Browning, Church Center Host Diocesan Editors
Episcopal News Service. September 24, 1987 [87194]
NEW YORK (DPS, Sept. 24) -- What really goes on at the Episcopal Church Center? At the invitation of Presiding Bishop Edmond L. Browning, eight diocesan editors -- one from each domestic province -- got some answers to that question in a Sept. 10 visit here.
Arranged by the Press Office at the request of the Presiding Bishop, the visit was part of a continuing effort by Browning to get to know the Church's communicators, and through them, the people of their dioceses, and to have them get to know him. A similar event occurred last year, and more frequent meetings are planned for the future. Those present were asked to share their experiences with other editors in their province.
The day began with a continental breakfast in the "tea nook" of the Communication Department, so the editors could get to meet the staff of that unit. This was followed by an informal hour with the Presiding Bishop, who threw the floor open for discussion. Among the topics raised were inclusive language, the restructuring of the Episcopal Church Center, compensation scales for diocesan editors, a possible t.v. network, the meaning of communication as a priority of the Church and the Pope's visit -- for which Browning was to leave that afternoon.
Lunch was sandwiched in between a tour of the Chapel of Christ the Lord and the various units which make up the Episcopal Church Center, while the rest of the afternoon was left free for editors to meet with staff to explore potential story ideas or just roam the building, observing the units at work. Some also explored the book store.
The participating editors were selected in consultation between the Press Office and the Presiding Bishop's Office to provide a mix of backgrounds and experiences. They were: Barbara Ogilby, Vermont; Richard Henshaw, Rochester; Sarah Bartenstein, Virginia; Belinda Snyder, West Tennessee; Ed Berckman, Indianapolis; Susan Henderson, Minnesota; Ann Clevenger, Kansas; and Annette Ross, Oregon.