Celebration of a
New Ministry
A hymn, psalm, or anthem may be sung.
The Institution
The Wardens, standing before the bishop with the new minister, say these or similar words
Bishop N., we have come together today to welcome N.N., who has been chosen to serve as Rector of (name of church). We believe that he is well qualified, and that he has been prayerfully and lawfully selected.
The Bishop may read the Letter of Institution, or else may state the purpose of the new ministry.
The Bishop then says
N., do you, in the presence of this congregation, commit yourself to this new trust and responsibility?
New ministerI do.
The Bishop then addresses the congregation
Will you who witness this new beginning support and uphold N. in this ministry?
PeopleWe will.
