Bishop Baxter Writes...

June 20, 2011

Dear Sisters & Brothers;

First, I thank you all for sharing in so many ways with the business, worship and fellowship of our 141st Diocesan Convention. I especially thank the Susquehanna Convocation for being our host, providing many volunteers to help with various preparatory tasks; those who helped with the liturgical and musical planning; and of course hospitality. Finally, our children and youth, and their Diocesan Commissions gave us one of the most memorable days of any convention. The workshops, the liturgy and the picnic made for a glorious Saturday and climax to our Convention.

I spent Pentecost at Stephen's Cathedral and then joined 48 golfers at the Annual Bishop's Open. Although recently revived, this is a tradition that goes back at least to the days of Bishop Stevenson. Prince of Peace Church, Gettysburg was our host this year, hosting the event at the Links at Gettysburg. John Stevenson and Mark Wivell co-chaired the event, which was the most successful of recent years. To date they have cleared almost $2,500 for youth camp scholarships and the Bishop's discretionary fund.

It was a great "long weekend" for our diocese and I thank all who shared in any way to make a witness of Christian Community.

Peace & Grace,
+Nathan