"I really enjoyed the Rev. Rachel Taber-Hamilton's sessions about transition. Hard and good conversations." ~ The Rev. Jenn Latham
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This year's conference theme, "Tradition, Transition, and Transfiguration: Living into a Time of Leadership Transition as a Communal and Spiritual Rite of Passage," was a markedly different subject matter, directed to a specific audience – clergy!
With the diocese currently in a period of change and transition, Taber-Hamilton's objective was to provide an opportunity for clergy to explore past leadership, identify the challenges, hopes, and needs that currently exist in the diocese, and how "clergy, community, and new leadership will work together towards fulfilling the creative promise of the future of the diocese." "I really enjoyed the Rev. Rachel Taber-Hamilton's sessions about transition. Hard and good conversations." ~ The Rev. Jenn Latham |
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The Rev. Keleawe Hee was also moved. "The Eucharist at St. Michael's was beautiful and I got all choked up just being together and singing," said Hee. "The dinner was beyond generous and served by such a great group of members!"
For the Rev. Canon Frank Chun, one particular request by Bishop Bob was a reminder of just how "senior" he was. "The Bishop ended his homily asking those present to line-up according to diaconal dates," said Chun. "As the senior clergy present (1968) I led at the altar steps. Next was Alison Dingley (1978), then Heather Mueller (1979), Karen Swanson (1983), and then Bob (1986)." Chun added, "there were other senior clergy who would've stood in between, but they didn't attend the Eucharist." |
"It was eye-opening to hear what others had to say about the state of our Diocese. Bishop-Elect Libby will be in my prayers daily as she faces new and interesting challenges." ~ The Rev. Moki Hino
Rachel was very organized with her talk and the activities we did in regards to the bishop's transition. The post-it activities were especially effective to give everyone a voice." ~ The Rev. Keleawe Hee
The Rev. David Gierlach shared this photo he took of the sunrise. "This beautiful gift was on Tuesday morning in front of the hotel," said Gierlach. |
Closing thoughts from the guest speaker, the Rev. Rachel Taber-Hamilton:
I would share that my experience was very positive. Clergy responded to the opportunities to share honestly and authentically about past experiences, diocesan strengths and needs for improvement and growth in the areas of communication, building relationships, and creating additional opportunities for mutual support and lay leadership development. The clergy expressed a genuine desire and commitment for healthy and mutually supportive relationships with the incoming bishop and see the transition as an overall opportunity for positive, adaptive, and creative changes in the life of the diocese.
Bishop-Elect Libby Berman shared her commitment to the clergy and diocese for working alongside all of you as you enter into future together as collaborators in the renewed mission of the diocese, each taking responsibility for realizing your shared collective vision for the diocese. |
"It was nice to be on Kaua’i and good to see and spend time with colleagues, especially at breakfast at the hotel restaurant. I look forward to seeing everyone again at the Annual Meeting in Honolulu in October." ~ The Rev. Moki Hino
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