To: The People of the Diocese of Alaska
From: The Standing Committee of the Diocese of Alaska
May 14, 2008
Greetings in the name of Jesus,
In a few days, Christians around the world will again enter Holy Week, a time when we give our lives and attention to the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus, of the poor, and of our own selves. During this week, we journey with the first disciples and with generations of others through uncertain and difficult days. This is a time of remembering the content of our faith and the source of our hope—the very faith and hope upon which we rely throughout our lives, and beyond.
We call to mind this hope as we announce that the Standing Committee of the Diocese of Alaska has, with deep regret, received the resignation of The Reverend David Elsensohn from the Standing Committee. We express our immeasurable gratitude to Dave for his many years of faithful and devoted service to the Diocese of Alaska while serving on our Standing Committee.
The Standing Committee will be meeting face-to-face on March 28-29 at Saint Christopher's in Anchorage; we will also be meeting by teleconference between now and then to elect a new president and to continue with the work of the Diocese. Until then, Standing Committee Vice-President The Reverend Robert Thomas will serve as our President. You many contact him, or any member of the Standing Committee, with any issues, questions, or concerns.
In hope and in faith,
The Reverend Robert Thomas The Reverend Dawn Allen-Herron
Vice-President Communications Officer
Standing Committee Standing Committee
Ginny
The Reverend Canon Ginny Doctor
Canon to the Ordinary
Episcopal Diocese of Alaska
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