Diocese of Easton

A visit with the Presiding Bishop
The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori

Friday, October 12
A morning with clericus, a gracious luncheon, a visit to the
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum and a boat ride,
and an evening reception

clericusPhoto: Lynn Anstatt

Clericus held conversation with Bishop Katharine for two hours
on Friday morning at Trinity Cathedral.
Spouses and surviving spouses were also included.

PB, John Babcock 10.12Photo: Lynn Anstatt

The Presiding Bishop listens to a comment
from John Babcock during clericus on Friday.

Presentation of swanPhoto: Lynn Anstatt

After the conversation at the cathedral, a bus transported folks
to Christ Church, Easton, where a wonderful crab cake luncheon was served.
Ken Blomquist (St. Mary Anne's, North East), who had worked with
the Presiding Bishop at Camp Coast Care, presented a swan he carved.

PB & Christ Church staff
Photo: Lynn Anstatt
The staff of Christ Church gathers with the PB and Bishop Shand
in the parish hall after lunch.


In front of lighthouse
Photo: Michael Valliant
Gathered in front of the old Hoopers Island lighthouse at
the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels are
(left to right): Dr. John Miller, CBMM; Mark Nestlehutt (St. Michaels Parish);
Dr. Larry Sanford (University of Maryland - Horn Point);
Bishop Katharine; and Fred Meendsen, CBMM.


PB on boat
Photo: Michael Valliant
Out on the Miles River aboard the Buy Boat "Mr. Jim"
(left to right): John Miller; Fred Meendsen; Larry Sanford (seated);
Bishop Katharine; Mark Nestlehutt; Bill Day, guide;
and Abigail Crozier Nestlehutt


Bishop's intro of PB
Photo: Heather Cook
On Friday evening, the Presiding Bishop met with folks
from across the diocese and beyond, at a reception
hosted by Christ Church, St. Michaels. Here Bishop Shand is telling
one of his famous stories... How I First Met Bishop Jefferts Schori...


Intro2
Photo: Heather Cook
Bishop Katharine shares her vision of the reign of God.


PB addresses the crowd
Photo: Tom McCall
She spoke for about ten minutes, then responded
to questions for another half hour.


crowd listening
Photo: Heather Cook
Over two hundred people attended the event in St. Michaels
from every area of the diocese. Bishop Katharine
had conversation and responded to many
thoughtful questions for about forty minutes.


St. M reception
Photo: Tom McCall
It was a wonderful party!


PB with St. Michaels clergy
Photo: Tom McCall
Bishop Shand, Presiding Bishop, and St. Michaels clergy
Mark Nestlehutt, Abigail Nestlehutt, and Paul Winters.


PB with Shands
Photo: Heather Cook
Katharine Jefferts Schori, Lynne and Bud Shand
following the reception in St. Michaels.


Saturday, October 13
A visit to Camp Wright, a view of the diocese from the air,
and the dedication of the new Christ Church


Camp Wright cabin
Photo: Lynn Anstatt
Saturday began with a tour of Camp Wright.
From left to right: Bud Lewis, Bishop Shand, Bonny Anderson,
Katharine Jefferts Schori, Al Smith, Nanese Hawthorne, Julia Connelly.


Bay Bridge from Camp Wright
Photo: Lynn Anstatt
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge from Camp Wright.



PB checks out the plane
Photo: Lynn Anstatt
The PB checks out the Cessna SkyLane before the flight.


Bishop Bud & PB enter plane
Photo: Lynn Anstatt
Bishops Bud and Katharine enter the plane for an aerial tour
of the Diocese of Easton on Saturday morning.


Knocking on door
Photo: Lynn Anstatt
The Presiding Bishop knocks three times on the door
to Christ Church, Kent Island, as the ceremony begins,
with Deacon Melody Sutherland.


children at font
Photo: Lynn Anstatt
The baptismal font is rededicated as children pour water into it.


chancel crew
Photo: Lynn Anstatt
Left to right: Reese Rickards, Master of Ceremonies; David Green, rector;
Martin Townsend, IX Bishop of Easton; Katharine Jefferts Schori,
celebrant and preacher; Bud Shand, X Bishop of Easton;
Melody Sutherland, deacon. The vestments were made by Lynne Shand.


gifts to PB
Photo: Heather Cook
As the celebration begins following the service, Bishop Jefferts Schori
is presented with a number of gifts from Christ Church.


entertainment singalong
Photo: Heather Cook
Entertainment following dinner included a singalong to
"Christ Church is bustin' out all over!" Left to right: Meghan Shand,
Jennifer Osborne, Carol Osborne, Melody Sutherland,
the Presiding Bishop, Bishop Shand, Lynne Shand.


Sunday, October 14
The Presiding Bishop accompanies Bishop Shand
on his annual visitation to St. Stephen's, Earleville


Earleville welcome sign
Photo: Heather Cook
The bishops are welcomed by the congregation of St. Stephen's, Earleville.


greeting confirmands
Photo: Heather Cook
Bishop Katharine greets the newly confirmed.


offering plates
Photo: Heather Cook
The offering plates are blessed by Bishop Shand,
Bishop Jefferts Schori, and Chris Porteus, rector.


gathered at altar
Photo: Heather Cook
Gathered around the altar at St. Stephen's.


recessional hymn
Photo: Heather Cook
Recessional hymn, St. Stephen's.


bishops greet at door
Photo: Heather Cook
The bishops greet members of the congregation and visitors
from around the diocese following the service.


reception
Photo: Heather Cook
Bishop Katharine greets parishioners at a reception in the parish hall.


this page was updated 17 october 2007