Installations
Resources for the Installation of a Bishop
PLANNING THE INSTALLATION OF A BISHOP
A LETTER FROM PRESIDING BISHOP MARK S. HANSON
CRITICAL PLANNING DECISIONS
Understanding the synod’s role and making critical decisions
CONTACTS WITH THE CHURCHWIDE ORGANIZATION
WHERE TO GO FOR ANSWERS
Guidance about who to contact on matters related to the installation of a bishop
HOSTING THE PRESIDING BISHOP
Making arrangements for the Presiding Bishop’s visit to the synod
SYNODICAL RELATIONS INFORMATION
Information that the synod should forward to the churchwide organization
WORSHIP MATERIALS
PLANNING WORSHIP FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A BISHOP
A substantive article to assist with planning worship at this one-time event
WORSHIP CONTENT
Selecting textual and musical content for the service of Holy Communion
LAYING ON HANDS
A description of what and who is involved in the laying on of hands
LITURGICAL REVIEW
The necessary steps toward approval for the synod’s service of installation
CHECKLIST: ESSENTIALS FOR PLANNING WORSHIP
A checklist for attending to the issues related to worship planning
ECUMENICAL AND INTER-FAITH GUESTS
Protocol related to the invitation and involvement of guests from other traditions
NEWS AND MEDIA RELATIONS
Guidance for helping the media “tell the story” of both the installation and the synod’s ministry
THE RITE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A BISHOP (or rtf)
A copy of the authorized rite for the installation of a bishop, with notes
