David Smith
pulls a snow blower on the back walkway.
Hank Holden comes in
after shoveling snow.
The Altar Guild
prepares for the consecration.
The new Nursery awaits
its first visitors.
The UnCommon Band
practices in the new Youth Room.
Bishop Barbara Harris
arrived with a broken foot. Thank goodness for the new elevator!
The choir
performs.
Behind them, the original Sanctuary cross, which was repainted by choir member
Dick Carroll days before he passed away.
Bishop Harris consecrates the altar
with, from left,
Rev. Prince Wreh, Assistant Rector Gail Smith,
Rev. Ellen McKinley, Rev. Harold Shaffer,
Rector Brian McGurk and Rev. Homer McCue.
After the altar is consecrated,
Assistant Rector Gail Smith "sets" the Eucharistic table.
Bishop Harris blesses the
congregation.
(Photo courtesy of
Kelsey-Kennard)
Amanda Stauring carries the cross as
she leads the recessional.
The clergy processes out of the new
Sanctuary.
After Holy Eucharist, the UnCommon
Singers sang praise hymns, accompanied by the UnCommon Band.
After the service, Brian called forth
members
of the Building Committee to accept the
congregation's thanks for their hard work.
Brian thanks architect Dan Barton for
his vision, hard work and patience in creating our beautiful new
church.
Parishioners gather around decorated
tables
at the annual Holiday Brunch in the Parish Hall.
The volunteer kitchen crew worked for
days to prepare the festive meal.
