The installation of the Rev. Isaac Petty as Vicar of St. Luke's, Excelsior Springs

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The installation of Fr. Isaac Petty as Vicar of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Excelsior Springs, Missouri.

On the evening of Thursday, July 8, 2021, Fr. Isaac Petty was installed as Vicar (Priest in Charge) of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Excelsior Springs, Missouri. There was a small but highly enthusiastic congregation present in person to witness the service, which was live-streamed on the diocesan website and YouTube.

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Preparations

Ready to be presented in the Induction. See the Book of Common Prayer p561. The Installation of the Rev. Isaac Petty as Priest in Charge at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Excelsior Springs, Missouri.

Rehearsal – The Installation of the Rev. Isaac Petty as Priest in Charge at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Image credit: Gary Allman

Rehearsal – Standing in line. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Image credit: Gary Allman

Rehearsal. Bishop Marty & the Rev. Isaac Petty. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Image credit: Gary Allman

Institution

A Litany for the Mission of the Church – The Installation of the Rev. Isaac Petty as Priest in Charge at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Excelsior Springs, Missouri.

The First Reading – The Installation of the Rev. Isaac Petty as Priest in Charge at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Image credit: Gary Allman

Institution – The Installation of the Rev. Isaac Petty as Priest in Charge at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Image credit: Gary Allman

Fr. Isaac reads the Holy Gospel – The Installation of the Rev. Isaac Petty as Priest in Charge at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Image credit: Gary Allman

Induction

Bishop Marty reads the Letter of Institution. The Installation of the Rev. Isaac Petty as Priest in Charge at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Excelsior Springs, Missouri.

Presentation of the Book of Common Prayer – The Installation of the Rev. Isaac Petty as Priest in Charge at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Image credit: Gary Allman

Presentation of water. The Installation of the Rev. Isaac Petty as Priest in Charge at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Image credit: Gary Allman

Presentation of a stole. The Installation of the Rev. Isaac Petty as Priest in Charge at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Image credit: Gary Allman

Presentation of a Bible. The Installation of the Rev. Isaac Petty as Priest in Charge at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Image credit: Gary Allman

Presentation of oil. The Installation of the Rev. Isaac Petty as Priest in Charge at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Image credit: Gary Allman

Jolene Loftin, Bishop’s Warden presents the keys. The Installation of the Rev. Isaac Petty as Priest in Charge at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Image credit: Gary Allman

The Very rev. David Lynch and the Rev. Joe Behen present the Canons and Constitution. The Installation of the Rev. Isaac Petty as Priest in Charge at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Image credit: Gary Allman

Bread and wine. The Installation of the Rev. Isaac Petty as Priest in Charge at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Image credit: Gary Allman

‘The new Minister kneels in the midst of the church as says…’ The Installation of the Rev. Isaac Petty as Priest in Charge at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Image credit: Gary Allman

“Greet your new Vicar.”

“Greet your new Vicar.” The Installation of the Rev. Isaac Petty as Priest in Charge at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Image credit: Gary Allman

The Rev. Isaac Petty, Vicar of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Excelsior Springs, Missouri Image credit: Gary Allman

Holy Communion

Holy Communion – The Installation of the Rev. Isaac Petty as Priest in Charge at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Image credit: Gary Allman

Fr. Isaac’s first Holy Communion as Vicar of St. Luke’s. The Installation of the Rev. Isaac Petty as Priest in Charge at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Image credit: Gary Allman

Celebration

Welcome your new Vicar. The Installation of the Rev. Isaac Petty as Priest in Charge at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Excelsior Springs, Missouri.

Fr. Isaac and Bishop Marty. The Installation of the Rev. Isaac Petty as Priest in Charge at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Image credit: Gary Allman

Bishop Marty and Fr. Isaac Petty, Vicar of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Image credit: Gary Allman

The Rev. Isaac Petty, Vicar of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Image credit: Gary Allman

Cake. There must be cake. The Installation of the Rev. Isaac Petty as Priest in Charge at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Image credit: Gary Allman

Gary Allman was the Communications Director with The Diocese of West Missouri from March 2014 through June 2023.

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