Read this compilation of tweets and texts from the EYE chaperone, Susan Hulbert, as our three diocesan representatives, Gabe, Ben and Max, live through this triennial experience.
Friday, July 11, 6:30 p.m.: Eucharist Sermon by the Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori. She mentions the Diocese of San Diego at about the three-minute mark.
Thursday, July 10, 8:32 p.m.: “EYE highlights”
Spending time with bishops, particularly the Rt. Rev. William H. Stokes from the Diocese of New Jersey.
“We are all having a blast! Thanks for your prayers. Peace to all.”
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Wednesday, July 9, 6:49 a.m.: “We are here! So great! They even picked us up at the airport at 7:30 a.m.! Our plane was actually delayed and we barely made it out before the San Diego airport’s 11:30 p.m. curfew. We left the runway at 11:28 p.m. I have never been in a plane that taxied so fast.”
7:46 a.m. “The guys like the college dining hall/student center. I don’t know where they get the energy. I had to pull them away from the pool table. We are not going to Valley Forge (poor Gabe got outvoted) but staying here and resting til activities begin this afternoon. Thanks all for everything!”
10:23 a.m. “Off to officially register. Gabe is playing pool with some girls from Hawaii and Ben and Max are wowing others with their piano and singing skills. Peace and cheers!”
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Tuesday, July 8 8:28 p.m.: “Here is a photo of the service we had as a send-off with Dean Penny.”
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