Two priests, Redemptorist Fr. Tony Flannery and Fr. Gerry Bechard, and two laywomen, Deborah Rose-Milavec and me, talked about our experiences of working in various clergy-lay coalitions.
This morning I flew from Sacramento, and journey of one and a half hours, to Portland. The talk tonight was once again in a Protestant Church, — a very nice one with a young woman minister, who welcomed us very graciously. It gave all the impression of being a church which was full of life and energy. Our gathering was only one of a number that was taking place this evening.
The gathering I had here yesterday afternoon was as good as anything I have had in the whole tour. I have had some that were bigger, but few that had the same atmosphere and warmth as this one. This discussion was busy and interesting, with many hands up for the roving mike at any one time. There was great energy in the hall, and being there gave me a real lift.
