Washington National Cathedral will celebrate Maryland Major State Day on Sunday, April 20. We are honored that Bishop Shand has been invited to be the celebrant at the service.
     The Cathedral invites Marylanders of all denominations and faiths to gather in worship, prayer, and fellowship to celebrate Maryland’s service to the nation. Meet other members of the Old Line State, including invited members of Congress, religious leaders, and others from our home state. Tours and other events will be offered throughout the weekend’s celebration.
    The schedule is: 10:00 a.m.Sunday Forum: Critical Issues in the Light of Faith
                             11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist;
                             12:30 p.m. Reception
                             12:45 p.m. Ongoing 35-minute tours begin.
     We are thrilled that the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) Choir will sing for 20 minutes before the service. The Music Director is our own Sheila Harleston, wife of Bob Harleston who was recently on the Standing Committee, members of St. Peter's, Salisbury. The choir will sing unaccompanied sacred music for 15-20 minutes. Since the Eucharist (with Bishop Shand as Celebrant) begins at 11:15 a.m., the choir will probably begin around 10:55.
     We've had some inquiries at the bishop's office about bus transportation. The bishop discussed this with the convocational deans about doing this on a convocational level, and it appears no arrangements have been made. There is a new parking garage on the Cathedral grounds, however, that should make parking much easier.
     For more information about the Cathedral, call 800-622-6304 or visit www.nationalcathedral.org.