Storm Damage responsible for
Changes in Diocesan Convention!
The Site for the 35th Annual Convention has changed. We will meet at
the following location for all events:
Bayou DeSiard Country Club
3501 Forsythe Ave., Monroe, LA 71201
There is also a change in the agenda. Here is a broad outline:
Friday
Lunch on your own
1:00 Registration
2:00 Business
4:30 Holy Eucharist
6:00 Silent Auction
7:15 Banquet
Saturday
Light breakfast provided prior to beginning of meeting
8:30 Business
Noon Adjournment
Lunch on your own
Clergy Spouse luncheon cancelled.
Parking spaces are limited, so please carpool as much as possible.
These changes are a result of the damage wrought by the storm on
Monday. As you may know, Monroe was struck by an F2 tornado on
Monday. The Garden District was hit hardest. Grace Church sits in
the midst of that neighborhood. Access to the area is limited and power is
disrupted. As a result, we are unable to meet at Grace Church.
As the outline above suggests, we will follow a significantly revised
agenda. Given our space and the available time, we will dispense with
workshops, hearings, and vendors. This is regrettable but unavoidable.
Please be on the lookout for a ministry fair day in the future in which
some of these canceled sessions will be held.
Most importantly, let us keep the people of Monroe in our prayers.
Many are enduring the negative impact of this storm. At the same time,
let's also acknowledge the grace and grit of these good people who, in
the midst of trial, have worked quickly and effectively to host our
Convention. Nothing keeps that Monroe Convocation down!
The Rt. Rev. Jacob W. Owensby, Ph.D., D.D.
The Diocese of Western Louisiana
