Diocesan Convention 2005

Our diocese, the Diocese of Bethlehem, just completed their annual convention. The main theme to come out of it is:

“This convention reaffirms the central responsibility of every congregation to nurture and equip the followers of Jesus Christ to proclaim in word and deed the Gospel through hospitality and welcome into our parishes and witness to our communities.”

Now the trick is to figure out how to do this in everyday life.

The resolution “directs the Evangelism Commission in concert with other diocesan committees and local congregations to create innovative gatherings around the Diocese as a way to foster conversation with people outside the church and to bear witness to the Good News” and “pledges diocesan and local support to those communities as they emerge.”

I like the message but I think I will need some input on how we at St. Margaret's can nurture and equip each other. I think it may even be fun.

Additional details of the Diocesan Convention will be available on the Diocesan Web site, diobeth.org.