The Blue Dog will greet you...

Once arriving in NO, it'll be easy to spot the Riverbend, the Superdome, and the Fleur-de-lys almost everywhere you turn. It's absolutely beautiful but can be overwhelming, especially of its your first time here. And with registration and check-in lines a little longer than normal, you may find yourself checking your watch often. Don't give into that feeling - instead turn your attention to something you may have already noticed.

If you're staying in the Sheraton, when checking in, the first thing you'll see is a room full of enormous cobalt blue dogs. It is actually one dog, just in multiple prints and poses. George Rodrigue, a native of New Iberia, LA used his dog, Tiffany, as his muse for this installation on loan from the New Orleans Museum of Art. Tiffany has many outfits though you may not notice because it's her eyes that will captivate you, or spook you. Whatever your reaction, it is nonetheless a very different welcome to the city.

Stay tuned for information on Registration and a recap of the Clergy and Lay Worship Service featuring Bishop Lawrence Reddick.

Welcome to the Unity Summit, CMEs!