A few weeks ago I had the privilege of attending the National Churchwide Convention of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) with Dennis (he was in charge of facilities and did an amazing job). Not only did I spend the week in a room at the Wyndham with a view of Point State Park but I got to participate in events celebrating the Lutheran church and showcasing my hometown.
I attended a dinner as Dennis' date for the event staff and bishops (hello open bar) on Sunday night. I led a run around the city on Tuesday morning for fellow Lutheran runners who were intent on learning more about the Steel City while they got in their morning exercise. I attended again as Dennis' date (that was pretty much my ticket to the city and the convention for the week) the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the ELCA, complete with a Wendell August bookmark, cheesecake with a white chocolate ELCA symbol on top and an entertaining, musical performance.
The most exciting part...
Being part of the convention (even if it was only as a date or volunteer) that elected the first woman bishop of the ELCA! Pretty amazing if you ask me! A major step for women in the church! The new bishop, Elizabeth Eaton, got my vote immediately (if I could vote) because she is from Cleveland and she was chaplain of the week at Lakeside once. Within only a few weeks, she has become a celebrity, featuring on Morning Joe yesterday. Watch the video here: http://www.nbcnews.com/id/3036789/ns/msnbc-morning_joe/vp/52883426.
Proud to be a Lutheran!
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