Pictures from the Ordination of Gregory Chase to the Diaconate in Christ and Nancy G, Louis R, and Cris R being Confirmed for ministry by Bishop Winfield Mott

Prayers before beginning the Ordination service.

Ordination by the laying on of hands by Bishop Mott (Greg's wife Diane is seen in the background).

Deacon Greg is vested with the Dalmatic with the assistance of his wife (their son-in-law Steven and grand-son James are watching in the background).

Our new deacon reading the Gospel.

Confirmands, Cris, Louis, and Nancy stand before the Bishop affirming their commitment to the Faith and promises of Baptism.

Nancy is Confirmed having had hands layed on her head for the increased gifts of the Holy Spirit to minister in Christ's Name for the sake of others.

Louis is anointed with the Oil of Holy Chrism.

Cris, having been sealed to bring the Faith of Christ to those whom he meets as a member and representing our Church of the Blessed Trinity.

Deacon Greg with his mother, Phyllis, after the ordination.

Bishop Winfield Mott, Ordinary for the Diocese of the West (Reformed Episcopal Church in the Anglican Church of North America) with Deacon Greg.

Chocolate for those sitting on the Deacon's side!

Vanilla for those on the side of the newly Confirmed! Of course, with no sides we had to sample both!

James says, "That was a lot of praying. I'm glad to have a little quiet time with my Uncle Nelson-James.

In service to others, Louis puts his uncorking skills to the test with a few bottles of champagne so we could toast our newly Confirmed and Deacon.

Congratulations to Nancy, Louis, Cris, and Deacon Greg!