Bishop Barbara C. Harris arrives at the Friday night celebration of her 30th election anniversary, with Bishop Mary Glasspool and the Rev. Ran Chase. Photo: Bridget K. Wood
Bishop Mary Glasspool and Bishop Barbara C. Harris reminisce over a photo exhibit at the Nov. 2 celebration. Bishop Glasspool, then the rector of the Church of St. Luke and St. Margaret in Allston, gave the nominating speech for Bishop Harris at the electing convention in 1988. Photo: Bridget K. Wood
Guitarist Gregg Sullivan provides music for a social hour on Friday night before the program. Photo: Bridget K. Wood
The dean of the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, the Very Rev. Amy McCreath, and the Rev. Bob Greiner greet Bishop Barbara C. Harris during the social hour. Photo: Bridget K. Wood
Bishop Barbara C. Harris signs copies of her new memoir, "Hallelujah, Anyhow!"--with diocesan staff members Laura Simons and Diane Pound at the book table. Photo: Bridget K. Wood
Bishop Barbara C. Harris signs copies of her new memoir, "Hallelujah, Anyhow!" Photo: Bridget K. Wood
Balloons in the ballroom for the celebration of the 30th anniversary of Bishop Barbara C. Harris's election. Photo: Bridget K. Wood
The Rev. Zenetta Armstrong, The Rev. Margaret Rose, Bishop Mary Glasspool and Bishop Barbara C. Harris during the evening's program. Photo: Bridget K. Wood
Hymn singing was part of the celebration honoring Bishop Barbara C. Harris's 30th election anniversary. The evening's speakers were (from left): Bishop Gayle E. Harris, Bishop Alan M. Gates, Bishop Bud Cederholm, Byron Rushing, The Rev. Zenetta Armstrong, The Rev. Margaret Rose, Bishop Mary Glasspool, Bishop Barbara C. Harris and The Rev. Ran Chase. In addition, the Rev. Canon Edward W. Rodman shared recollections via video. Photo: Bridget K. Wood
The Rev. Margaret Rose, Bishop Mary Glasspool and Bishop Barbara C. Harris enjoy the singing. Photo: Bridget K. Wood
Byron Rushing greets Bishop Barbara C. Harris before offering his remarks. Photo: Bridget K. Wood
Choir members from St. Cyprian's Church in Roxbury helped to lead the singing. Photo: Bridget K. Wood
Music director Brian Edwards of St. Cyprian's Church in Roxbury leads the evening's music. Photo: Bridget K. Wood
Bishop Alan M. Gates presents Bishop Barbara C. Harris with a bouquet of flowers. Photo: Bridget K. Wood
Saturday's legislative session begins with greetings from the president of the Massachusetts Council of Churches, Anthony Barsamian. Photo: Bridget K. Wood
Diane Pound, outgoing executive assistant to Bishop Alan M. Gates receives sustained applause from convention-goers in recognition of her work. Photo: Bridget K. Wood
Lisa Garcia, outgoing treasurer of the diocese, receives thanks and an Old North Church lantern. Photo: Bridget K. Wood
As part of the presentation on Massachusetts Indaba 2019--a mission strategy initiative to help congregations build relationships -- participants engage in conversation at their tables. Photo: Bridget K. Wood
During the Indaba session, convention-goers share what they were doing on the day of Bishop Barbara C. Harris's election in 1988. Photo: Bridget K. Wood
The Rev. Noble Scheepers of Trinity Church in Marshfield and retired bishop suffragan Bud Cederholm lead the Diocesan Convention in song during the Indaba presentation. Photo: Bridget K. Wood
Singing and dancing during the Indaba presentation. Photo: Bridget K. Wood
Bishop Alan M. Gates delivers his annual address. Photo: Bridget K. Wood
Holy Water for blessing the congregation. Photo: Bridget K. Wood
Bishop Alan M. Gates sprinkles the convention congregation with holy water. Photo: Bridget K. Wood
Bishop Alan M. Gates and Bishop Gayle E. Harris commission regional canons Kelly O'Connell, Carol Gallagher and Martha Hubbard, as well as the missioner for networking and formation, Martha Gardner. Photo: Bridget K. Wood
Regional canons Kelly O'Connell and Carol Gallagher at the commissioning, with Bishop Gayle E. Harris and Bishop Alan M. Gates. Photo: Bridget K. Wood
Bishop Gayle E. Harris celebrates Holy Eucharist. Photo: Bridget K. Wood
The Rev. Tom Ferguson helps lead the Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs Commission's presentation. Photo: Bridget K. Wood
Billy Boyce speaks during the report of the diocese's General Convention deputation. Photo: Bridget K. Wood
Thalia Etienne, past Diocesan Youth Council member from the Church of the Holy Spirit, Mattapan, and other DYC members, past and present, share personal stories about their experiences as young leaders in the church during a presentation marking the 20th anniversary of the Diocesan Youth Council being granted seat, voice and vote at Diocesan Convention. Photo: Bridget K. Wood
Young members of the St. Peter's Ugandan Church, Waltham dance during celebration of their congregation being admitted as a mission in union with the Diocese of Massachusetts. Photo: Bridget K. Wood
A young member of St. Peter's Ugandan Church, Waltham dances in celebration. Photo: Bridget K. Wood
The Rev. Christine Nakyeyune Busuulwa dances with one of the members of St. Peter's Ugandan Church, Waltham. Photo: Bridget K. Wood
The Rev. Moses Sowale and members of Grace Chapel, Brockton lead a celebration of their congregation being admitted as a mission in union with the Diocese of Massachusetts. Photo: Bridget K. Wood
Brigade band members from Grace Chapel, Brockton lead singing of "When the Saints Go Marching In." Photo: Bridget K. Wood
