Tom, Steve and I drove with the bishop to look at a possible next work site. It is a beautiful little church, with a wonderful courtyard, and community space. What was interesting, though, was the conversation we all had along the way.
The church has the same struggles in so many ways....and a people trying to find a connection and purpose with each other in the "Holy". It was a privilege and a joy to be invited to co-preside with Bishop Delgado and Fr. Tony. I sort of joked with the bishop about job openings down here, of which there are a few:-). The politics and arguments of the Anglican Communion are far removed, when survival is front and center. It was a new and very meaningful experience to co-preside with colleagues and people from another country, in a liturgy that is common to all. I don't have words for it and maybe never will. 
It was just a good and right Holy Spirit moment.
It was just a good and right Holy Spirit moment.St. Christopher's can be so very proud of all of the youth...the ones down here and the ones at home. They have a spirituality and willingness to serve and do their part, that is a stunning example for us all. They also have great wisdom to teach us about what being a community in this time and place in history is about.
I did learn today that the bottles on top of the metal rods that are part of the foundations of what might be second floor additions are to act as lightening rods. I wonder if we should put a Coke bottle on the St. C's steeple:-)Blessings
Jan
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