From ELO-
Issues of immigration and evangelism will top the agenda as more than 100 bishops of the Episcopal Church gather Sept. 16-21 in Phoenix for their annual fall meeting, themed "Changing Contexts for God's Mission: What is the New Invitation?"
The bishops also are expected to discuss congregational development and mission, all within a context of prayer, Bible study and worship.
At least 50 bishops and a dozen of their spouses -- who are also gathering in Phoenix -- plan to attend a Sept. 13-15 pre-meeting visit to the Arizona-Mexico border. The trip, organized by the Diocese of Arizona, aims to help bishops and spouses "spend time ... on both sides of the border seeing conditions for themselves," according to a statement released by Greta Huls, diocesan canon for communication.
Bishop Kirk Smith of Arizona said that he is pleased that the House of Bishops has come to Arizona "to experience first hand the immigration crisis by visiting the border, talking with people involved on both sides of the issue, and by praying with those most affected. It will be a time to put human faces on justice issues."
A meeting of the bishops' spouses and partners -- held concurrently with that of the bishops -- also will focus on issues of immigration amid changing contexts. Local immigration experts, community activists and congregational leaders will address each gathering separately.
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http://www.episcopalchurch.org/79425_124456_ENG_HTM.htm
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