Another Diocesan Convention has come and gone. We had an opening Eucharist and dinner on Friday evening, followed by a business session at the Convention Center on Saturday. We elected new members to Diocesan Council and Standing Committee, as well as other diocesan groups. Many thanks to the Cathedral staff and Diocesan staff for their work in hosting the convention this year, and to all who participated in the Eucharist on Friday and to our delegation who attended. It was announced that we will have the same format next year with a Eucharist and dinner at the Cathedral on Friday and a business session at the Convention Center on Saturday.

Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan is now upon us as we will have members of the St. Andrew’s Pipes and Drums at both morning services. Bishop Amy will also be with us for her official visitation. In addition to our usual Kirkin’ activities, Bishop Amy will baptize the daughter of the Rev. Dr. Richard Liantonio at the 10:30 service. Choral Evensong will be at 5 p.m.

Looking ahead, we have our Family Feud game night at 6 p.m. on Nov. 20, our Thanksgiving service at 10 a.m. on Nov. 26, our Advent decorating and Altar Guild work day from 9-12 a.m. on Nov. 28. As for December, we have a lot to look forward to including the Nativity Puppets on Dec. 4-6, our pledge ingathering on Dec. 6, Messiah Singalong on Dec. 12, and Advent Lessons and Carols on Dec. 13.

Thank you to all who came to our Stewardship Gatherings on Wednesday and Thursday, and to those who will come next week. Please continue to pray for one another, for our Cathedral family, our nation, and the world.

Dean Andy+