Donna Field with Bishop Marty at his final Pastoral visit as Bishop of West Missouri. Christ Episcopal Church, Warrensburg. Image credit: Gary Allman
Bishop Marty’s final pastoral visitation as Bishop of West Missouri took place on Sunday, September 12, 2021, at Christ Episcopal Church, Warrensburg, Missouri.
Flowers were presented to Donna Field and a couple of birthday cakes for Bishop Marty — one to be consumed immediately by those present, and the second for later. Birthday and general blessings were bestowed. There was also time for some business with a question and answer session.
Christ Church, Warrensburg
The service
Birthday Cake and Flowers – Bishop Marty’s last diocesan pastoral visit – Christ Episcopal Church, Warrensburg, Missouri. Image credit: Gary Allman
Flowers for Donna Field, and a birthday blessing for Bishop Marty – Bishop Marty’s last diocesan pastoral visit – Christ Episcopal Church, Warrensburg, Missouri. Image credit: Gary Allman
Holy Eucharist
The Journey Begins – Bishop Marty serving the host at his final Holy Communion as Bishop of West Missouri, Christ Episcopal Church, Warrensburg, Missouri. September 12, 2021. Image credit: Gary Allman
Some ‘official’ pictures
Christ Episcopal Church, Warrensburg, Missouri. Fr. Ron Verhaeghe, with Bishop Marty at his final Pastoral visit as Bishop of West Missouri. Image credit: Gary Allman
Question and answer session, more cake, and a final blessing
Bishop Marty receives a blessing from Fr. Ron Verhaeghe and the congregation at Christ Episcopal Church, Warrensburg. Image credit: Gary Allman
Gary Allman is Communications Director with The Diocese of West Missouri.
