The Countdown begins...

Boots are polished, saddlebags are packed and we're getting ready to hit the dusty trail on a 2,400-mile trek across the state. All six of the bishop nominees -- along with their spouses -- will caravan through Wyoming, meeting Episcopalians in parishes both large and small.  The Walkabout officially begins Wednesday, February 24 and runs through March 3.

We'll kick off Wednesday with an extended Walkabout gathering at St. Mark's-Cheyenne before heading west to Laramie for tours of the University and thereabouts, culminating that evening in a panel discussion with the nominees and a dinner graciously hosted by the Dean Marilyn Engstrom and the other good folks at St. Matthew's Cathedral from 6-8:30pm.  If you'd like to travel to Laramie for the dinner, please let the Cathedral know you're coming so they'll have plenty of grub. (RSVP to StMattsDean@aol.com)

To see the complete Walkabout schedule, go to www.WyomingBishopSearch.org and click on the "Documents" tab. There you'll find several important documents, including the schedule.   Please take some time to look over the nominees' resumes and the "Letter to Wyoming" that each of them wrote so you'll be a bit familiar with them before we arrive in your hometown.

By now, every parish has selected delegates for the special Electing Convention scheduled for March 20 at St. Matthew's Cathedral. Also, all clergy who are canonically resident in Wyoming will be voting for bishop as well.  Episcopalians are encouraged to familiarize themselves with each of the nominees and share their observations with their delegates and clergy.

I'm sure everyone understands that the Walkabout is taking place during a time of unpredictable weather. Every possible effort will be made to stick to the travel schedule, but please know that a heavy snow storm, unexpected road closures and killer tumbleweeds could wreak havoc on the best-laid plans.

Your prayers for good weather, along with safe and healthy travels are greatly appreciated!

~ PAMELA