Jul

03

My Washington DC trip and thoughts on faith and politics

[image: caveman 92223] I hope this post finds you well and thankful as we enter this weekend of remembrance.  It seems appropriate on this Fourth of July weekend to reflect a bit on how, if and when we as Presbyterians engage in politics and public square. Beginning on Monday, July 6, I will have the [...]

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Apr

21

Road Notes: APCU, MRTI, Rocky Mountains and Mid-America

[image: Giampaolo Macorig] While I continue to hold firm to a 1/3 travel schedule, the past few months have been pretty light in terms of travel.  In addition to the GAC/OGA meetings last month, I was able to attend the Annual gathering of the Association of Presbyterian Colleges and Universities in Charlotte, NC which was [...]

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Jan

15

Mr. Moderator Goes to Washington: Questions Answered

[image: anakdawa] As some have heard, Robin and I will be attending the swearing-in ceremonies at the presidential inauguration festivities next week in Washington DC.  Needless to say, I am very excited about the opportunity and grateful for those who have made this possible both by helping with tickets, accommodations, logistics and general support.  Generosity [...]

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Jan

13

Reading Recommendations: Philippines, Taiwan and Hong Kong?

Because of my role as Moderator, this February, I and my family will have the privilege of traveling to Asia spending time in the Philippines, Taiwan and Hong Kong. This is such a great privilege to be able to take this trip to speak with other religious leaders and have a time to strengthen and [...]

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Jan

10

Road Notes: Montreat College Conference

Fighting every urge to be verbose in describing my wonderful experience at the 2009 Montreat College Conference, let me simply leave a couple of videos for you to watch and get a glimpse of the time spent with 1,000 college students and their leaders. First . . . the official recap video . . . [...]

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Dec

03

Making presby-memphis memories

I just returned from an evening of meandering around downtown Memphis, had some ribs at Superior Bar and Restaurant on Beale street and now catching up in the solitude of the hotel room   The weather here is amazing and I am hoping to be able to break away from events at The Great Emergence [...]

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Dec

03

A little checking in . . .

So I know it has been a while since I have been blogging over here, but do not fear, I am back and recommitted to getting my Moderator thing back in the groove.   Just a few updates for you all as I start another trip tomorrow AM to Memphis and Louisville. BLOGGING BYRON – Byron [...]

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Nov

09

Road Notes: New Jersey and New York

[image: paraflyer] I just arrived in New York after a splendid red-eye flight from San Francisco.  Pretty psyched about this nine day trip where I will again get to interact with some great and diverse ministries.  For more info on how you can keep up with Vice-Moderator, Byron Wade, and my travel [click here] and [...]

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Oct

21

Bruce and Byron headed to Philly

In a few hours I will board a plane and head to the City of Brotherly Love with images of Philly Cheesesteaks, Boyz II Men and The Rocky Steps dancing in my head.  This is a short trip as the Office of the General Assembly will be holding it’s meeting at the Presbyterian Historical Society [...]

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Sep

25

Road notes: The next three weeks

[image: hmaxwell]So far this whole traveling thing has gone pretty well – and yes, I still owe the metro-DC areas a recap – but the next few weeks will have Byron and myself out on the road quite a bit at various events and activities related to church, life, GA, etc.  I know that in [...]

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Sep

14

Road Notes: Peace PC and the Windstorm

Well today has been quite the day. First, I had the privilege of preaching at Peace Presbyterian Church in Louisville.  Rev. Wayne Steele is leading a group of folks there that should make the PC(USA) proud.  This church community felt a great deal like my own home church, small, family styled and deeply connected with [...]

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Aug

22

Road Notes: Presbyterian Global Fellowship and Immanual PC

[Photos: Erin Dunigan] Last week I hung out in Southern California attending the Presbyterian Global Fellowship Inside Out conference in Long Beach – pics above – and then preaching at Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles. The PGF event was a good time of worship, fellowship and engaging conversation.  I reconnected with some friends at [...]

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Aug

14

Road Notes: NNPCW, ConEd, PGF, DC and beyond

With summer’s end quickly approaching, the travel will begin to pick up for Byron and I as we begin to get out and visit the church, listen for what is going on and share back what we are saying to one another.  I think is a very exciting time for both of us as we [...]

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Aug

13

How to keep up with Byron and Bruce’s Travel schedule

Okay, so things are settling down and we have a tentative travel schedule through the end of the year and a few into 2009 and 2010.  We are still working out the kinks about getting that info out, so please be patient.   So after you have gone through the process of submitting an invitation, you [...]

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