Back from retreat....

It was an important week I just spent on the California coast. I spent it on retreat with my colleagues in Conference Ministry. It was significant - and much of what we talked about, wrestled with, and imagined could have long term implications for the shape, the mission, and the future of the United Church of Christ.

Iwill write more about that soon, but for now let me just share a few pictures with you from the week.

Well, it wasn't all important work. Kent Siladi and I took a free afternoon to visit one of golfing's great Meccas - Pebble Beach. This is I at the 18th green.

Here is Felix Villanueva - a new friend and the new CM in Southern Cal, Nevada Conf.

Here is my close and dear friend Sheldon Culver, from Illinois South.

Here is my good friend Kent Siladi, Florida Conference.

And here is another very good friend, Mike Denton from the Pacific Northwest.

The happy Father want to brag a little and share his overwhelming Joy with his Southwest Family...

Here are my three children, a groom and his best man with their sister....

Here are the very proud parents with their son....

And here is a part of the Dorhauer clan as it is currently constituted - and no, this is not everyone. Bride and Groom are in the center, she the newest member of the clan....

The first pictures from the big wedding. I am now a Father in Law - and a pretty proud and happy one at that. I won't return to the office for another week, but this one just can't wait. Here are a few pics - I am sure I will post a few more later in the week.

More from camp...

Campers will return home today, so I thought I'd show one more set of pictures. The last set showed the faces of camp - these pictures are more about some of the activities at camp.

Sliding into the lake...

Hiking...

Family group time...

Diving off the pier, part I

Diving off the pier, part II

Volleyball tournament...


They had a great time, and we have some great campers.

Thanks to Katrina, Michelle, and Bryce for their leadership.

Thanks to program staff and to the counselors. We are proud of all of you.

The Faces of Camp...

Rebecca...

Rob...

Natalie...

Taylor...

Demi...

Jessie...

Spencer...

CJ...

Jay...

Janelle...

Janice...

Garrett...

Sydney...

Katrina...

I spent the early part of the week at camp with our Sr. High Youth. Today, just the faces of many at camp.I will post more over the next few days, along with some other postings I have missed over the last week or two. Stay tuned....

Back in the Saddle...

After a trip back to my hometown to do my Godson's Wedding (see pictures below), and recovering from a spell that had me loopy with a head cold, I am ready to start posting again.

Sorry for the time lapse, but I am ready to get back into the swing of things.

My Godson Chris and his beloved, Bethany, preparing to wed...:


exchanging their vows...:


and beginning their lives together. Part of the family tradition is to create something unique and memorable as the couple exits. Chris was the goalie on his college hockey team. so...:


And here are the six Dorhauer boys with their Mom at the reception (I'm the good-looking one):