Someone asked me how I chose which groups to travel with - and how my
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Keeping in Touch
Hello. Since I will soon be leaving for a 6-week sabbatical in Israel/Palestine, I want to start this blog and get familiar with the format. Then whenever I can get access to a computer while I'm traveling, I can send up-dates and observations. I might figure out how to add photos.
Right now, I'm making lists and trying to get registered for different components of the trip. I start with an organized tour group through St. George's College in Jerusalem. After that, I have a few days on my own in Jerusalem. Then it's off to Tiberias on the Sea of Galilee for an archealogical dig - 5 days of work in the morning - followed by lectures and bike rides in the afternoon....or at least that's how I envision it. Then another organized 10 days with emphasis on Palestinian conditions. And finally a few days on my own again before returning home.
I am very grateful to the Presbyterian Church for promoting sabbatical time and the Board of Pensions for providing $3000. This is my 25th year of ordination in the PCUSA and the 10th year at North Springfield Presbyterian Church. I could not have dreamed of this without the support of my congregation and guests who will fill the pulpit and colleagues who are on-call for pastoral care. So my family and a lot of other people are affected by this trip - and I want them to hear from me while the experience is fresh. I hope you enjoy by attempts at blogging!
Right now, I'm making lists and trying to get registered for different components of the trip. I start with an organized tour group through St. George's College in Jerusalem. After that, I have a few days on my own in Jerusalem. Then it's off to Tiberias on the Sea of Galilee for an archealogical dig - 5 days of work in the morning - followed by lectures and bike rides in the afternoon....or at least that's how I envision it. Then another organized 10 days with emphasis on Palestinian conditions. And finally a few days on my own again before returning home.
I am very grateful to the Presbyterian Church for promoting sabbatical time and the Board of Pensions for providing $3000. This is my 25th year of ordination in the PCUSA and the 10th year at North Springfield Presbyterian Church. I could not have dreamed of this without the support of my congregation and guests who will fill the pulpit and colleagues who are on-call for pastoral care. So my family and a lot of other people are affected by this trip - and I want them to hear from me while the experience is fresh. I hope you enjoy by attempts at blogging!
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