IN THIS ISSUE

5 Bishop Curry’s Opening Address

11 Convention Overview

15 Bishop Curry’s Closing Address

18 Bishop Parsley Attends 192nd Convention

20 The Rev. Dr. Jason Byassee: Try Something

22 Sarah Coleman Hornsby - Youth address

23 Leadership Development

26 Congregational Vitality

28 Camp McDowell

30 Racial Healing

30 Around the Diocese

31 Diocesan Staff Update

A note from Bishop Curry

Dear Friends:

It is said that “a picture is worth a thousand words”. When I look at the pictures of our 192nd Diocesan Convention, I’d say that is very true. Seeing us all together is a powerful reminder of God’s love for us and the world. I hope as you review this issue, you’ll see that our diocese is a network of faithful communities connected to each other, and as Paul reminds us, “many parts...that form one Body...and to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.” The people in our many congregations not only know it, they also live into it. As always, I hope I see you at church very soon.

Blessings, Bishop G