epiScope reports:
Eight preachers – ranging from the Presiding Officers and the Archbishop of Canterbury to a popular TV correspondent and an internationally-known activist – will be among the many voices at the daily worship services during General Convention 2009 of The Episcopal Church July 8 – 17 at the Anaheim Convention Center in California (Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles).
A theme has been designated for each daily Eucharist, with a bishop of The Episcopal Church as celebrant. Additionally, a different preacher will address the daily theme.On Wednesday, July 8, the worship service celebrant and preacher will be the Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori, Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church.
On Thursday, July 9 the theme is God’s people. The celebrant will be Bishop J. Jon Bruno. Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams will conduct a Bible study during the worship service.
On Friday, July 10 the theme is Unity. The celebrant is Bishop Steve Miller, co-celebrated by a member of the Moravian clergy. The preacher will be President of the House of Deputies Bonnie Anderson.
On Saturday, July 11 the theme is Hospitality. The celebrant is Bishop Frank Brookhart. He will be joined by a member of the Methodist clergy. The preacher will be Ray Suarez of NPR.
Sunday, July 12 will be the main General Convention Eucharist and the Ingathering for the United Thank Offering (UTO). Presiding Bishop Jefferts Schori will be the celebrant and preacher.
On Monday, July 13, the theme is Domestic Poverty. Celebrant will be Bishop Prince Singh with preacher Courtney Cowart.
On Tuesday, July 14 the theme is the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The celebrant is Bishop Rob O’Neill. The preacher is Abagail Nelson.
On Wednesday July 15, the theme will be Creation and Environment. The celebrant will be Bishop Greg Rickel and preacher will be Bishop Steve Charleston.
On Thursday, July 16, the theme is Evangelism with celebrant Bishop Wilfrido Ramos. The preacher is Brian D. McLaren.
On Friday, July 17, Presiding Bishop Jefferts Schori will be the celebrant and preacher at the closing Eucharist.