Day 9...

The group thoroughly enjoyed their free time in London today, a continuation of yesterday afternoon. Miraculously, no rain had fallen except for overnight during the tour until late this afternoon on our coach ride to Covent Garden for our farewell dinner.

Many moving sentiments were shared among us falling under the category of "what happens in London stays in London."

But, I can tell you that our closing reminded us that we are more than conquerors in all things.
In the words of our patron St. Paul: “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” -Romans 8:37-39
Tonight I give thanks for those who made this trip possible from home.

For the vision of St. Paul's Clergy Oran and Judith, to its staff and Vestry; to Neeta Helms and Katie Hickey of Classical Movements for assisting me with the arrangements; to the staff members of: Bristol Cathedral, especially The Reverend Canon Wendy Wilby and Sarah Morris; The University Church of St. Mary the Virgin in Oxford; Canterbury Cathedral, their clergy and staff; Andrew Carwood and Margaret Rates at St. Paul's Cathedral, London and lastly The Reverend Charles Hedley, Elizabeth Lil and Malcolm Hicks at St. James's, Picadilly. I give thanks for our outstanding guide for the week, Suzie Howe, whom we love and will miss once we depart.

I give thanks for all who travelled this path, three years in the making, through to its completion: Tom Avila, Jack Bennett, David Brock, Suzanne Brock, Carmine and Judy Carosella, Barry Cornwall, Erin Crowley, Jeanne Crowley, Tal and Barbara Day, Donna Ervin, Carolyn Fuller, Bill and Francine Gemmill, Marian Holmes, Charlie and Leigh King, Lee Larkin, Bill and Betty Livingston, Chris Martin, Marsha and Bernard Murphy, Laura Rhodes, Jean and Allen Stuhl, Sissy and Derek Walker and Charlotte Woods.

Mostly, I thank our Lord Jesus Christ for the fortitude, strength and inspiration of the Holy Spirit whom we know to be the source of all good things.

In just a few short hours we depart from our hotel for St. James's, Picadilly and our final service before departing for home. Check back for an update on our final day before returning home. Then, check back again for entries by those on tour. Read their personal reflections of the tour. Thank you for traveling with us.