From Southeast Florida-
A new chapter has begun in the history of The Episcopal Church of the Incarnation with the Rev. Hayden Green Crawford, the church's second rector. The retiring rector, the Rev. J. Kenneth Major, was the first. He served over 40 years, building the church from a mission to a parish, a self-sustaining congregation.
Reflecting on his decades of service, the Rev. Major expresses joy in having served a long time and being able to see the fruits of many years of labor. His future plans include illustrating and publishing some of his sermons that span the 20th and 21st centuries.
On Saturday, The Rt. Rev. Leo Fade, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Southeast Florida, will institute Crawford as rector. During a recent interview, Crawford stood at a display board explaining the procession line up for the majestic church pageantry. Lead by the vestry, representing the congregation, the ceremony will include church ministries and staff. In gratitude for the new position he said, ``Father Major laid a solid foundation. I cannot carry on alone. It will take the entire congregation working together to continue building the important work of this parish.'' Open to the public, the ceremony begins at 10 a.m. at the Liberty City church.
Interest in the orderly process for the selection and transitioning of new leadership is being expressed by some in the community wanting to provide continuity within their organizations.
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http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/11/26/1944799/liberty-city-church-enters-new.html#ixzz16U6ZaSg1
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