Tonight I went to the deanery synod meeting of Blackmore Vale deanery in Dorset, part of the English Diocese of Salisbury, where I had the joy of witnessing their unanimous vote to join with the Diocese of Missouri and the Diocese of Lui in a three-way relationship. I am excited about the opportunity to connect with the real-live modern-day English church and to enrich our relationship with our Moru friends in this way. It's especially important to me that the partnership means a more immediate way to practice and demonstrate transparency, and that having a third culture in the mix will give us new perspective. Our new partners hosted Bishop Bullen last summer at the pre-Lambeth Sudan conference, and he worked his magic on them as he has on us. They have already been raising money for schools and one church's Mother's Union made lots of stoles for Lui clergy and sent them. So I'm thrilled to say that when we officially announce the November team next week, two of the missionaries will be from Blackmore Vale Deanery.
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That is so exciting! I wish I was with you. You'll have my thoughts and prayers in November.
ReplyDeleteThis is very cool. It will be fun to meet these friends from England in November.
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