who were witness to the convention held July 30 - August 8 in Minneapolis attempted to summarize its extraordinary events in conversation and in coverage, these words arose with great frequency. Related stories:
Bishop
blesses Chapter
& Verse Episcopal Bookshop By Sharon Rasmussen, The Rt. Rev. Charles G. vonRosenberg, third Bishop of the Diocese of East Tennessee, asked God’s blessing on the new home of the diocesan staff near Lovell Road in West Knoxville on Saturday, July 26. The Rev. Matthew Dutton-Gillett, rector of St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church in Farragut, arranged the liturgy for the blessing, and the Rev. Canon Chris Chase, campus minister at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, assisted in the service. Dozens of clergy and parishioners from around the region gathered with the staff and with contracting and design firm representatives for the celebration, which included a reception and tour.
Grace Point thriving By Sharon Rasmussen, A quick look at the Grace Point Camp and Retreat Center calendar reveals very few dates lacking reservations. “The camp has become a grace-filled and meaningful part of so many of our parishioners’ lives,” said the Rev. Bo Lewis, camp vicar, “especially given the limitations in its facilities and its services. The variety of people requesting information is remarkable.”
Two Appalachian ministries
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