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from the bishop

July 15, 2008

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

It is with mingled emotions that I write this article following our annual conference.

As I prepare to retire, I want to thank you with all my heart for a deeply imaginative final conference.

Our conference theme of Extending Christ’s Invitation to a Joyful Life certainly expanded the joy we shared during our time together. I hope you read the Newscope report of July 11 that chronicles the highlights of our days.

Praise God for you. I am pleased that my family could be here to enjoy the retirement celebration with me. The singing of “Happy Birthday” for my Mom’s 90th birthday was great! All of the things that make annual conference memorable had a double dose of sentiment for me as this was my last one.

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Mid-Year Appointments

(Effective After July 1, 2008)
Jordan, Ann08/01/2008Leave of Absence to Sacramento, St. Andrews UMC, Full time Probationary Deacon, Assistant Pastor of Education and Community Development Chaffee, Lauren08/01/2008San Francisco, Bethany to To School,CPE, Residency Program, Presbyterian Church, Albuquerque, NM Gears, Judson O.08/01/2008No Assignment, Retired to SY- Ret., San Francisco, Bethany Busick, Blake08/15/2008Fremont, St. Paul's UMC to Cupertino, The Good Samaritan UMC » see all appointment changes