Brookwood & Diocesan Archives

It was a beautiful day, but my original plans had me spending my time typing up the Sunday Bulletin. But I received a call from Frank Morehouse who was coming up river to our deanery in hopes of cataloging the Camp Brookwood silverware. I'm overjoyed that I took the time to visit the camp with our prestigious visitors.

Along with Frank was Twila Buttimer, our diocesan archivist who last synod received the diocesan Award of Merit for her tireless work. Last but certainly not least was a special surprise for myself, as I had never met the man, Archbishop Harold Nutter. Archbishop Nutter has been retired for what I believe is 18 years yet he is a spritely as ever.

The afternoon began in the Church of the Good Shepherd, and I'm sure Wilma, a wonderful woman who looks after the vessels and altar clothes, will be having a word with me as I took them all out for Frank to photograph and put them back in their place in the most atrocious way. We then drove over to the camp where we spent much time just enjoying the ambiance. Archbishop Nutter on more than one occasion said that the camp had such a wonderful "atmosphere" and we all agreed that this was a diocesan gem that really hasn't been appreciated enough. Pictures do not do Camp Brookwood justice. All in all it was an afternoon filled with great company and conversation.