As some of you know, I will be journeying to Dodoma in Tanzania at the end of August, 2008 (8-24 to 9-11) The purpose of my trip is a combination of pilgrimage, mission and learning - I'm hpiong to learn more about what the Diocese of Central Tanganyika is doing for women and for health care, and to teach a little bit at the Msalato Seminary. As many ofyou also know, the Diocese of Atlanta has an ongoing relationship with this Diocese. My classmate, the Rev. Dr. Sandy McCann and her husband, Dr. Martin McCann are missionaries working in that Diocese -- so that's the way I got connected. I anticipate learning a lot and will be bringing back ideas for future pilgrimages and mission work for folks at St. Luke's. So, your comments and thoughts will be very important as we go along. Watch this space for some information prior to the trip -- and if the Internet works like it should, while I am gone as well.Here are some needs I have identified that someone may want to assist with: I need a laptop computer that I can use on the trip -- and perhaps even leave for the folks at Msalato. The clergy there are also in need of everything clerical - shirts, tab collars and those little pins we use to keep the collars in place; albs and other priestly supplies. If you wish to donate these things - just let me know and I will transport them or get them to the container the Cathedral is putting together.Kwaheri for now! (that's good by in Kiswahili!)