Each February the Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee holds its annual convention. This year it was held at the Episcopal School of Knoxville. This event is where delegates from its member churches gather to renew friendships, make connections, and conduct business. My wife and I with our friend Tammy and our priest Fr. Drew were in attendance to represent our parish, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Chattanooga. It was good to get away overnight too. Here are a few snaps of our time there.
I have a question… Does it make it more of a turn-off to follow me because I am a practicing believer and member of Team Jesus? Sometimes I wonder.
Dear gentle bloggers. I am back after a few days away. Sometimes you just need to take a break from things you enjoy. The good news is that I am renewed and ready to resume regular posts. I am hoping to extend my reach and engagement. That means having more quality posts. Sometimes I feel like I am a little boring. Comment and let me know what you think. Good feedback is always welcome. So as I always have said, “keep on blogging” and share the journey.
From a friend on The Facebook. This is me, in the shower. Get it?
Juneteenth is an annual observance on June 19 to remember when Union soldiers enforced the Emancipation Proclamation and freed all remaining slaves in Texas on June 19, 1865. The observance of this holiday is an opportunity for people to celebrate freedom and equal rights for all citizens in the United States. This is an important time for African Americans and is a reminder to all Americans about this dark time in history. This is also a reminder that all people should be free to enjoy the benefits of life, liberty, and happiness. We must be mindful of those who lived under the oppression of slavery in the United States and elsewhere.
It’s been a weird few days in my world with the freezing weather. I hope you are doing well. Let’s see how the rest of the week shapes up. Hang in there kids.
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