Greetings from Houston! Julie, Dn. Barbara, Fr. James, Steve, and I have had three great days of meetings, seminars, and gatherings, with one more day to go. We conclude our time here tomorrow morning and most will head back to KC. I will be taking some time off in Sewanee and will be back for services on March 17. In addition to all we have been learning, one of the benefits of these gatherings is the connections we make with the other people attending. We quickly come to realize that we are not alone in what we are going through as a Cathedral, a congregation, and a diocese. We are the Church, the Body of Christ, and we all have a need for one another. It is so helpful to hear how others are growing and doing the work of Christ in their communities. We have been learning about inspiring leadership in our congregations. Together, we can help make everyone better and stronger as long as we remember to care for one another, love one another, and make space for one another. We will come back with good ideas in all aspects of our work and ministry at the Cathedral. Over the next few weeks, you will hear more about what we’ve learned, and I look forward to sharing these ideas with you.

Please continue to pray for one another, for our Cathedral family, for our nation, and the world.

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