The Rev. Alan Hesse of Epiphany Parish in Walpole and John Koch, Executive Director of the Barbara C. Harris Camp and Conference Center, visit at the exhibit tables. PHOTO: Katie Ernst
Children at the convention decorated squash as saints. Isaiah Irwin Evans transformed his into Jesus. PHOTO: Amy Cook
Bishop M. Thomas Shaw, SSJE gives his meditation during opening worship on Friday. PHOTO: Katie Ernst
Canon to the Ordinary Mally Lloyd gives a presentation on congregational change and growth. PHOTO: Katie Ernst
Bishop Shaw recognized the Rev. Louis Pitt of Bedford on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. PHOTO: Katie Ernst
Convention also honored the Rev. Paul Minor and the Rev. Cheryl Minor of All Saints’ Church in Belmont and their children, Rachel-Anne and John Thomas, for Paul’s service in the National Guard and for their example as a military family. PHOTO: Katie Ernst
Bishop Bud Cederholm, retired as bishop suffragan, speaks in favor of the resolution on disaster preparedness and response. PHOTO: Katie Ernst
Convention approves the 2013 diocesan budget. PHOTO: Katie Ernst
Lisa Garcia inaugurated some familiar-looking headgear as the official caps of the Budget Committee and distributed them to members to thank them for their work. PHOTO: Katie Ernst
Bishop Tom Shaw, Bishop Gayle Harris and Canon Mally Lloyd sport their honorary Budget Committee caps. PHOTO: Katie Ernst
David Farrar of St. Peter’s Church in Beverly speaks during the debate of resolutions. PHOTO: Katie Ernst
Bishop Shaw thanks Warren and Karen McFarlan of the Parish of the Epiphany of Winchester for serving as co-chairs of the diocese’s Together Now fundraising campaign, which at convention time was at $18.8 million toward the $20-million goal. PHOTO: Katie Ernst
Bishop Shaw recognizes Dr. Donald DeLollis of Christ Church in Andover for the medical care and mentorship he provides diocesan youth on their mission trips and for his leadership on the board of the Barbara C. Harris Camp and Conference Center. PHOTO: Katie Ernst
Convention recognizes Leon Brathwaite, Secretary of Convention, with an ovation. PHOTO: Katie Ernst
Volunteers from the Cathedral Church of St. Paul received recognition for their hospitality as hosts of the convention. PHOTO: Katie Ernst
The Life Together program’s Lacresha Johnson introduces herself to Convention, flanked by Life Together fellows (from left) Simone Sanders, Tiffany Curtis, Stephen Rainwater, Andy Gordon and Hazel Johnson. PHOTO: Tracy J. Sukraw
Daphne Ning Zhao, a postulant for ordination from All Saints Parish in Brookline, introduces herself, as did the other postulants and candidates in attendance. PHOTO: Katie Ernst
The Rev. Ema Rosero-Nordalm, serving at St. Stephen’s Church in Boston and as Hispanic missioner, introduces herself during recognition of the diocese’s deacons. PHOTO: Katie Ernst
Chloe Kolbet of St. Paul’s Church in Natick and fellow Diocesan Youth Council members, including (at right) Elizabeth Whitehouse and Erica Clark, introduce themselves to Convention. PHOTO: Katie Ernst
Emma Hodges of St. Paul’s Church in Dedham, and a member of the Diocesan Youth Council, helps lead Convention in Bible study. PHOTO: Katie Ernst
Clergy and delegates spend time in Bible study discussion led by the Diocesan Youth Council. PHOTO: Katie Ernst
Be The Change Kenya was the recipient of a $25,000 grant from the Together Now campaign mission tithe, and the Rev. Tricia de Beer and the Rev. Jeffrey Gill were among the parish representatives on hand to receive the big check on the organization’s behalf. PHOTO: Katie Ernst
Choirs from Grace Church in Lawrence and Iglesia de San Juan in Hyde Park sing “Pescador de Hombres” during the Convention Eucharist. PHOTO: Katie Ernst
Celebration of the Holy Eucharist closes the convention. PHOTO: Katie Ernst
Patrick LaFortune, a postulant for ordination from St. Stephen’s Church in Lynn, and diocesan staff member Trish Superville serve as cashiers at the registration table. PHOTO: Katie Ernst
