Come worship with us in a casual relaxed atmosphere of love and caring.
We welcome you to join us.
We welcome you to join us.
Kansas Bishop Cathleen Chittenden Bascom at her consecration March 2.
Photo: Thad Allton |
The Rt. Rev. Cathleen Chittenden Bascom was ordained and consecrated as the 10th bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas on March 2 at Grace Cathedral in Topeka in a service marked with history, as she became the first woman bishop in the diocese’s 160-year history. The 1,112th bishop of the Episcopal Church, she also was the first diocesan bishop ever to be elected from a slate of candidates who all were women.
Kansas Bishop Cathleen Chittenden Bascom at her consecration March 2. Photo: Thad Allton Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael B. Curry led the service as chief consecrator. The Rt. Rev. Alan Scarfe, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Iowa, was the preacher. Bascom most recently had served for 17 years in Iowa. The service also included her seating in the cathedra, or bishop’s chair, that is symbolic of the bishop’s office. Music included bagpipers, a folk band and a choir made up of singers from eight churches in the diocese and surrounding areas. The consecration service can be viewed on the diocesan YouTube channel. |
