On a beautiful February Saturday, the Anglican Diocese of the Great Lakes gathered to ordain a gaggle of deacons and a priest. Among the candidates was our seminarian, Terry Gatwood. Members of St. Augustine’s joined his family and friends for this momentous occasion in his life.

Bishop Roger Ames prayed the following as the ordinands knelt before him:

…And now, we give you thanks that you have called these your servants, whom we ordain in your name, to share as deacons in the ministry of the gospel of Christ, who came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.

Reverend Terry will be assigned to St. Augustine’s for the next year under the direction of Fr. Kevin Maney. We rejoice with full hearts to be part of the life of the Gatwood family, and we look forward to seeing the expressions of Reverend Terry’s godly gifts as he serves in the Lord’s holy church.

Click here for photos of the event.