Hi folks! Yes we made it and it's been so intense that I'm glad you'll be hearing from a lot of us. To participate in two such different liturgies on two days was mind/spirit-bending. From grief and solemnity to bubbling joy, and in both, a deep spirit of gratitude.

First, about Archbishop Tutu. When they were censing him him, he was laughing; when they were singing a greeting hymn before he preached, he danced (subtly but unmistakably). And best of all, his sermon praised the African bishops present before he spoke about Bishop Mkhabela. And they are all heroes. We have a lot to learn from this part of the Church.

Lots of personal greetings and inquiries after Iowans, esp. the Noahs and members of other work parties. Special grettings to Charles City from Frs. Gregory Makubu, Sipho Shongwe, and Mandla Dlamini, who have included Charles City in their Iowa travels. Clementine Mashwama (George's widow) is flourishing and organized the fundraising for the new St. Thomas. From what I heard my last visit, for a widow to be living so vibrantly is a powerful witness for Christianity. God is good.

Love,
Kate Campbell+

Barbara, Gina and Melody are all fine, send their love to Christ Church and families and will write another day.


From Swaziland--
Everyone is OK--We are being treated royally. Planes were on schedule and we are very busy. Just want to send love. Miss you--fromn JEAN (McKinney)