Yearly Archives: 2008

Women in Ministry gathering and luncheon

[ Oct 17, 2008; 9:30 am to 1:00 pm. ] All women of the Diocese are invited to attend a “food, fellowship and formation” gathering. We will gather with coffee and tea, enjoy a program to be offered by Evita Krislock, and partake of lunch following the program. We will end in time to move to the cathedral for registration and the 2 p.m. convention start [...]

Rosa Gallica Customer Appreciation Weekend

[ Sep 12, 2008; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Sep 13, 2008; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Plan to join Gloria Waggoner for her customer appreciation weekend. Everything in the store, except for pottery, art, and clearance items, will be 20% off and refreshments will be served. Regular shop hours are Wednesday-Friday, noon-5 p.m. Contact Gloria at 509-954-4328.

Spiritus Presents: Faith Formation in an Interfaith World

[ Oct 25, 2008; 9:30 am to 3:00 pm. ] Register now for the 2008 Faith Formation in an Interfaith World workshop

How do other faith traditions inform and enrich Christian spiritual practice? How do we explore other approaches to the mystery of God? The Rev. Robert Cronin Morris, Episcopal priest and director of the Interweave Center will explore these questions with us. Morris is [...]

Camp Cross featured in several news outlets

Camp Cross, the diocesan camp and conference center on the shores of Lake Coeur d’ Alene recently hosted a session of Camp No Limits, a session for children who have prosthetic limbs. Camp Cross is one of four locations across the country that hosts these session and the only one in the Northwest.
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Gloria Waggoner addresses Lambeth Spouses on Environmental Stewardship

The following is an address by Gloria Waggoner to the 2008 Lambeth Spouses Conference:

I am Gloria Waggoner from the Diocese of Spokane which includes the inland area of Washington State and North Idaho.  Washington State is located in the uppermost northwest region of the United States.  It is an area of intense agriculture, providing [...]

Lambeth Update from Gloria Waggoner: Bishops, spouses spend day in London

The day for the bishops and spouses in London began early on July 24 at 6:30 a.m. as we gathered at the University of Kent bus stop to board transportation to London, a ninety minute ride away. The line of participants waiting with us must have extended at least four city blocks, so we [...]

Lambeth update from Bishop Waggoner: Witness Walk broadens, enriches agenda for Lambeth participants

In this update I want to note the London Day last week when the entire group made the three- hour bus trip to the city and participated in the Walk of Witness in support of the MDG’s, after which we were treated to events of memorably gracious hospitality at Lambeth and Buckingham Palaces.
Though the [...]

Lambeth update from Bishop Waggoner: Tone positive despite differences

Can it be July 28th?  The calendar is a reminder that time here is not only well filled, but is also passing quickly.  As we begin the last week of the conference, I write to update you on items that  seem to be most relevant and of highest interest.
The daily schedule of Bible study, [...]

Lambeth update from Bishop Waggoner: Hope present in community building exercises

As I reflect on yesterday’s events and review news reports already posted, I am conscious of not simply repeating the same description of “what we did” the day before.  The ENS accounts provided by reporters and Bishops who most often are approached randomly for comments offer basic information and insights that seem to serve [...]

Lambeth update from Bishop Waggoner: Hospitality, conversation mark early days of Lambeth trip

As I wrote to the Diocese at the time Gloria and I departed for the Lambeth Conference, I have resisted becoming a regular blogger. Now, however, since the news accounts of Lambeth are beginning to increase and at times contain indisputably inaccurate information drawn from a seriously distorted perspective, I will be sending updates [...]