Bishops explore ministry challenges in Asia
News of what happened yesterday at the House of Bishops Meeting here in Taiwan…. Bishops explore ministry challenges in Asia. Continue reading Bishops explore ministry challenges in Asia
Author: Catherine Lee
The Episcopal Church House of Bishops @ Taiwan ~ Spouses Outing Day!
Yep, spouses outing day ~ and what a great day we all had ~ YES, it really was amazing! While the bishops gathered for meetings all day, sharing and learning about ‘Theological Context and Mission Challenges’ in Taiwan, Hong Kong and then Pakistan, we made the most of the day and took the spouses out to experience something of Taiwan life…… One trip was planned for them to go to the National Marine Museum and Jiu-fen, led by Trinity Church, Keelung church members, and one trip was to Dharma Drum Mountain and Jinshan, led by us… In the event, it was … Continue reading The Episcopal Church House of Bishops @ Taiwan ~ Spouses Outing Day!
The Episcopal Church House of Bishops @ Taiwan ~ Field Trip Day!
And not just any old field trip to any old place, but to visit some of our very own churches in our very own Diocese of Taiwan ~ Yippee! For me starting with getting up to the Grand Hotel at 7:00am, when it’s cooler for walking up all them steps… for orchids and yep, coffee! Today was the day for taking all our lovely guests from the Episcopal Church House of Bishops to visit our churches ~ 4 groups to 4 places; 2 smaller groups – one to Keelung to visit Trinity Church and St. Stephens’ Church and one to … Continue reading The Episcopal Church House of Bishops @ Taiwan ~ Field Trip Day!
House of Bishops begins historic meeting in Taiwan…. Episcopal News Service
Check out this article for the official report of what’s happening…. House of Bishops begins historic meeting in Taiwan. Continue reading House of Bishops begins historic meeting in Taiwan…. Episcopal News Service
The Episcopal Church House of Bishops @ Taiwan ~ Day 1!
Today was THE big day ~ the official start of the Episcopal Church House of Bishops meeting in Taiwan ~ and there we were on the welcome desk, this time outside the main meeting room, welcoming all those who had arrived late last night ~ and despite mega-long flights for most, well they were just so happy to be here! After the Eucharist, there were group photos outside in front of the Grand Hotel ~ but there was sooooooo many people in each photo that I couldn’t fit ’em all in ha ha – so you’ll have to wait for … Continue reading The Episcopal Church House of Bishops @ Taiwan ~ Day 1!
Welcoming The Episcopal Church House of Bishops to Taiwan ~ YES!
Today is welcome day ~ and we were all there, at the welcome desk at the Grand Hotel in Taipei, there to welcome all the bishops, spouses and guests from the Episcopal Church here for the House of Bishops Autumn Meeting ~ coming from all over the USA, plus central America, their first time ever to meet in Asia, and for many their first ever trip to Asia…. almost 200 expected, some delayed by the typhoon in Hong Kong and many arriving later tonight…. We were there alongside Lori and Ednice from the Episcopal Church HQ in New York ~ … Continue reading Welcoming The Episcopal Church House of Bishops to Taiwan ~ YES!
Advent Church Centre Construction Week 23….
Yep, the sky today is really this colour blue, and today is the first day of the new school year here at St. John’s University…. The construction of the new church centre has really moved along… this is it! Looking great eh? Thanking God for the progress so far and please continue to pray… Continue reading Advent Church Centre Construction Week 23….
Another scorching day in Taipei…..
Taipei Freedom Plaza, concert hall and theatre looking good at 8:30am this morning…. Another hot day ~ up to 35°C again ~ meanwhile we’re all in the diocesan office getting ready for next week’s House of Bishops… busy busy busy! Continue reading Another scorching day in Taipei…..
法鼓山 Dharma Drum Mountain ‘n 金山老街 Jinshan Old Street ~ what a tour!
Yep, what a tour indeed ~ ‘n all in the planning for next week… And next week starts the Episcopal Church House of Bishops Autumn Meeting in Taiwan, and one of the outings arranged for the spouses is, yep, to learn about Buddhism at Dharma Drum Mountain and to Jinshan Old Street to see the Taoist Temples and try all the sweet potato delicacies…. So off we went today, Mr. Huang and his lovely wife Mei-li from St. John’s Cathedral, and me – to check it all out in preparation ~ first to Jinshan Old Street for goose meat lunch… And then up the … Continue reading 法鼓山 Dharma Drum Mountain ‘n 金山老街 Jinshan Old Street ~ what a tour!
Catherine Lee 