You might not know how many Californians are present in Columbus. Our deputies and bishop are here, but also a great number of folks who are here to support the work of convention, to promote ministries, to assist with the art and liturgy of worship. In fact, this photo probably represents about 50% of the folks in Columbus from the Diocese of California. 

The Presiding Bishop-elect, Katharine Jefferts Schori, is an alum of the Church Divinity School of the Pacific in Berkeley, where she also serves on the Board of Trustees. On Sunday night CDSP held a reception for alumni and those with ties to the seminary. Here, Jefferts Schori and Rod Dugliss, Dean of the School for Deacons, have a joy-filled moment.

 The Rev. C. Robbins Clark, Rector of St. Mark's, Berkeley spends time with the Presiding Bishop-elect.

At the CDSP event, the Presiding Bishop-elect spent some time with the Bishop-elect of California. For those in attendance, the presence of both Jefferts Schori and Andrus was a time for celebration.

Bishop Swing speaking with the Rev. James Tramel and the Rev. Chris Rankin Williams during a break at the confirmation hearing for the election of the Rt. Rev. Marc Handley Andrus as Bishop of California.

Mel Ahlborn of St. Stephen's, Orinda, President of Episcopal Church & Visual Arts, is responsible for the overwhelingly awe-inspiring Visual Preludes 2006 -- projected art installations that frame the convention's worship space. 

The Rev. Scott Denman, Rector, St. John's, Oakland (left), and Brother Karekin Yarian are in Columbus to tell people about via media. The via media booth has been a hub of activity, and a gathering place for folks from California.