Please scroll down for info about parking, banners, rehearsal, bishops & spouses, vesting for clergy, children & families, youth & young adults, seating at the Cathedral April 18. (Page last updated: 3/11/10. Information will be posted here as it is known and confirmed.)
April 17, 2010, 11 a.m.
Koeppel (pronounced, "kah-PEL") Center of Trinity College in Hartford, 175 New Britain Ave, Hartford
with a reception following, at the Koeppel Center. Service participant list here.
All are welcome, RSVP here. Request for mission photos/video here.
PARKING
Because parking onsite is limited, parishes and deaneries are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO CHARTER BUSES. There will be parking available nearby in other lots of Trinity College off of Broad Street (click here for a map). If you plan to arrive in your own car, we strongly suggest arriving early, so as to have plenty of time to park and get to the venue. Handicapped parking is available onsite, and there will be a drop-off area by the entrance. Driving directions here. Contact info to discuss bus rental and insurance here.
BANNERS
Parishes are invited to bring their banners and stands to the event to assist in decorating the venue. Please indicate on the RSVP form whether or not you will be bringing a banner. And please remember to bring its stand or we won't be able to display it! More details here.
REHEARSAL
There will be a rehearsal on Friday afternoon for select liturgy participants. If your presence is expected at the rehearsal, you will be contacted directly.
BISHOPS AND SPOUSES
All bishops and bishop spouses are requested to arrive at the venue at 8 a.m. at Saturday morning to meet with the Presiding Bishop and her husband. Breakfast will be provided.
VESTING ROOM FOR CLERGY
Clergy will be vesting in the Center's visitor locker rooms. Clergy are to wear cassock and surplice, with a white stole. The rooms are large with ample space and restroom facilities. They are not secure rooms, however, so please arrange to leave valuables in your car or on your person.
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
There will be a reserved section of the Koeppel Center that will allow children to see and participate more fully in the worship. All children will receive a specially designed tee shirt and a child friendly bulletin with activities and instructions to follow the worship. Contact info here.
YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS
Youth (grades 6 - 12) and young adults from around the diocese are invited to serve as greeters and ushers for this celebration. If you would like to be an usher or greeter you will need to commit to a rehearsal on the evening before the consecration, Friday, April 16, as well as Saturday, April 17 till 3 p.m. More info here.
CONSECRATION CHOIR
Vince Edwards, music director of St. Paul's on the Green, Norwalk, is putting together a massed choir for the consecration. Singers wanted!One Saturday rehearsal prior to April 17, plus 9 a.m rehearsal on the 17th. Details and contact info here.
WELCOME & SEATING OF THE BISHOP ON APRIL 18
The day after the consecration, the new bishop will be officially welcomed and seated at the Cathedral during the 10 a.m. service at Christ Church Cathedral, 45 Church Street, Hartford. More info here.
