the first day of midwinter

Connection ended with a fascinating seminar on character types... and some more good conversation during the afternoon 'off'. I think I was expecting a final plenary session, but i guess last night's Celebration was a good summary. I understand that the 'Connection' event was originally arranged as a teaching time - and some of that character remains - but there are other major reasons for our denomination to assemble the creative artists, youth workers and those working on far-reaching policies like Compassion, Mercy and Justice. It's vital for the Covenant that we have a character that blends our cultures, a characteristic understanding and a spirit of cooperation.

It's vital for the Covenant that we have a character that blends our cultures, a characteristic understanding and a spirit of cooperation.

That sort of understanding starts with the thinkers, gets communicated through the arts and is celebrated in the teaching. Connection can be more intentional, more effective and more contagious.

Look at me, the new boy. One visit to an event and I start to 'buy in'. And the Main Event only just started. I'm enjoying the atmosphere here.

worship at Connection 09 felt like now. Worship at midwinter has begun to feel like the future.

The Connection 09 worship team was strongly contemporary; Tonight was a subtle mixture (very good, but still a little self-conscious) and a powerful combination of the best elements of our home styles of music and teaching.