In an otherwise accurate article regarding the Province 7 Convocation [TLC, June 3], I may have not made myself clear.

I was not a deputy to the 2000 General Convention. While I was a member of the Executive Council of the Episcopal Church (1991-1997) on several occasions, the future of provinces was discussed. On more than one instance I would have voted to do away with the provincial concept unless a program of accountability and networking could be developed.

I believe the new efforts in the provinces, outlined with the financial assistance of the national church, have great potential to strengthen diocesan and congregational ministries and to provide important networking among a variety of programs.

Harry Denman

Coffeyville, Kan.