[Magdalen] AC of C General Synod GS2016

[Marion Thompson]

Thanks, Kristin,

Fred Hiltz followed it with an equally powerful Primatial message this 
morning.  Then Michael Curry spoke to us all too briefly, another 
emotional zinger.  Gosh, he's good.  We in Canada and you in the USA are 
truly blessed by their leadership and palpable friendship.    If either 
of these addresses or both are live or at least readable, go for it!  
Both are remarkable preachers from the heart!

A very long report from the Episcopal Church in Cuba in Spanish and 
translated rather cooled my emotional state, but overall I really am 
feeling the pressure.   In about an hour after a quick dinner we will 
give our full attention to the Marriage Canon, but the vote will be Monday.

This afternoon I picked up from Integrity a prayer cloth, a little 
knitted square in various stitches to give texture.  These were produced 
in record time by parishioners at several Toronto churches.  Mine has 
the little note with it:

Grace Church Scarborough made this prayer cloth for you and is praying 
for you.  General Synod is a powerful experience.  There are times when 
it is exciting, joyful and emotionally moving. There are other times 
when it is challenging, overwhelming, even painful  Hold your prayer 
cloth in those moment to remember God is with you and you are not 
alone.  This prayer cloth was knit for you with prayers for the fruits 
of the Spirit. Galatian 5:22

Marion, a pilgrim



On 7/8/2016 8:18 AM, Kristin Rollins wrote:
> Here's the text of the sermon from the national church's site:
>
> http://www.anglican.ca/news/archbishop-fred-hiltz-sermon-opening-eucharist-41st-session-general-synod-anglican-church-canada/30016329/
> or http://goo.gl/2pOLUM
>
> Kristin
>