I am depressed (in the Communion-sense of that word, not the clinical sense)

Have been away for a 24 hour tramping trip with my son. (In 24 hours we saw just four people, and this on a trip which began about 20 minutes from Nelson's city centre: if we Kiwis are so proud of our great outdoors, why do we not visit?). Back to the computer and a glance here and there in Anglican blogland. Also read the e-version of this week's Church of England Newspaper. Reactions to the latest draft of the Covenant seem muted. GAFCON Primates have met and made the expected statements. Its all a bit depressing.

Yeah, I know, a few days ago I said I was hopeful. But more than me need to share the hope!