On Saturday, June 16, Bishop Andy Doyle ordained nine deacons: Viktoria Johanna Petra Gotting; Pamela Louise Potchernick Graham; Elizabeth Wendy Huber; Robert L. Lowry; Travis Hunter Smith; Sean William Steele; Portia Ann Suddreath Sweet; Mitchell Joseph Tollett; Sharon Vaughan Williams.

Young adults of color are invited to examine their gifts and explore opportunities at a June weekend Episcopal Church retreat, Why Serve 2012: Discerning God’s Call.

As a hospice chaplain I see all kinds of caregiving situations. I have precious memories of medical professionals tenderly caring for patients.