The Ordination & Consecration of Thomas James Brown

as a Bishop in the Church of God and the Tenth Bishop of the Episcopal of Maine

The Church of Saint Luke | Portland, Maine

Eleven o'clock in the morning Saturday, the Twenty Second of June in the year of our Lord, Two Thousand Nineteen Welcome from the Preface to the Ordination Rites adapted from The Book of Common Prayer

It has often been said that a person is not ordained for a particular place but for the The Holy Scriptures and ancient Christian writers make it clear that from the apostles’ time, whole church. This was embodied in the first bishop elected by the people of Maine, there have been different ministries within the Church. First, there is the Order of Bishops, George Burgess, who was known for planting throughout the state not just who carry on the apostolic work of leading, supervising, and uniting the Church. here but also in Haiti. It was embodied in Maine's second bishop, Henry Neely, who built the cathedral where you are today. With its first service on Christmas Day 150 The persons who are chosen and recognized by the Church (bishops, , deacons) as years ago, St. Luke's was a symbol of hope rising from the ashes of the great fire of being called by God to the ordained ministry are admitted to these sacred orders by solemn Portland and the horrors of the civil war. One of the very first designed to prayer and the laying on of episcopal hands. It has been, and is, the intention and purpose of be a cathedral from the very beginning, St. Luke's was a visible icon of the Oxford this Church to maintain and continue these three orders; and for this purpose these services and Social Gospel movements and a missionary zeal which spread throughout The of ordination and consecration are appointed. No persons are allowed to exercise the offices Episcopal Church in the 19th century. As today's service illustrates, God's work of bishop, , or deacon in this Church unless they are so ordained, or have already in this place continues, with each of these roots being rediscovered, renewed, and received such ordination with the laying on of hands by bishops who are themselves duly reenergized in our own time. qualified to confer Holy Orders.

St. Luke's is the cathedral not just of the people and city of Portland but of the state It is also recognized and affirmed that the threefold ministry is not the exclusive property of and Diocese of Maine, a place where bishops and indeed all people have had a seat this portion of Christ’s , but is a gift from God for the nurture of his people and a home. It is a true delight to welcome you here today for the consecration of and the proclamation of his Gospel everywhere. Accordingly, the manner of ordaining in this the 10th bishop of Maine. To friends from far off and near, we are glad you are here. Church is to be such as has been, and is, most generally recognized by Christian people as Thank you for coming. Welcome to your cathedral. Let us rejoice together. Thanks suitable for the conferring of the sacred orders of bishop, priest, and deacon. be to God!

The conferring of orders is meant to serve and enhance the ministry of all baptized persons. Benjamin Shambaugh Through baptism we are all empowered to proclaim the Gospel and to serve Christ.

2 3 Order of Processions The Ordination of a Bishop The congregation remains seated

Choir The people remain seated during the prelude. During the prelude, vergers and acolytes lead Soloist | Cantor | Litanist processions of leaders from government, interfaith and ecumenical partners, from other , bishops of The Episcopal Church, and the lay and clergy leadership of the Civic Leaders Diocese of Maine. Diocesan Leaders Presenters The Prelude Readers of Testimonials The Dean and Master of Ceremonies Praise the Lord with drums and cymbals Sigfrid Karg-Elert Registrar of The Episcopal Church (brass, organ, timpani) Ecumenical Guests Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring (brass) Johann Sebastian Bach Clergy of The Episcopal Church Clergy of the Diocese of Maine My Spirit Be Joyful (brass) Cherished Mentors

Aria (organ) Paul Manz The congregation stands Suite of Dances André Campra Chaplain to the Bishop-Elect I. Marche The Bishop-Elect II. Premier Passpied III. Air des Musettes Bishops of The Episcopal Church IV. Air des Espagnolles The Preacher V. Air pour les Arlequins VI. Marche The Co-Consecrators

An Interlude (organ) Harold Darke Chaplain to the Ninth Bishop of Maine The Ninth Bishop of Maine Alleluia Tulerunt (brass) Giovanni da Palestrina The Deacons of the Liturgy Marche Triomphale (brass and organ) Sigfrid Karg-Elert The Chaplain to the Presiding Bishop A period of silence is kept The Presiding Bishop and Primate of The Episcopal Church

4 5 Hymn in Procession The Church’s One Foundation The Acclamation & Collect for Purity

Presiding Bishop Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People And blessed be God's kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

Presiding Bishop Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Presentation

The bishops and people sit

Representatives of the diocese, both Clergy and Lay Persons, standing before the Presiding Bishop, present the Bishop-Elect, saying

ichael, Bishop in the Church of God, the clergy and people of the Diocese M of Maine, trusting in the guidance of the Holy Spirit, have chosen Thomas James Brown to be a bishop and chief pastor. We therefore ask you to lay your hands upon him and in the power of the Holy Spirit to consecrate him a bishop in the one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church.

6 7 The Testimonials & the Declaration Signing & Witnessing the Declaration

The Presiding Bishop directs that testimonials of the election be read The Bishop-Elect then signs the Declaration in the sight of all present The witnesses add their signatures Certificate of Election Ms. Leigh Spahr, Secretary of the Diocese The people stand Canonical Testimonial Mr. Gordon Gayer, Esq., Chancellor, and The People of God’s Consent Maria Hoecker, President, Standing Committee, Diocese of Maine Presiding Bishop Brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus, you have heard testimony given that Thomas James Brown has been duly and lawfully Evidence of Ordination The Reverend John Balicki, Chair, elected to be a bishop of the Church of God to serve in the to the Diaconate & Priesthood Discernment Committee Diocese of Maine. You have been assured of his suitability and that the Church has approved him for this sacred responsibility. Consents of the Standing The Honorable Byron Rushing, Nevertheless, if any of you know any reason why we should not Committees Vice-President of the House of Deputies proceed, let it now be made known. of The Episcopal Church If no objection is made, the Presiding Bishop continues by asking Consents of the Bishops Diane Jardine Bruce, Presiding Bishop Is it your will that we ordain Thomas a bishop? Bishop Suffragan of Los Angeles, and People That is our will. Vice-President of the House of Bishops Presiding Bishop Will you uphold Thomas as bishop? When the reading of the testimonials is ended, the Bishop-Elect says the People We will.

Presiding Bishop The Scriptures tell us that our Savior Christ spent the whole Oath of Conformity night in prayer before he chose and sent forth his twelve apostles. Likewise, the apostles prayed before they appointed n the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, I, Thomas James Matthias to be one of their number. Let us, therefore, follow I Brown, chosen Bishop of the Church in Maine, solemnly declare that I do believe their examples, and offer our prayers to Almighty God before the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments to be the Word of God, and to we ordain Thomas for the work to which we trust the Holy contain all things necessary to salvation; and I do solemnly engage to conform to the Spirit has called him. doctrine, discipline, and worship of The Episcopal Church. All stand or kneel, except the Bishop-Elect, who is prostrate in front of the Altar

8 9 Litany for the Mission of the Church The people sing the response after each petition Cantor O God, we pray for the gifts of ministry. Inspire our minds with a Cantor Holy God, in whom all things in heaven and earth have their being, vision of your kingdom in this time and place.

People People

Cantor Jesus Christ, through whom the world is reconciled to the Father, Cantor Strengthen with your love Michael, our Presiding Bishop, all bishops, People priests, deacons, and the whole People of God. Cantor Sustain and encourage Thomas, chosen bishop in your Church, that he Cantor Holy Spirit, whose glory fills the world and searches the depths of God, may lead us according to your will,

People Cantor Bless the members of Thomas’s family that they may support him and engage their own ministries,

Cantor Blessed Trinity, source of both unity and diversity, Cantor Touch our eyes, that we may see your glory in all creation, People Cantor Touch our ears, that we may hear from every mouth the hunger for hope and stories of refreshment,

Cantor Touch our lips, that we may tell in every tongue and dialect the The people sing the response after each petition wonderful works of God,

Cantor From blind hearts and petty spirits, that refuse to see the need of all Cantor Touch our hearts, that we may discern the mission to which you call us, humankind for your love, Cantor Touch our feet, that we may take your Good News in our neighborhoods, People communities, and all parts of the world, Cantor Touch our hands, that we may each accomplish the work you give us Cantor From pride, self-sufficiency and the unwillingness to admit our own to do, need of your compassion, Cantor Strengthen and encourage all who minister in your name in Cantor From discouragement in the face of pain and disappointment, and lonely, dangerous and unresponsive places, from lack of persistence and thoroughness, Cantor Open the hearts and hands of many to support your Church in this and Cantor From ignorance, apathy, and complacency that prevent us from every place, spreading the Gospel, Cantor Rejoicing in the fellowship of Mary the God-bearer, Alban, Luke the Evangelist, and all the saints, let us commend ourselves,

10 11 Cantor The Psalm

The Choir sings Psalm 100 set to an Anglican chant tone composed by Thomas Attwood At the end of the Litany, the Presiding Bishop says the Be joyful in the LORD, all you lands; Collect of the Day serve the LORD with gladness and come before his presence with a song.

Presiding Bishop The Lord be with you. Know this: the LORD himself is God; People And also with you. he himself has made us, and we are his; we are his people and the sheep of his pasture. Presiding Bishop Let us pray. Enter his gates with thanksgiving; God of unchangeable power and eternal light: Look favorably on your whole go into his courts with praise; O Church, that wonderful and sacred mystery; by the effectual working of your give thanks to him and call upon his Name. providence, carry out in tranquility the plan of salvation; let the whole world see and know that things which were cast down are being raised up, and things which For the LORD is good; had grown old are being made new, and that all things are being brought to their his mercy is everlasting; perfection by him through whom all things were made, your Son Jesus Christ our and his faithfulness endures from age to age. Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. The New Testament Lesson All are seated for the The lector reads 2 Corinthians 3:4-9 At the conclusion of the reading the lector says Ministry of the Word Lector The Word of the Lord. The Old Testament Lesson People Thanks be to God.

The lector reads Isaiah 42:1-9. At the conclusion of the reading the lector says

Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

12 13 All stand to sing The Gospel The Sequence Hymn My Hope is Built on Nothing Less All remain standing. A Deacon reads the Gospel, first saying Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

A Deacon reads Luke 24:44-49. At the conclusion of the Gospel the Deacon says Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Sermon

After the Sermon, a period of silence is kept All stand to sing The Hymn After the Sermon O Thou Who Camest From Above

14 15 The following questions are then addressed to the Bishop-Elect by the other bishops

Bishop Will you accept this call and fulfill this trust in obedience to Christ? Answer I will obey Christ, and will serve in his name

Bishop Will you be faithful in prayer, and in the study of Holy Scripture, that you may have the mind of Christ? Answer I will, for he is my help.

Bishop Will you boldly proclaim and interpret the Gospel of Christ, enlightening the minds and stirring up the conscience of your people? The Examination Answer I will, in the power of the Spirit.

All now sit, except the Bishop-Elect, who stands facing the bishops Bishop As a chief priest and pastor, will you encourage and support all baptized The Presiding Bishop addresses the Bishop-Elect people in their gifts and ministries, nourish them from the riches of God’s grace, pray for them without ceasing, and celebrate with them the y brother, the people have chosen you and have affirmed their trust in you by sacraments of our redemption? M acclaiming your election. A bishop in God’s holy Church is called to be one Answer I will, in the name of Christ, the Shepherd and Bishop of our souls. with the apostles in proclaiming Christ’s resurrection and interpreting the Gospel, and Bishop Will you guard the faith, unity, and discipline of the Church? to testify to Christ’s sovereignty as Lord of lords and King of kings. Answer I will, for the love of God.

You are called to guard the faith, unity, and discipline of the Church; to celebrate and Bishop Will you share with your fellow bishops in the government of the whole to provide for the administration of the sacraments of the New Covenant; to ordain Church; will you sustain your fellow presbyters and take counsel with priests and deacons and to join in ordaining bishops; and to be in all things a faithful them; will you guide and strengthen the deacons and all others who minister in the Church? pastor and wholesome example for the entire flock of Christ. Answer I will, by the grace given me.

With your fellow bishops you will share in the leadership of the Church throughout Bishop Will you be merciful to all, show compassion to the poor and strangers, the world. Your heritage is the faith of patriarchs, prophets, apostles, and martyrs, and and defend those who have no helper? those of every generation who have looked to God in hope. Your joy will be to follow Answer I will, for the sake of Christ Jesus. him who came, not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many. Are you persuaded that God has called you to the office of bishop? All stand

Answer I am so persuaded.

16 17 The Creed He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, The Presiding Bishop then says who proceeds from the Father and the Son. Who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified. Thomas, through these promises you have committed yourself to God, to serve his Who has spoken through the Prophets. Church in the office of bishop. We therefore call upon you, chosen to be a guardian We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. of the Church’s faith, to lead us in confessing that faith. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. Bishop-Elect We believe in one God.

All say together The Consecration of the Bishop

e believe in one God, All continue to stand, except the Bishop-Elect, who kneels in front of the Presiding Bishop Wthe Father, the Almighty, The other bishops stand to the right and left of the Presiding Bishop maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. Hymn Veni Sancte Spiritus We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: A period of silent prayer follows, the people still standing. The Presiding Bishop then begins by the power of the Holy Spirit this Prayer of Consecration he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made human. od and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Father of mercies and God of all comfort, For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; G dwelling on high but having regard for the lowly, knowing all things before they he suffered death and was buried. come to pass: We give you thanks that from the beginning you have gathered and On the third day he rose again prepared a people to be heirs of the covenant of Abraham, and have raised up prophets, in accordance with the Scriptures; kings, and priests, never leaving your temple untended. We praise you also that from he ascended into heaven and the creation you have graciously accepted the ministry of those whom you have chosen. is seated at the right hand of the Father.

18 19 The Presiding Bishop and other Bishops now lay their hands upon the head of the Bishop- The Peace Elect, and say together

herefore, Father, make Thomas a bishop in your Church. Pour out upon him the The new Bishop then says T power of your princely Spirit, whom you bestowed upon your beloved Son Jesus The peace of the Lord be always with you. Christ, with whom he endowed the apostles, and by whom your Church is built up in People And also with you. every place, to the glory and unceasing praise of your Name.

The Presiding Bishop continues The Presiding Bishop and other Bishops greet the new bishop o you, O Father, all hearts are open; fill, we pray, the heart of this your servant The People greet one another T whom you have chosen to be a bishop in your Church, with such love of you and The new Bishop greets other members of the clergy, family members, and the congregation of all the people, that he may feed and tend the flock of Christ, and exercise without reproach the high priesthood to which you have called him, serving before you day and The new Bishop greets the Presiding Bishop and offers words of thanks night in the ministry of reconciliation, declaring pardon in your Name, offering the holy The Presiding Bishop says a few words about the designation of today’s offering. gifts, and wisely overseeing the life and work of the Church. In all things may he present The Dean gives instructions about the administration of Holy Communion; the new Bishop then before you the acceptable offering of a pure, and gentle, and holy life; through Jesus says an offertory sentence Christ your Son, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and power and glory in the Church, now and for ever. The Offertory

The People in a loud voice respond Today’s offertory will be used to support the mission and ministry of the Diocese of Maine through the Bishop’s Discretionary Fund. God loves a cheerful giver AMEN! The Choir sings the

The new bishop is now vested according to the order of bishops After this other symbols of office are presented Offertory Anthem

The Presiding Bishop presents the new bishop with a Bible saying I Was Glad, David Hurd Receive the Holy Scriptures. Feed the flock of Christ committed to your charge, I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.” Now our guard and defend them in his truth, and be a faithful steward of his holy Word and feet are standing within your gates, O Jerusalem. Jerusalem is built as a city that is Sacraments. at unity with itself; to which the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord, the assembly of Israel, to praise the Name of the Lord. For there are the thrones of judgement, the The Presiding Bishop presents to the people their new bishop thrones of the house of David. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper The Clergy and People offer their acclamation and applause who love you. Peace be within your walls and quietness within your towers. For my brethren and companions’ sake, I pray for your prosperity. Because of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek to do you good.”

20 21 Our offerings of Bread and Wine and money are presented to the Deacons All stand to sing

The Presentation Hymn I am the Bread of Life

22 23 The Holy Eucharist Presider and People

The new Bishop goes to the Altar as chief Celebrant and proceeds with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist

The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer 3 from Enriching Our Worship

The Presider continues

Glory and honor are yours, Creator of all, your Word has never been silent; you called a people to yourself, as a light to the nations, you delivered them from bondage and led them to a land of promise. The Presider continues Of your grace, you gave Jesus ll thanks and praise are yours at all times and in all places, our true and loving to be human, to share our life, A God; through Jesus Christ, your eternal Word, the Wisdom from on high by to proclaim the coming of your holy reign whom you created all things. You laid the foundations of the world and enclosed the and give himself for us, a fragrant offering. sea when it burst out from the womb; You brought forth all creatures of the earth and gave breath to humankind. Wondrous are you, Holy One of Blessing, all you create is a sign of hope for our journey; And so as the morning stars sing your praises we join the heavenly beings and all creation as we shout with joy:

24 25 Through Jesus Christ our Redeemer, The Presider continues you have freed us from sin, brought us into your life, Send your Holy Spirit upon us reconciled us to you, and upon these gifts of bread and wine and restored us to the glory you intend for us. that they may be to us the Body and Blood of your Christ.

We thank you that on the night before he died for us Grant that we, burning with your Spirit’s power, Jesus took bread, may be a people of hope, justice and love. and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, gave it to his friends and said: Giver of Life, draw us together in the Body of Christ, and in the fullness of time gather us “Take, eat, this is my Body, broken for you. with blessed Alban, Luke the Evangelist, and Mary the God-bearer, and Do this for the remembrance of me.” all your people into the joy of our true eternal home.

After supper Jesus took the cup of wine, Through Christ and with Christ and in Christ, said the blessing, gave it to his friends and said: by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, “Drink this, all of you: we worship you our God and Creator in voices of unending praise. this cup is the new Covenant in my Blood, poured out for you and for all Blessed are you, O God, now and for ever. Let the people of God say, for the forgiveness of sin. Amen! Do this for the remembrance of me.” Then all say And so, remembering all that was done for us: the cross, the tomb, the resurrection and ascension, The Lord's Prayer longing for Christ’s coming in glory, and presenting to you these gifts Our Father, who art in heaven, your earth has formed and human hands have made, hallowed by thy Name, we acclaim you, O Christ: thy kingdom come, thy will be done, Presider and People Dying, you destroyed our death. on earth as it in heaven. Rising, you restored our life. Give us this day our daily bread. Christ Jesus, come in glory!

26 27 And forgive us our trespasses, Music During Holy Communion as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, Brass Quintet but deliver us from evil. Jerusalem, Charles Hubert Hastings Parry For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, Soloist and Congregation for ever and ever. Amen. Oh Freedom, Anders Nyberg

The Breaking of the Bread Oh, Freedom, Oh Freedom Oh Jesus, Oh Jesus Oh Freedom, Freedom is coming Oh Jesus, Jesus is coming The Bishop breaks the consecrated Bread. A period of silence is kept. Then all sing Oh yes I know Oh yes I know Oh yes I know Oh yes I know

Choir The Road Home, Stephen Paulus

Tell me, where is the road Rise up, follow me, I can call my own, Come away, is the call, That I left, that I lost With the love in your heart So long ago? As the only song; There is no such beauty All these years I have wandered, As where you belong; Oh when will I know Rise up, follow me, There’s a way, there’s a road I will lead you home. That will lead me home?

After wind, after rain, When the dark is done. As I wake from a dream Facing the people the Bishop says, In the gold of day. The Gifts of God for the People of God. Through the air there’s a calling From far away. There’s a voice I can hear That will lead me home.

28 29 All sing the Hymns During Holy Communion As Once You Took Upon Yourself

What We Need is Here

30 31 After the administration of Holy Communion, the Ninth Bishop of Maine, the Right The Dismissal Reverend Stephen Taylor Lane, leads us in the The Community of Deacons stands and dismisses the people Postcommunion Prayer Deacons Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. People Thanks be to God! lmighty Father, we thank you for feeding us with the holy food of the Body A and Blood of your Son, and for uniting us through him in the fellowship of your Holy Spirit. We thank you for raising up among us faithful servants for Hymn in Procession Alleluia! Sing to Jesus! the ministry of your Word and Sacraments. We pray that Thomas may be to us an effective example in word and action, in love and patience, and in holiness of life. Grant that we, with him, may serve you now, and always rejoice in your glory; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The Episcopal Blessing

The Bishop sings the blessing

The Bishop continues

The blessing, mercy and grace of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you, and remain with you for ever.

People Amen.

32 33 Ministers in Today’s Liturgy

Presiding Bishop and Chief Consecrator

The Most Reverend Michael B. Curry, Presiding Bishop & Primate and Chief Consecrator of The Episcopal Church.

Co-Consecrating Bishops

The Right Reverend J. Scott Barker, Bishop of Nebraska; the Right Reverend Jennifer L. Baskerville- Burrows, Bishop of Indianapolis; the Right Reverend Alan M. Gates, Bishop of Massachusetts; the Right Reverend Mary Glasspool, Assisting Bishop of New York; the Right Reverend Stephen Taylor Lane, Bishop of Maine and the Leader of the Postcommunion Prayer; the Reverend James Hazelwood, Bishop of the New England Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Deacons

The Venerable Aaron Perkins, Archdeacon of the Diocese of Maine, St. George’s, York Harbor; the Reverend Margaret Day, St. Patrick's, Brewer; the Reverend Gail Chandler, St. David’s, Kennebunk.

Chaplains

The Reverend Geoffrey Smith,Chaplain to the Presiding Bishop; the Reverend Holly Hoffmann, Chaplain to the Bishop of Maine; the Reverend Martin L. Smith, Chaplain to the Bishop-Elect.

Readers of Testimonials

The Reverend John Balicki, the Right Reverend Diane Jardine Bruce, Mr. Gordon Gayer, Esq., the Reverend Maria Hoecker, the Honorable Byron Rushing, and Ms. Leigh Spahr.

Presenters

The Reverend Cynthia Dawson, St. Barnabas’s, Rumford; Mr. Stephen Gagliardi, St. Mark’s, Waterville; Ms. Lisa Nolan Lindsay, St. Luke’s, Wilton; the Reverend Stephen D. Muncie, Priest, Freeport; Miss Devonia Redlon, St. Paul’s Brunswick, and Member of the Diocese of Maine’s Youth Leadership Community; the Reverend Jennifer Reece, Priest, Houlton; Ms. Linda Roebuck, St. Augustine’s, Dover- Foxcroft; the Reverend John Van Siclen, Priest, Damariscotta. The Postlude Preacher

Grand Choeur Dialogué Eugène Gigout The Reverend Barbara K. Lundblad, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Minneapolis, Minnesota (brass and organ)

34 35 Master of Ceremonies Eucharistic Ministers

The Very Reverend Benjamin Shambaugh, Dean, Cathedral Church of Saint Luke The Reverends Suzanne Colburn, Emmanuel Lutheran Episcopal, Augusta; Myrick Cross, St. Patrick's, Brewer; Carolyn Eklund, St. Paul's, Brunswick; Nathan Ferrell, St Mary the Virgin, Falmouth; Timothy Fleck, St. Saviour's, Bar Harbor; Theodore J. Gaiser, Grace Church, Bath; Peter Jenks, St. John Baptist, Lectors Thomaston; Kevin Kinsey, The Aroostook Episcopal Cluster; Regina Knox, All Saints', Skowhegan; Robert Landry, St. Andrew's, Millinocket; Marguerite Steadman, St. John's, Bangor; John Nieman, St. Mr. Roy Kim, St. John in the Wilderness Church, Copake Falls, New York; Margaret's, Belfast; Judson Pealer, St. Michael's, Auburn; Nina Pooley, St. Bartholomew's, Yarmouth; Miss Sadie Miller, St. Andrew's Church, Winthrop, Maine. Lynn Rutledge, St. Aidan's, Machias and Christ Church, Eastport; Lael Sorensen, St. Peter's, Rockland; Lawrence B. Weeks, Trinity Church, Portland and St. Peter's, Portland; Jane White-Hassler, St. James', Old Town. Bearers of the Eucharistic Gifts Presenters of Symbols of Episcopal Office Mr. David Lucas & Ms. Robin Gedney-Lucas, St. Peter’s, Cazenovia, New York and Christ Church, Clayton, New York; Mrs. Randall (Mary Hannah) Arnot, St. Thomas’s, Owings Mills, Maryland, and Bible the Church of Saint Lawrence, Alexandria Bay, New York; Mrs. Ralph (Penelope) Partlow, Church of Michael Bruce Curry, Presiding Bishop the Redeemer, Baltimore, Maryland, and the Church of Saint Lawrence, Alexandria Bay, New York. Consecration Vestments Musicians Chasuble and Stole: Mr. David M. McSweeney, Warden, of the Epiphany, Winchester, Massachusetts Miter: Ms. Ellen C. Wilson, Former Warden, Parish of the Epiphany, Winchester, Massachusetts Mr. Albert Melton, Cathedral Musician; Mr. Randall Mullin, Assisting Organist; Ms. Marion Dry, Cope: Mrs. F.S. (Emily) Holt, Parish of the Epiphany, Winchester, Massachusetts, and the Reverend Thomas N. Mousin, Portland, Maine. Mezzo-Soprano, Soloist; the Reverend Calvin Sanborn, Litanist; Mr. Martin Leascault, Cantor; Mr. Dan Daniels, Page Turner; Ms. Michelle Boggs, Mr. Alan Kaschub, Mr. Mark Fredericks, Ms. Sophie Pectoral Cross Flood, Mr. Tom Michaud, Mr. Scott Vaillancourt, Festival Brass; Ms. Georgia Bancroft, Ms. Molly Mr. Jason Briggs, Trinity Church, Saco Hunt, Ms. Suezan Moore, Ms. Cynthia Morris, Ms. Jean Smart, Ms. Joanna Wyman, Ms. Lynn The Reverend Audrey Delafield,St. Alban's Church, Cape Elizabeth. Dalheim, Ms. Kenna Haines, Ms. Gretchen Lane, Ms. Jay Peyton Rowley, Ms. Pam Siewers, Ms. Kathy Watt, Mr. Judd Hume, the Reverend David Illingworth, Mr. Curtis Maurand Mr. William Harris, Mr. Ring Ted Poland, Mr. Ray Davis Murdoch Curry, Mr. James Flagler, Mr. Chuck Hornberger, Mr. Parker Ms. Penny Shaw, St. Matthew's, Louisville, Kentucky Roberts, Cathedral Choir. The Reverend Chris Rankin-Williams, St. John's, Ross, California.

Cassock, Rochet, Chimere, and Tippet Vergers and Acolytes Mr. and Mrs. Alan & Judith McBean, and Ms. Diana J. Bingham, St. Michael's Church, Brattleboro, Vermont Ms. Carlisle Blind, Mr. Michael Brennan, Mr. Thurl Headen, Mr. Ed Hodgdon, Ms. Heather Murdoch Traveling Crozier Curry, Mr. David Savage, Vergers; Andachew Thomas Mousin St. Michael’s, Brattleboro, Vermont, Mr. Richard Rozene, Treasurer, Diocese of Maine Mr. Alec Thorne, Mr. Robert Reiniger, Mr. Josh Willey, Mr. Nate Thorne, Acolytes; Mr. David Fernald, The Reverend Cynthia L. Black, Redeemer, Morristown, New Jersey. Thurifer; Mr. Rowan Keller, Boat-Bearer; Ms. Nancy Bonnevie and Mr. Fred Fowler, Banner-Bearers; Ms. Vivica Dunlap, Ms. Louisa Radtke-Rowe, Ms. Miryam Keller, Mr. Ben Cox, Ms. Nadia Grinyuk, Cherished Mentors of the Bishop-Elect Kite-Bearers. The Reverends Jay Sidebotham, RenewalWorks, Wilmington, North Carolina; Carol Anderson, Cathedral Ushers Emerita, All Saints Church in Beverly Hills, California; Cynthia L. Black, Sponsoring Priest in Kalamazoo, now Rector at Redeemer in Morristown, New Jersey; Courtney Davis-Shoemaker, St Stephen's Church in Charleston, South Carolina; Francis X. Fornaro, Retired Priest, Diocese of Massachusetts; Miriam Gelfer, Mr. Robert Parshley, Head Usher; Mr. Peter Bingham, Mr. John Bancroft, Mr. Mac McCabe, Ms. Associate Rector, the Parish of the Epiphany, Winchester, Massachusetts; Stacey Grossman, Interim Rector, Claire Hammen, Mr. Philip Lee, Ms. Joan McDonald, Mr. George Cooper, Ms. Pat Fowler, Ms. Mary St Francis Church, Novato, California; Tracey Lind, Dean Emerita, Trinity Cathedral, Cleveland, Ohio; Linneman, Mr. Sam Allen, Ms. Nicole Irvin, Ms. Dee Post, Mr. Ralph Cordes, Mr. Jon Radtke. Kitty Lehman, Rector Emerita, St. Bede Church, Menlo Park, California; now retired and living in Kerrville,

36 37 Texas; K. Lesley McCloghrie, Rector Emerita, Holy Trinity, Pawling, New York, now living in McKinleyville, The Bishop Discernment Committee California; Jeffery W. Mello,Rector, St. Paul's Church, Brookline, Massachusetts; Mary K. Morrison, Retired Priest, Diocese of El Camino Real, now living in Sacramento, California; David L. Norgard, Former Rector The Reverend John Balicki, St. Mark’s, Waterville, Chair; Mr. Arthur Carter, St. Anne’s, Calais; Mr. Dale of Saint John the Evangelist, San Francisco, now serving at All Saints Church, Beverly Hills, California; Louis Brooker, St. Ann’s, Windham; the Reverend Andrew D’Angio White, St. David’s, Kennebunk, Ms. Kenna W. Pitt, Jr., Retired Senior Priest, Parish of the Epiphany, Winchester, Massachusetts; Adam Shoemaker, Haines, Cathedral of St. Luke's, Portland; the Reverend Claudia Smith, St. Francis, Blue Hill (now retired); Penelope Warren, Rector, St. Stephen Church, Charleston, South Carolina; Former Associate, St. John the the Reverend J. Ann McAlhany, St. John’s, Bangor; the Reverend Kerry Mansir, Christ Church, Gardiner; Evangelist, San Francisco, now retired and serving in the Diocese of Minnesota; and Deacon Claudia Jo the Reverend Laura Peckham, Ms. Lisa Nolan Lindsay, Weber, Retired, Diocese of El Camino Real, now living in Sacramento, California. St. Martin’s, Palmyra (now resigned); St. Luke’s, Wilton; Ms. Merle Marie Troeger, St. Mary’s, Falmouth; Ms. Nancy Mooers, Good Shepherd, Houlton, Mr. Members of the Bishop-Elect’s Clergy Support Group Paul Wormer, St. Paul’s, Brunswick.

The Right Reverend J. Scott Barker, the Bishop of Nebraska; the Reverends Clayton Crawley, Executive The Transition Committee Vice President the Church Pension Group, Daniel Hall, M.D., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Mike Kinman, Rector, All Saints Church, Pasadena, California; Chris Rankin-Williams, Rector, St. John’s Church, Ms. Patricia Buck-Welton, St. Matthew’s, Hallowell, Chair; Ms. Billie Ellis, Christ Church, Gardiner; Ross, California; Marshall K. Shelly, Rector, St. Peter’s Church, Spotswood, New Jersey; Daniel Mr. David Fernald, Cathedral of St. Luke's, Portland; Mr. Fred Fowler, Cathedral of St. Luke's, Simons, Program Director, Trinity Retreat Center, West Cornwall, Connecticut. Portland; the Reverend Jennifer Reece, Good Shepherd, Houlton (now retired); the Reverend Kit Wang, St. George’s, York Harbor; Ms. Linda Roebuck, St. Augustine’s, Dover-Foxcroft; the Reverend Mary Lee Wile, St. Paul’s, Brunswick; Mr. Philip Hamilton, St. Alban’s, Cape Elizabeth; the Reverend Leadership in the Diocese of Maine Sara Gavit, St. Anne’s, Calais; the Reverend Susan Taylor, St. Andrew’s, Winthrop; the Reverend Nancy Moore, Christ Church, Norway, and Trinity Lutheran, South Paris, Chaplain to the Transition; the Standing Committee Reverend Richard Callaway, Diocese of Atlanta, Consultant to the Transition.

The Reverend Maria Hoecker, St. Columba’s, Boothbay, President; the Reverend Sara Gavit, St. Staff to the Transition Anne’s, Calais; Ms. Brenda Hamilton, St. Andrew’s, Newcastle; the Reverend Timothy Higgins, St. Ann’s, Windham; Dr. Douglas Mayer, St. Margaret’s, Belfast; Mr. Charles Priest, St. Paul’s, Brunswick. Mr. Mark Spahr, St. Patrick’s, Brewer; Ms. Kate Wing, Ms. Lis Ingoldsby, St. Brendan’s, Deer Isle; the Reverend Hannah Anderson, Diocese of New Hampshire, Chaplain to the Diocesan Staff. Trustees of Diocesan Funds

Frank Governali, Current President, St. Alban's, Cape Elizabeth; Nathaniel V. Henshaw, St. Paul's, Brunswick; Betsey McCandless, Cathedral Church of St. Luke's, Portland; James Kitler, Church of Our Liturgical Notes and Commentary Father, Hull's Cove; the Reverend Timothy Boggs, St. Alban's, Cape Elizabeth; Dick Clinton, St. David's, Kennebunk; John Watson, Cathedral Church of St. Luke's, Portland; the Right Reverend Stephen T. Lane, Ninth Bishop of Maine. About the Preacher Diocesan Council The Reverend Barbara K. Lundblad is the Joe R. Engle Professor of Preaching Emerita at Union The Reverend Ginny Urbanek, Houlton; Ms. Nancy Mooers, Houlton; the Reverend John Allison, Theological Seminary in New York City. A graduate of Augustana College and Yale Divinity School, Hulls Cove; Ms. Rita Redfield,Southwest Harbor; Ms. Christine Talbott, Brewer; the Reverend she received the Doctor of Divinity degree from Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. An ordained Jud Pealer, South Paris; Ms. Melissa Sparks, Lewiston; the Reverend John Balicki, Waterville; Mr. pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, she served for sixteen years as pastor of Our Thomas Ward, Winthrop; the Reverend Lael Sorensen, Rockland; Mr. Stephen Ward, Newcastle; Saviour’s Atonement Lutheran Church in New York City. the Reverend Suzanne Roberts, Portland; Ms. Kimberley Wallace, Windham; the Reverend Gail

Chandler, Wells; Ms. Holly Sargent, York Harbor; Mr. Paul Beaudette, Auburn; the Reverend Corey Walmer, Tenant's Harbor; the Reverend John Nieman, Belfast. She has preached in hundreds of congregations and universities, including the Beecher Lectures at Yale Divinity School, and the Kellogg Lectures at Episcopal Divinity School. Her books include Transforming Diocesan Staff the Stone: Preaching through Resistance to Change and Marking Time: Preaching Biblical Stories in Present Tense. She is currently the editor of “Preaching Helps,” a regular feature of the journal Currents The Reverend Michael Ambler, Canon to the Ordinary; Ms. Barbara Martin, Executive Assistant to in Theology and Mission. Since retiring in 2014, she and her spouse, Ms. Nicole Johnson, are at home the Bishop and Registrar; Ms. Jane Hartwell, Canon for Formation; Mr. John Hennessy, Director of Diocesan Communications; Ms. Teresa Pinney, Administrative Assistant; Mr. Terry Reimer, Canon for Stewardship in Minneapolis. For twenty-five years they have spent parts of every summer in Deer Isle, Maine. and Finance; Mr. Tom Sumner, Assistant to Finance; the Reverend Sara D’Angio White, Youth Missioner.

38 39 About the Episcopal Gifts The Pectoral Cross is a gift from the clergy and laity of the Diocese of Maine. and Signs of Office The cross is a white-gold Celtic cross with enameled images of the Seal of the Diocese of Maine. The cross is modeled on the pectoral cross of Frederick The Bible is a gift from the Presiding Bishop, the Barton Wolf, the Sixth Bishop of Maine (b. 1922; died 1999; Bishop 1968- Most Reverend Michael B. Curry. 1986). Bishop Wolf’s daughter, Molly, gave the Bishop-Elect her father’s cross with the request that something new be created to honor both her The Consecration Vestments (chasuble, stole, cope, father’s history as Bishop of Maine, and the Bishop-Elect’s future ministry. and miter) are a gift from the people of the Parish of Bishop Wolf’s cross was given to him by the people of St. Peter’s Church in the Epiphany in Winchester, Massachusetts, where Bennington, Vermont, where he had been the rector, and is now part of the the Bishop-Elect served as tenth rector, 2009-2019. Archives of the Diocese of Maine.

The consecration set is fashioned from ivory silk The pectoral cross was designed and made by Mr. Ryan Cole and Mr. Dean Cole, damask and accented with Italian metallic brocades of D. Cole Jewelers, Portland, Maine. Mr. Philip Hamilton and the Reverend Kit and rich indigo velvet. The blue and green tones of Wang, Members of the Transition Committee, helped to advise the jeweler. the brocades and velvet were intentionally chosen to reflect the beauty of Maine’s forests, coastal The Episcopal Ring is a gift from the people of Maine and the eight men who comprise the Bishop- landscape, and iconic ocean. The shield hood of Elect’s clergy support group. the cope is adorned with a hand embroidered seal of the Diocese of Maine. Through design, pattern, The ring’s outer edge is engraved with the phrase petrus autem erat christus, “And that rock was and color, the set embodies a sense of tradition and Christ”—1 Corinthians 10:4. elegance with a nuance of modernity, which reflects this new episcopate. The ring was designed and made by Mr. Ryan Cole and Mr. Dean Cole, of D. Cole Jewelers, Portland, Maine. The Reverend Thomas Mousin, Ms. Jackie Drapeau, and the Reverend Martin Smith helped to advise the jeweler. A Set of Green Vestments (chasuble, stole, deacon’s stole, and miter) are a gift from the Board The Traveling Crozier is a gift from the clergy and laity of the Diocese of Maine. of Trustees of the Church Pension Fund. The crozier was designed and hand-made by Mr. Bobby Ives, the founder of the Carpenter’s Boat The set is fashioned from green and antique gold House, Bristol, Maine. The Reverend Cynthia L. Black, assisted Mr. Ives in the design of the crozier. Italian damask, accented with ivory and brass This is the crozier Bishop Brown will use when he visits parishes. damask, and hunter green velvet. Green vestments are the most utilized throughout the church The Diocesan Crozier was created for Bishop Neely, the second bishop of Maine 1866-1899. Since calendar, worn during Epiphany and the long season it is the property of the Diocese, it remains at the Cathedral. of Ordinary Time. A Purple Cassock is a gift from the people of St. Michael's Church, Brattleboro, Vermont, where the The vestments were designed and fabricated by Mr. Bishop-Elect served as rector 2000-2009. Patrick Boylan of Grace Vestments, Brooklyn, New York. A Rochet, Chimere, and Tippet are a gift from the Right Reverend Edward Lewis Lee, Jr., Seventh Bishop of Western Michigan, who ordained the Bishop-Elect a deacon and a priest. Trevor Floyd & A Set of Red Vestments (chasuble, stole, deacon’s Company made the rochet, chimere, and tippet. stole, cope, and miter) are a gift from parishioners and friends of the Bishop-Elect’s sponsoring parish, A Silver Oil Stock, used for anointing, is a gift from Mr. and Mrs. Trevor & Susan Floyd. the of Christ the King, Kalamazoo, Michigan, as well as the board and staff of Planned Parenthood of South Central Michigan in About the Hymnody Kalamazoo. The entrance hymn, The Church’s One Foundation, although thoroughly Anglican in its origin, has over The vestments were designed and fabricated by Ms. the years crossed many denominational and linguistic barriers. Samuel Stone wrote the text while he Colleen Hintz, Principal, Fruit of the Vine Vestments. was a curate at Windsor because of his desire to make sure his parishioners understood basic Christian doctrine. The version we sing today is mostly unchanged from what appeared in 1868, in the English hymnal, Hymns Ancient and Modern. It was then, as it is today, set to the tune Aurelia, composed by

40 41 Samuel Sebastian Wesley (grandson of the great hymn writer Charles Wesley) at Winchester Cathedral; (1990) and his leadership as president (1988-1994), the freedom songs of South Africa helped spread supposedly it was his mother who dubbed it “Aurelia.” The tune-text combination became popular the news of the struggle. Anders Nyberg (b. 1955), a Swedish musician from Stockholm, took his after 1872, when it was used at St. Paul’s Cathedral for a thanksgiving service following the Prince of choir “Fjedur” to apartheid South Africa in 1978. During his time in South Africa, he collected three Wales’s recovery from illness. It is accompanied by organ, brass, and timpani. volumes of freedom songs that were subsequently published in Sweden, then by the Iona Community in Scotland, and in the USA in the collection Freedom Is Coming (Utryck, 1984). His singers spread My Hope Is Built, (sung today just before the Gospel is proclaimed) was written by Londoner, Edward these songs in churches throughout Sweden following their return. Archbishop Tutu speaks about how Mote in 1834, who wrote, “on the morning it came into my mind as I went to labour, to write a the Gospel of Jesus Christ means that “freedom” is universal. Vital spiritual worship is always aware of hymn on the ‘gracious experience of being a Christian’ and as I went up to Holborn I had the chorus, pain and oppression in the world. We sing together not only to express our deepest concerns, but also "on Christ the solid rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand." The text reveals a characteristic in solidarity with others. This is perhaps at the heart of the sung identity of the Christian community: 19th-century evangelical fervor; however, its compelling topic of St. Matthew’s parable, together with we are continually being shaped by song and sacrament into the body of Christ. In the context of this its simple, repetitious, even foot-stomping tune have merged to form a hymn of faith that equips and hymn, the words of Galatians 5:1 ring with profound resonance: “It is for freedom that Christ has set comforts across the generations and throughout much of . It’s a favorite of the Bishop- us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery” (NIV). Elect’s, and legend goes that the Presiding Bishop can be heard singing this hymn to flight attendants Today’s arrangement is led by the choir and mezzo-soprano, Ms. Marion Dry, a member of the Parish whenever his airplane is parked safely at the gate. of the Epiphany in Winchester, Massachusetts.

The hymn after the sermon, O Thou Who Camest from Above, was written by Charles Wesley, and set What We Need is Here, which we sing during the administration of Holy Communion, is composed to a tune written by his grandson, Samuel, who probably composed it in 1871, for the Three Choirs by the Very Reverend Amy McCreath, dean of St. Paul's Cathedral in Boston. Dean McCreath came Festival at Hereford; the tune’s name—Hereford—derives from that event. Charles Wesley applies no up with the tune one morning, several years ago, having been inspired by Wendell Berry’s poem, “The fewer than 21 phrases from Holy Scripture—from both the Old and New Testaments—to create this Wild Geese.” The music is copyrighted (2017) by Augsburg Fortress. All are encouraged to sing various rigorous reflection on Leviticus 6:13, “the fire shall ever be burning upon the altar, it shall never harmonies emerging from the melody. go out.” Notwithstanding its inclusion in The Hymnal 1940 and The Hymnal 1982, as well as the United Methodist hymnal with which the Bishop-Elect grew up, the Reverend K. Lesley McCloghrie We leave the cathedral today singing the chestnut, Alleluia! Sing to Jesus! which uses several New introduced it to him while they were in seminary. We sing it today immediately before the examination Testament images, and therefore can be used for a variety of occasions. Set to the Welsh tune Hyfyrdol to which the Bishop-Elect responds, “I am so persuaded.” (which means joyful), the text led Percy Dearmer, not always kind in his judgements, to write of this hymn, “it makes up in heartiness what it lacks in beauty and intellectual power.” His comments can be The 6th chapter of St. John’s gospel is used by Sr. Suzanne Toolan to compose both the words and put to one side, however, because it is among a handful of hymns that we might describe as a mainstay music for the offertory hymn,I am the Bread of Life. The hymnal committee changed the composer’s of American Anglicanism: it’s been included in The Hymnal 1892, The Hymnal 1940, and The Hymnal original pronouns “he” and “him” to “they” and “them” to render the text inclusive, and to make 1982. clear that the pronoun refers to humanity, rather than to Jesus Christ. Since its first appearance in 1966 for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco, it’s been a staple of various renewal About the Anthems movements, including Cursillo. Among its qualities is that it can be accompanied with brass and organ (as it is today), or more simply with folk instruments, including guitar, all of which attests further to Psalm 100 is the psalm appointed for ordinations of bishops. Today the Cathedral Choir sings the its universality. psalm to an Anglican chant tone composed by Thomas Attwood.

The hymn text, As Once You Took Upon Yourself, was composed by the Bishop-Elect’s spouse, the I was Glad: this offertory anthem is based upon Psalm 122, and is composed by David Hurd,sometime Reverend Thomas Mousin, at the conclusion of a course on eucharistic theology taught by the Prof. Professor of Sacred Music and Director of Chapel Music at the General Seminary in New York City. John F. Baldovin, S.J., at the Boston College School of Theology and Ministry in 2010. The text seeks This joyous anthem was commissioned for St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church in Atlanta, and incorporates to express the corporate nature of eucharistic worship, pointing to the active role that all of God’s a modern gender-neutral translation. people are meant to have in taking, blessing, breaking, and giving the bread and wine, and then giving ourselves to the world. Within the words of the hymn, which are addressed to Christ, is embedded the The Road Home: American composer, Stephen Paulus, was commissioned in 2001, to write a short theological understanding that all of the body is necessary to thank God and call upon the Holy Spirit “folk-type” choral arrangement. The tune is taken from one found in The Southern Harmony to make us the true Body of Christ, so that Christ may be made known to the world. The text is set to Songbook (1835). He asked his colleague, Michael Dennis Browne, to write a text to match the a familiar tune, St. Matthew, which has been part of Episcopal hymnals since 1892. music. Browne writes, “as a poet it constitutes what I call a different kind of belonging in that it is heard in churches and concert halls and on recordings by thousands of people, and it’s a joy to know Freedom is Coming comes from the apartheid struggle (1948-1994) in South Africa in the mid-twentieth how this piece affects people, and becomes part of their lives.” Used in today’s liturgyThe Road century. Unlike the slaves in the United States who were brought from Africa, colonial occupation by Home invites not only the Bishop-Elect and the Reverend Tom Mousin to Maine, but even more, the Dutch, beginning in 1652, and British, beginning in 1815, subjected the oppressed people in South invites the people of God called to be The Episcopal Church to cherish the consolation that comes Africa. During the decades leading up to the liberation of Nelson Mandela (1918-2013) from prison from prayer and an abiding belief in God’s mercy.

42 43 About the Liturgical Texts An Introduction from the Today’s liturgy is taken from the Book of Common Prayer, which was composed from the ordinal of Tenth Bishop of Maine 1550, which was created from early ordination rites dating to the year 215.

The litany—for the Mission of the Church—is used today with the permission of the Presiding Bishop. “I dwell in the land of gratitude and joy” The language and theology of this litany reflects a comprehensive baptismal ecclesiology to which the Diocese of Maine and the Bishop-Elect are committed.

The Eucharistic Prayer is from Enriching Our Worship, a resource approved for use in The Episcopal A phrase I love to use when meeting people is, “where are you from-from?” It’s become an invitation Church (1997) to enrich liturgical prayer. The collection—and this particular prayer—incorporates the for others to reach back to the place and reflect on where they spent the earliest years. As for my story, I rich diversity of prayer and praise among God’s people. was baptized on December 13, 1970, at the Ewen United Methodist Church, just five miles east of Bruce Crossing, Michigan, a small town in the Upper Peninsula where my Methodist family settled in the early 1940’s to run a small funeral home business. Growing up I was (and still am) close to my parents, About the Postures of Prayer my other parents, siblings and grandparents; however, I credit my paternal grandmother, Marion, with playing a major role in the formation of my strong faith in Jesus Christ, and – in particular - my love Throughout this liturgy we will sit, many of us will stand, some of us will kneel, the Bishop-Elect will of hymn singing. be prostrate (an ancient posture of submission practiced among Christians, Jews, and Muslims)— all of which use the whole body. Others among us, the paramedics and police officers, for example, will pray vigilantly by tending to our safety. We will use our voices to sing, and our ears to listen; silence will be “I figure in whatever way we understand the great cloud of witnesses, that Marion will ample, as will the volume of brass, timpani, and organ. The beauty of flowers and the smell of incense, be in the cathedral today. I will be looking for her.” will point us towards God. It might be helpful to remember that hundreds of people will watch this liturgy in parish halls, or in kitchens, or on airplanes. The Cathedral and Loring House communities encourage all of us to follow the counsel of Dame Julian of Norwich who once suggested that every I attended college in Kalamazoo, 544 miles from my home, and it was there I discovered The Episcopal prayer is ultimately about awaiting, allowing, accepting, and attending. Church. The people were warm and welcoming, interested and inquisitive, and so the cathedral church in Kalamazoo became my church home, preparing me well for what was to come. I moved to Berkeley, California, in 1994, to attend the Church Divinity School of the Pacific, where I graduated in 1997, with a Master of Divinity. Among my classmates was Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows, now the Bishop of Indianapolis, and a co-consecrator at today’s liturgy.

“These chapters of my life—from college until ordination—stand out for their significance in my About Copyrights and Permissions growing relationship with Jesus Christ, a joyous journey that continues day-by-day.”

Any music or texts that are not in the public domain are reprinted with permission and under the Diocese of Maine’s One License A-722473. Our ritesong purchase includes a one-time use reprint license for congregational use. These songs may be printed in congregational song sheets for one-time use. No permission is granted to include this song in I trained at parishes in Menlo Park, California, and Traverse City, Michigan, and was then ordained a hymnal or other permanent or semi-permanent collection of songs. No other form of the music, whether for use by a deacon and priest in Kalamazoo. I returned to California to work at the seminary, and to serve as a choir, organ or other accompaniments is covered by this license. Please contact the publishers for these permissions. If volunteer priest associate at St. John the Evangelist Church in San Francisco, where I learned much you have purchased ritesong individual songs you have the rite for a single one-time use as described above. You will about what was to become the direction and foundation of my formal priesthood. The priests from need to purchase them again for any other use. If you have made an annual purchase of ritesong, these rights expire both California churches, and my sponsoring priest from Michigan, are in attendance today, along when your annual purchase lapses. You must maintain an annual purchase to maintain license rights described above. with scores of my other cherished friends and mentors.

44 45 “I stand on their shoulders and especially to the many other LGBTQ priests I must say that what the church is doing today is also every bit about them.”

In 2000, I was called to be the rector of St. Michael’s Church in Brattleboro, Vermont, where I met the Reverend Thomas Mousin, the local United Methodist pastor. Our loving union was blessed by the Bishop of Vermont, the Right Reverend Thomas C. Ely, in June of 2003. Eight years later Tom was ordained an Episcopal priest by the Bishop of Vermont. Bishop Ely’s presence today reflects our two decades of relationship and prayer. During those “Vermont years” I fell in love with New England, - yes even the snowy winters - and discovered churches such as St. Michael’s flourish when they focus on Holy Baptism as the foundational sacrament for every Christian’s ministry.

“Sacrament is essential for the life of faith. We humans are ‘of the …“the Holy Spirit blessed our willingness to try new things, earth’ but it is that earth, the dust to which we shall return, that and to let go of the things that didn’t work”… God has embraced and fulfilled in the Incarnation of Jesus Christ.

In 2009, the people of the Parish of the Epiphany in Winchester, Massachusetts, invited me to be their Our dust, our humanity, is shot through with hints of glory. tenth rector. The eighth rector, the Right Reverend Robert J. O’Neill, is among those laying hands, having just retired from serving as Bishop of Colorado. While I was serving in Winchester, my spouse, Tom Mousin, served as rector at St. John’s Church in Charlestown, a neighborhood of Boston. Our And that dust finds its deepest fulfillment in the praise of God.” bishop in Massachusetts, the Right Reverend Alan M. Gates, is here today, and among those laying hands on me.

I am pleased to have been a long- standing deputy to General Convention, and a leader in The Episcopal Church, currently serving as board chair and trustee of the Church Pension Fund in New York City.

“Leadership opportunities …remind me that it’s all about serving others. Any success I’ve had has arisen from the value of service to God and to God’s people. Failure arrives whenever I lose sight of this sacred and Biblical principle.”

Tom and I, along with our dog, Esther, are delighted to now call the state of Maine, the Episcopal Diocese of Maine and its 59 parishes and 18 summer chapels our new home.

“On Christ the solid rock we stand, all other ground is sinking sand.”

Louis Weil, Hodges Professor of Liturgics (emeritus), the Church Divinity School of the Pacific, in a sermon at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco in Eastertide of 1998

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