I want to give an idea of the size of General Convention. In terms of people, we have nearly 1,200 deputies and bishops. With the ECW meeting at the same time and all the visitors, staff and vendors, there are around 10,000 people here for convention.
We are meeting in the Anaheim Convention Center. This place is huge. The room we meet in is 147,000 square feet. That's 3 and a third acres. Our worship space is 221,000 square feet or 5 acres. Our exhibitors are in a space of 3 and a half acres. That doesn't include the ECW space, the bishop's meeting room or the various committee hearing rooms.
We had our opening Eucharist today. It was awe inspiring. The presiding bishop preached a very good sermon about transplanting our heart with the heart of Jesus. The music was fantastic and from the many different cultures the episcopal Church finds herself.
This evening we heard the Archbisop of Canterbury speak on the church's role in the economic crisis facing much of the world. He is a truly inspiring man.
Our committee had hearings today on a number of issues. It's heartening to see people of different view points telling their stories in an atmosphere of true respect. It is not what I have always experienced elsewhere.
Tomorrow is an early day filled with meetings, so I'll say, "good night".
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