So here we all are, gathered at the Hayes Conference Centre in Swanwick, Derbyshire for the triennial conference of the Diocese of Hereford.  Has it been worth travelling up through the rain and the spray?  Highlights so far:

-   Catching up with colleagues not seen for too long

-   Discovering that the Centre now has wireless internet access across most of the site (whoopee!)

-   Above all, hearing our Bishop, Anthony Priddis, recommission us for the work of evangelism in our parishes: not being content with the status quo, and staying within our comfort zones and our church buildings, but going out into our communities, actively sharing our faith in new ways, trying new things without worrying about the possibility of failure, and never giving up, for we have a Gospel that is good news for the whole world - a Saviour who died for us that we might be forgiven.  Thank you Bishop.