St. David's Episcopal Church
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DIOCESAN CONVENTION

St. David's is represented at the annual convention by our clergy and 5 lay delegates. Our 2007 delegation included Elaine Breckenridge, Helen Biggers, Finn Pond, Holly Chick, Nadine Grady, Gaye Lagana, Tom O'Leary and Martha Lou Wheatley-Billeter. Besides the official delegation, St. David's members were active in many other roles. Peter Witherspoon served as diocesan Chancellor. Char Mills and John Finlon staffed display booths for the Millenium Development Goals and Cursillo, respectively. Nadine Grady chaired the Credentials Committee, and Marcia O'Leary chaired the Nominating Committee. Sean Grady attended as part of the Youth Presence. Photos below are by Holly Chick.

In October 2008 the convention will be held at St. John's Cathedral in Spokane. Our lay delegates are:
William Breckenridge ('08-'10)
Nadine Grady ('06-'08)
Marcia O'Leary ('07-'09)
Martha Lou Wheatley-Billeter ('07-'09)
Brendan Weichert ('08-'10)
Alternates for 2008 are Sally Atkins, Holly Chick, Steve Joyce, Brittany Keeten and Gay Witherspoon.

The 2007 convention was in Post Falls, Oct. 19-21.

Marcia & Tom O'Leary, Finn Pond & Gaye Lagana at St. David's table.

Helen Biggers chatting with Pat Bell, rector of St. Luke's in Coeur d'Alene.

Sean Grady & Maddy Mixter during the Saturday evening banquet.

Bishop Jim Waggoner introducing keynote speaker Bonnie Anderson, President of the House of Deputies of the General Convention.

Martha Lou Wheatley-Billeter reading at the Sunday Eucharist.

BECOMING BREAD FOR THE WORLD

The theme was "Becoming Bread for the World," and each parish brought a loaf.

Helen Biggers watches while Martha Lou, Nadine & Elaine work busily on a project.

Char Mills seated at the Millenium Development Goals display table.

Peter Witherspoon and Elaine Breckenridge during a break.

Ready for the Sunday Eucharist.

The St. Luke's Jubilee Ringers bell choir performed Sunday morning.

Bishop Waggoner wore his UTO stole to celebrate the diocese's United Thank Offerings, brought to the Convention Eucharist.



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