MY FIRST GC By Rebecca Rauch-Thane

MY FIRST GENERAL CONVENTIONBy Rebecca Rauch-Thane

MY FIRST GENERAL CONVENTIONBy Rebecca Rauch-ThaneIndianapolis, IN July 4th 12th 2012

Click First things first it was hot!

What I was toldWe are going to attend the General ConventionVery important people will be discussing very important thingsTo make very important decisionsand you will witness it all!

How long will it last?

9 days but we will arrive earlier and stay one day after it endsMomIn the middle of the action

With thousands of participants and special guestsThe place quickly turned into a behive of activity!

Some highlights

My Dad interviews the Presiding BishopKatherine Jefferts Schori

4th of July from our hotel room!

People I met

With Rev. Canon Anthony GuillenHead of Hispanic Latino Ministries

World renowned plastic artistEnedina Vazquez

During a meeting at theHouse of DeputiesPlaces I visited

Indianapolis Museum of ArtGeometry of Light Alyson ShotzIndiana Historic Center Indianapolis Museum of ArtLove Robert IndianaIndianapolis Museum of ArtAfrican Art Treasures to enjoy

Quest for the West Arturo ChavezFireworks of Glass Dale Chihuly

I built a teepee

and rode The Iron Pony!Treasures to enjoy

Even saw soldiers from Ancient China!Treasures to enjoy

From ancient Egypt... to mythical dragons!

I even learned how to restore historical documents!

Things that I learnedDiversity is a blessing!It is not wise to eat shellfish so far away from the ocean!If you keep your eyes open, youll find treasures all around you!Indianapolis has a lot more than just agriculture and race cars!The Episcopal Church is all about a race the human race!My Episcopal Church is like a big familyI learned new song, new prayers and made many new friends It is not easy to manage the Episcopal Church.!

I also learned that you can use seedsTo teach about the Scriptures and our responsibility towards our fellow human beingsThank You Indianapolis!

What a cool city!The cleanest streets!You can walk almost everywhere thru covered bridgesThe museums are awesome!The Cathedral is breathtaking!You can ride a bike, take a tour on a Segway, ride a gondola or a paddleboat(But be careful you may be run over by a bike!)