Host pastor Rev. Alecia Reeves-Freeman of Fisk Memorial UMC in Natick.

Brown Stones perform the anthem

Participants spoke in their preferred language. Esther Kim, Worcester Korean UMC, reads Micah 6:6-8.

Participants spoke in their preferred language. Elton Muchugi, Leominster UMC, reads Psalm 121.

Participants spoke in their preferred language. Guy Tokham, Oxford UMC, reads Matthew 25:37-40

Living Stones praise band

Dean Jill Colley Robinson and the Extended Cabinet with Rev. Stowe.

Rev. Stowe's family: husband Steve Schad and sons Galen and Desi

The Good News Ringers from First UMC in Westborough

The symbols of superintendency: Bread and cup presented by Rev. Seok-Hwan Hong

The symbols of superintendency: Hymnal and Book of Worship presented by Rev. Sela Rousseau

The symbols of superintendency: Towel and basin presented by Bob Hout, district co-lay leader

The symbols of superintendency: Stole presented by Joan Farrar, district co-lay leader

The symbols of superintendency: Book of Discipline presented by Craig Brown

The symbols of superintendency: Globe presented by Margaret Wilson

Participants spoke in their preferred language. Bonnie-jean Rowe leads the unison prayer

Margaret Bradshaw of Simple Church Worcester spoke about the newest JFON clinic, which will open in November. The offering was received for the clinic and UMCOR

Participants spoke in their preferred language. Priscilla Chesna leads the Lord's Prayer.

Folks were invited to sign Rev. Stowe's stole