Consecration of Brian Prior as IX Bishop of MinnesotaThe Big Day! |
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On February 13, 2010, the Rev Brian Prior became
the Right Reverend Brian Prior. The thumbnail photos below are from
the consecration events at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
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Hurry up and wait applies to church
events also.
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We're ready to go long before time.
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We used the time to visit with old and new friends. |
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Deacons are also ready to process!
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Presiding Bishop Katherine Jefferts
Schori visits with some of the participants.
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The Rev. Neyssa Ellgren observes
the Presiding Bishop in conversation. |
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The Presiding Bishop talks with
a Crucifer
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Bishop Dan Swenson in conversation
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Deacon Jan Dougherty
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Bishop Jelinek (retiring VIII Bishop
of Minnesota)
and Deacon Ginny Padzieski
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Gail Sheddy, the Rev Neyssa Ellgren,
Bishop Jelinek, Judith Goff |
Deacon David Hill holds the Gospel
Book
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The bishops begin to process
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Presenting the Rev Brian Prior
for consecration
as IX Bishop of Minnesota
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Listening to the testimonials
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Scott Crowe, Chair of the Standing
Committee,
gives a testimonial |
The youth who read the Prayers
of the People
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Deacon David Hill proclaims the
Gospel
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Fran McKendree and Friends perform
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Presiding Bishop Katherine Jefferts
Schori
addresses the Bishop-elect
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Beginning the circle for the consecration
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"... We give [God] thanks
that from the beginning you have gathered and prepared a people
to be heirs of the covenant of Abraham ..." |
"... We praise [God] that
from the creation you
have gracionsly accepted the ministry of those whom you have chosen."
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"... Pour out on him the power
of your princely Spirit ..."
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"... fill ... the heart of
this your servant whom
you have chosen to be a bishop in your Church, with such love of you and of all the people, that he may feed and tend the flock of Christ ..."
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Vesting
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Vesting
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Habemus Episcopam Novam!
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"The Peace of the Lord be
always with you."
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The multigenerational choir
in the back of the service area.
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People exiting the service
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... and life returns to normal at the Convention Center |
last update: 2010-02-26 |
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