Message from Bishop WesterDear Friends,
Our diocesan ministries are numerous and diverse, aimed at breaking down the barriers that divide us, and nourishing the harmony that so characterizes this wonderful local Church. As you know, these ministries require time, talent and treasure to sustain and develop year after year. That is why I am asking you to consider a pledge to the 2008 Diocesan Development Drive in order to maintain the vitality of our local church. I realize there are many demands made upon you and your generosity. However, please recall that charity begins at home and the home we call Church is indeed one of God's most precious gifts to us. I am blessed to call Utah my home, and I thank each and every one of you for welcoming me into your midst. I know you will respond with that same spirit of hospitality to this year's appeal. Please know of my profound gratitude for all you do to make our Diocese a place where Christ's prayer for unity becomes a reality. May the grace and peace of Christ be with you and with those you love. With warm, personal regards, I remain Sincerely yours in the Lord,
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Abide in Christ: Our Journey Together is the theme for the 2008 Diocesan Development Drive. Abide in Christ, my Episcopal motto, is from the Gospel of St. John (15:4). In this Gospel, Jesus shares with us his beautiful prayer for unity. He uses the image of the vine and the branches to illustrate the Grace of God flowing through the vine and giving life to the branches. With all His heart, Jesus is asking that we be enfolded into that intimate union He enjoys with the Father and the Holy Spirit. This unity with God results in our greater unity with each other. As the Catholic Church of the Diocese of Salt Lake City, we are called to “be one” in the heart of Christ.
