Meeting with the Bishops

Two weeks ago the Western Bishops were in Saskatoon for a LTS Board of Governors meeting. They invited us (the seniors) for a dessert meeting where we could ask questions about the call process and colloquy (church examination for ordination). It was a very pleasant evening. Although I technically didn’t learn anything I didn’t already know (which I think speaks highly in regard to how we’ve been prepared for first call through course work and the CTEL process) it was great to hear directly from the Bishops. As well, several spouses were in attendance, including Doug and they got to hear all these questions and answers for the first time … plus ask their own questions.

We found out we will be the first group of senior students to go through an “all western” colloquy process. This means there will only be one colloquy sitting for the oral examination and it will take place in Saskatoon (February 26-28, 2009). All the examiners will come into Saskatoon. Previously each Synod set up their own examination board and the students had to fly back to their home Synod. They’re hoping this will standardize and streamline the process.

They indicated that there will be calls for us in due time, but we don’t need to be thinking about the process until we finish colloquy.

And the National Bishop was in for the LTS meeting as well, and she and the other Bishops joined us for breakfast on Thursday morning. Fortunately no one ordered pancakes (remember that photo??)!