The Ordination & Consecration of Thomas James Brown as a Bishop in the Church of God and the Tenth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine The Cathedral 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 Dean It has often been said that a person is not ordained for a particular place but for the whole church. This was embodied in the first bishop elected by the people of Maine, George Burgess, who was known for planting parishes throughout the state not just 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 years ago, St. Luke's was a symbol of hope rising from the ashes of the great fire of Portland and the horrors of the civil war. One of the very first cathedrals designed to be a cathedral from the very beginning, St. Luke's was a visible icon of the Oxford and Social Gospel movements and a missionary zeal which spread throughout The Episcopal Church in the 19th century. As today's service illustrates, God's work in this place continues, with each of these roots being rediscovered, renewed, and reenergized in our own time. St. Luke's is the cathedral not just of the people and city of Portland but of the state and Diocese of Maine, a place where bishops and indeed all people have had a seat and a home. It is a true delight to welcome you here today for the consecration of the 10th bishop of Maine. To friends from far off and near, we are glad you are here. Thank you for coming. Welcome to your cathedral. Let us rejoice together. Thanks be to God! Benjamin Shambaugh 2 Preface to the Ordination Rites adapted from The Book of Common Prayer The Holy Scriptures and ancient Christian writers make it clear that from the apostles’ time, there have been different ministries within the Church. First, there is the Order of Bishops, who carry on the apostolic work of leading, supervising, and uniting the Church. The persons who are chosen and recognized by the Church (bishops, priests, deacons) as being called by God to the ordained ministry are admitted to these sacred orders by solemn prayer and the laying on of episcopal hands. It has been, and is, the intention and purpose of this Church to maintain and continue these three orders; and for this purpose these services of ordination and consecration are appointed. No persons are allowed to exercise the offices of bishop, priest, or deacon in this Church unless they are so ordained, or have already received such ordination with the laying on of hands by bishops who are themselves duly qualified to confer Holy Orders. It is also recognized and affirmed that the threefold ministry is not the exclusive property of this portion of Christ’s catholic Church, but is a gift from God for the nurture of his people and the proclamation of his Gospel everywhere. Accordingly, the manner of ordaining in this Church is to be such as has been, and is, most generally recognized by Christian people as suitable for the conferring of the sacred orders of bishop, priest, and deacon. The conferring of orders is meant to serve and enhance the ministry of all baptized persons. Through baptism we are all empowered to proclaim the Gospel and to serve Christ. 3 The Ordination of a Bishop The people remain seated during the prelude. During the prelude, vergers and acolytes lead processions of leaders from government, interfaith and ecumenical partners, clergy from other dioceses, bishops of The Episcopal Church, and the lay and clergy leadership of the Diocese of Maine. The Prelude Praise the Lord with drums and cymbals Sigfrid Karg-Elert (brass, organ, timpani) Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring (brass) Johann Sebastian Bach My Spirit Be Joyful (brass) Aria (organ) Paul Manz Suite of Dances André Campra I. Marche II. Premier Passpied III. Air des Musettes IV. Air des Espagnolles V. Air pour les Arlequins VI. Marche An Interlude (organ) Harold Darke Alleluia Tulerunt (brass) Giovanni da Palestrina Marche Triomphale (brass and organ) Sigfrid Karg-Elert A period of silence is kept 4 Order of Processions The congregation remains seated Choir Soloist | Cantor | Litanist Civic Leaders Diocesan Leaders Presenters Readers of Testimonials The Dean and Master of Ceremonies Registrar of The Episcopal Church Ecumenical Guests Clergy of The Episcopal Church Clergy of the Diocese of Maine Cherished Mentors The congregation stands Chaplain to the Bishop-Elect The Bishop-Elect Bishops of The Episcopal Church The Preacher The Co-Consecrators Chaplain to the Ninth Bishop of Maine The Ninth Bishop of Maine The Deacons of the Liturgy The Chaplain to the Presiding Bishop The Presiding Bishop and Primate of The Episcopal Church 5 Hymn in Procession The Church’s One Foundation 6 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. 7 The Testimonials & the Declaration The Presiding Bishop directs that testimonials of the election be read Certificate of Election Ms. Leigh Spahr, Secretary of the Diocese Canonical Testimonial Mr. Gordon Gayer, Esq., Chancellor, and the Reverend Maria Hoecker, President, Standing Committee, Diocese of Maine Evidence of Ordination The Reverend John Balicki, Chair, to the Diaconate & Priesthood Discernment Committee Consents of the Standing The Honorable Byron Rushing, Committees Vice-President of the House of Deputies of The Episcopal Church Consents of the Bishops The Right Reverend Diane Jardine Bruce, Bishop Suffragan of Los Angeles, and Vice-President of the House of Bishops When the reading of the testimonials is ended, the Bishop-Elect says the Oath of Conformity n the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, I, Thomas James I Brown, chosen Bishop of the Church in Maine, solemnly declare that I do believe the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments to be the Word of God, and to contain all things necessary to salvation; and I do solemnly engage to conform to the doctrine, discipline, and worship of The Episcopal Church. 8 Signing & Witnessing the Declaration The Bishop-Elect then signs the Declaration in the sight of all present The witnesses add their signatures The people stand The People of God’s Consent Presiding Bishop Brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus, you have heard testimony given that Thomas James Brown has been duly and lawfully elected to be a bishop of the Church of God to serve in the Diocese of Maine. You have been assured of his suitability and that the Church has approved him for this sacred responsibility. Nevertheless, if any of you know any reason why we should not proceed, let it now be made known. If no objection is made, the Presiding Bishop continues by asking Presiding Bishop Is it your will that we ordain Thomas a bishop? People That is our will. Presiding Bishop Will you uphold Thomas as bishop? People We will. Presiding Bishop The Scriptures tell us that our Savior Christ spent the whole night in prayer before he chose and sent forth his twelve apostles. Likewise, the apostles prayed before they appointed Matthias to be one of their number. Let us, therefore, follow their examples, and offer our prayers to Almighty God before we ordain Thomas for the work to which we trust the Holy Spirit has called him. All stand or kneel, except the Bishop-Elect, who is prostrate in front of the Altar 9 Litany for the Mission of the Church Cantor Holy God, in whom all things in heaven and earth have their being, People Cantor Jesus Christ, through whom the world is reconciled to the Father, People Cantor Holy Spirit, whose glory fills the world and searches the depths of God, People Cantor Blessed Trinity, source of both unity and diversity, People The people sing the response after each petition Cantor From blind hearts and petty spirits, that refuse to see the need of all humankind for your love, People Cantor From pride, self-sufficiency and the unwillingness to admit our own need of your compassion, Cantor From discouragement in the face of pain and disappointment, and from lack of persistence and thoroughness, Cantor From ignorance, apathy, and complacency that prevent us from spreading the Gospel, 10 The people sing the response after each petition Cantor O God, we pray for the gifts of ministry. Inspire our minds with a vision of your kingdom in this time and place.