Additionally each of our four diocesan regions hosted a regional function featuring the Ugandans and they were invited to give the opening address for the regional meeting of United Black Episcopalians. Recently the Revs. Michelle and Mark Walker, the first couple ordained together by Archbishop Tutu in South Africa, visited the Diocese. Each year their parish confirms approximately 70 young people and once they baptized 56 children at one service. They preached in four congregations.
Smaller congregations are generally unable to participate.
The goal is to make such opportunities available throughout the Diocese. The purpose of GMC2 is to raise awareness of Global mission in our congregations and to be a catalyst for helping to facilitate mission which is already happening. The goal is to encourage every congregation to engage in global mission in addition to the companion diocese program which is well established under the direction of the Cuba Committee. The Canon for Evangelism and members of GMC2 meet with individual congregations to encourage them and raise mission awareness. The Daughters of the King conduct an on-line weekly prayer request for our missionaries in the field.