Click above to watch the Bishop Phyllis Spiegel’s opening address to the 2024 Diocesan Convention.
The convention then turned to conversation, food, worship, and song. Bishop Phyllis Spiegel awarded the Sara Napper Award to Lisa Jones, the retiring president of the Danville Corporation, which oversees the Episcopal senior housing facilities. Jones has been a tireless advocate and proponent of housing for the elderly creating warmth and dignity for the residents. The banquet also acknowledged those new to the church and those retiring including Chancellor Stephen Hutchinson, who is leaving after 42 years of service.
An outdoor Ecumenical worship service capped off the evening with lots of music. Bishop Spiegel has made the outdoor services a part of her conventions in the spirit of the “Rooted in Jesus” outdoor concerts that are also now part of diocesan life.
The convention also features several videos, including the capstone documentary project, Tuniyay (Ute language for “Tell the Story.”) The video tells the sad and sometimes horrifying story of the indigenous school at Whiterocks, where our diocese has a church. That video will be shown in a diocesan-wide event in July.
A highlight to convention has to be an operatic rendition of Noah’s Arc as presented by the children of St. John’s, Logan. The performance was a wonderful way to end the formal part of convention. A closing Eucharist followed the opera with the traditional commitment to service by the new officers of the convention.
The Diocese also elected officers to fill the various committees and boards that govern our diocese. Those elected include:
Standing Committee:
Clergy: The Rev. Jason Samuel, (St. John’s, Logan)
Lay: Kristin Madden, (St. Paul’s, SLC)
Diocesan Council
Clergy: Renee Hollinger, (Resurrection, Centerville)
Lay: (elected earlier prior to Pre-Convention)
Treasurer
Jim Palmer, (St. James, Midvale)
Disciplinary Board
Clergy: The Rev. Terri Heyduk, (Retired)
Lay: David Reed, (St. Mark’s, SLC)
The Bishop of the Diocese of Atlanta, The Rt. Rev. Robert Wright furthered the “Joyous in Discipleship” theme with an inspirational keynote address. That address is found on this webpage. He then held an interactive workshop with convention delegates and visitors. Other workshops also took on aspects of the Joyous in Discipleship theme. Links to those workshops are also in this website.
Additionally, the Bishop delivered a powerful address to the convention with is also found on this website page.
Click above to watch the podcast.
In this episode of the Utah Epodcopalians podcast, we have Karen Gleeson, a long-time member of the Diocese, who has recently taken on a new role as a multi-generational minister. Karen’s mission is to bring together people of all ages, from youth to older generations, and foster a sense of inclusivity and connection within the Episcopal community. She discusses her plans to create intergenerational events, such as afternoon teas and family camps, where stories can be shared, wisdom can be passed down, and support can be found. Join us as we explore the importance of building a strong and united community that breaks generational barriers.
Multigenerational Tea
When: Saturday, May 11th, 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Where: Wasatch Retreat and Conference Center, 75 South, 200 East
Description: A delightful afternoon tea connecting generations with activities like sharing stories and making greeting cards.
Camp Worship Sundays
Dates: June 23rd, July 14th, July 21st, August 18th, September 1st
Where: Camp Tuttle
Description: Join us for summer Worship Sundays at Camp Tuttle, featuring outdoor services, coffee, and community fellowship in a scenic setting.
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Bishop Daniel S. Tuttle formally started the Episcopal Church in Utah with his arrival in Salt Lake City on July 2, 1867. The Church became known for its social justice ministry with the creation of Utah’s first school system for children of all religions. Bishop Tuttle also started St. Mark’s Hospital to serve the thousands of miners who had no other health care options. He tirelessly traveled by stage and horseback to establish churches from Montana to Arizona.
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