The diocese’s newly ordained transitional deacons stand with Bishop Andrew Asbil, clergy and laity on the steps of St. James Cathedral after their ordination service on May 5. Front row, beginning second from left, are the Rev. Becca Whitla, the Rev. Oliver Lim, the Rev. Mackenzie Wolf, the Rev. Ajith Varghese, the Rev. Amy Pauley and the Rev. Matthew Waterman.
The ordinands are presented to Bishop Andrew Asbil.
The Rev. Becca Whitla and the Rev. Matthew Waterman sign their Oaths, witnessed by the Rev. Canon Lisa Newland, co-coordinator of the Postulancy Committee.
The Rev. Becca Whitla is vested.
The Rev. Oliver Lim takes a selfie with friends.
The new deacons gather with family and friends outside the cathedral after the service.
Letting go of certainty