The Next Chapter

January 1, 2017, we began work with the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa at St. Luke's parish in Chinatown. The temperature was as cold as our reception was warm.

I Clean Up Nicely

Lisa insisted I post this picture.

It's Official, I'm Dr. Bob!

Thanks so much to my professors and advisors. Thanks especially to my family for putting up with me as I finished off my thesis and grew that beard.

Sewanee sure is pretty this time of year. If you are having trouble sleeping, here is a link to my thesis: "We Did It Wrong: The Unexpected Success of Southside Abbey."

I Was Blessed To Be In The Presence Of Such Leaders

Re-Watching this video, I am aware at how manic I am, just full of the Holy Spirit in those around me. What a blessing it was to be on that stage. Thanks to my fellow contributors (and sorry if I talked too much).

Lisa And I Have The Strangest Fun

Here is a non-churchy snap of Lisa and I having fun at an invitation board game gathering, where we played lots of games about trains. Where else would this take place but the Chattanooga Choo-Choo?

"ECF Fellow" Has A Nice Ring To It...

Thanks so much to the wonderful staff at Episcopal Church Foundation. What a great orientation and time I had learning from them and my fellow fellows. It is such an exciting time to be an Episcopalian.

The Episcopal Church's Office of Communication Made a Video About Southside Abbey

What a wonderful time we had making this video together. What a great team we have at Southside Abbey! Thank you all.

And who knew that these New Yorkers would be such wimps about driving in snow. Maybe they were worried about the Southerners on the road with no snow-driving experience...