2. 8th Triennial Convention and Gathering

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Nora Gallagher shares wisdom and insight as she talks about our internal maps and what happened to her when she entered into the land of illness.<br /> (BMcB)
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Nora Gallagher shares wisdom and insight as she talks about our internal maps and what happened to her when she entered into the land of illness.
(BMcB)

From Friday, July 15, 2011

  • Women of the ELCA staff Ann Hightower (left) and Eva Yeo (right) pose with Leymah Gbowee (middle) on Thursday evening during the international guest reception at the Triennial Gathering. DB
  • Nora Gallagher - Writer, speaker, preacher and colorful storyteller
  • Nora Gallagher inspires participants with her presentation "Renewing My Relationship with the Present by Nearly Losing my Sight."
  • Romi Pierce (one of the workshop leaders) read today's lessons at worship.
  • At Friday morning's opening worship, Romi Pierce (far left) read the lessons. The Rev. Wyvetta Bullock (center) preached, and the Rev. Susan Briehl (right) presided. It was a powerful Spirit-filled Thankoffering service!
  • A font surrounded by flowers at the front of the hall reminds us of our baptism.
  • Participants often come with items to identify their synod or home state.
  • With anticipation, women wait for worship to begin.
  • Raise voices in praise to the Lord!
  • Musical interlude prior to Friday Opening Worship Service
  • Participants gather in Jesus' name for Friday opening worship. They are clapping to the lively music.
  • Concentrating on the message at Friday Morning Opening Service
  • Mother and Daughter experience the Gathering together<br /> (BMcB)
  • Nora Gallagher shares wisdom and insight as she talks about our internal maps and what happened to her when she entered into the land of illness.<br /> (BMcB)
  • Front and Center is the Cross of Jesus Christ.
  • Sharing peace at Friday's Morning Worship Service
  • The welcome from Bishop Martin Wells of the ELCA Eastern Washington-Idaho Synod extolled the beauty of this part of the country.<br /> (BMcB)
  • Awesome backdrops add to the worship experience--you could feel the Spirit moving through the hall.
  • Worship leaders at Friday morning opening service lift voices in song!<br /> (BMcB)
  • Erin Reynolds is the first runner to cross the finish line at the 5K Run, Walk and Roll. (BMcB)
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