The Tsedaqah community was pleased to welcome Elizabeth Boe, Young Adult Services Corps (YASC) co-ordinator for the Episcopal Church and Fellow of Liverpool Cathedral, to Liverpool last month. Elizabeth was joined by two YASC missioners, Joris and Madeline, currently serving in Rome.
The visit coincided with the American festival of Thanksgiving and in addition to sharing faith stories and experiences, the community were able to share together in a traditional Thanksgiving meal prepared by the American YASC representatives. It was quite a treat and a good opportunity to learn more about culture and faith in the different countries represented around the table. It was both poignant and encouraging to finish the meal in the traditional way with each member speaking about what they are thankful for in their own lives and situations.
The group was also able to witness history at the Cathedral College of Canons election of our new diocesan bishop, Bishop John. Whilst the election itself was attended only by the canons, The Tsedaqah Community and visitors attended the evensong where the formal election result was announced. Wonderful to have such a representation of young people at the announcement and a privilege for the Community to be a part of such an important and historic process. The photo shows our residents and visitors with Bishop Bev after the election, prior to the start of evensong.
We are blessed to have 4 Tsedaqah residents this year representing the USA, Ghana and Haiti please be sure to welcome and encourage them when you meet them across out diocese.
The photo shows, from the back, left to right:
Albert - Tsedaqah, Ghana representative placed at the Cathedral
Elizabeth Boe - YASC co-ordinator and Fellow of the cathedral
Derby - Tsedaqah, Haiti representative placed at Liverpool Parish Church
Debra - Canon of the Cathedral and Tsedaqah Trustee
Christi - Tsedaqah, placed at Adelaide House and Together Liverpool
Madeline - YASC, serving in Rome
Mike - Canon of the Cathedral and Tsedaqah Chaplain
Mal - Canon of the Cathedral, Bishop’s Chaplain for Reconciliation with responsibility for Tsedaqah
Bishop Bev - Bishop
Charlotte - Tsedaqah, YASC placed at St Luke in the City
Joris - YASC, serving in Rome