Diocese of New Jersey | Bishop's Blog | EYE 2005

This morning our New Jersey representatives had the opportunity to have a breakfast conversation with Bishop Gene Robinson of New Hampshire. He shared his spiritual journey and his reflections on his vocation, his consecration, and the ongoing discussions in the Anglican Communion. He answered questions from our young people and graciously posed for photos with our group.

Our Morning Program featured our Presiding Bishop's meditation on 'Spirit.' This was followed by a biblical presentation by storyteller Kathy Hood Carter. With power and creativity, she presented the story of Pentecost and other Bible passages, along with illustrative stories.

This afternoon I attended a workshop led by Bishop Paul Marshall and his wife Diana Marshall: 'After the War: A New Generation Builds a New Sudan.' Through digital slides and film and recordings, they took us along with them on their visit to the Diocese of Kajo-Kaji, in the southern Sudan. We heard about some of the ravages of 50 years of war and of the hope and witness of the Anglican presence in this time of rebuilding.

This evening several other bishops (including our Presiding Bishop!) and I each took our turn sitting on a platform over a dunk tank. The name on the side read, 'Easy Dunker.' It was true. I was dunked many times by young people. Kep Short tried and failed. Debi Clarke dunked me, with a single toss. I really love this Church.

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