The Diocese of Niagara invites me to dinner with the bishop

The invitation arrived by email this morning. The question is, to use the popular vernacular, are they just messing with my head?

If I grit my teeth, pay the $225 and show up at the door, will I simply be slapped with another lawsuit claiming attempted bribery for sending $225 to the diocese under the pretence that I had been invited to dinner – as if that were at all likely.

Or would my appearance be an occasion for the matrons of the diocese to have synchronised attacks of the vapours?

Only one way to find out.

Here is the email:

Bishop’s Company Dinner‏

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The Annual Bishop’s Company Dinner is on Monday, September 30, 2013 at The Burlington Convention Centre.

WAIT!!!!!!

Don’t ignore this email please

There are lots of good reasons to go to the Dinner – here are just a few:

  • To support the pastoral ministry of Bishop Michael Bird to those in need of care and assistance.
  • To be nourished through the wisdom of a very prophetic speaker – Bishop Michael Ingham
  • To enjoy a wonderful evening of entertainment, good food, inspirational speaking while connecting with Anglicans from across our diocese.

Sign up now

If you have been to the Dinner before – please sign up again!

If you are new – please don’t be shy….it’s a wonderful evening and we promise you’ll love it!

Here’s the catch:

The deadline to register is just two weeks away: Weds September 18th at 5 pm

It’s easy:

Sign up online – click here

…or….Call Nancy Clause at Cathedral Place – 905.527.1316 x 380