Rev. Dean Mary Elizabeth Moore, Boston University School of Theology, and Bishop Easterling's son Miles Easterling.
Bishop Easterling's son Garrett Miller.
Music was provided by the band, praise team and combined ensemble from Union United Methodist Church in Boston.
Music was provided by Total Praise from Union United Methodist Church in Boston.
Music was provided by Total Praise from Union United Methodist Church in Boston.
Rev. Jay Williams
Rene Wilbur, Conference Lay Leader.
Jennifer Rajala
From Left: Rev. Marion Easterling (seated), Oscar Harrell and Bonnie Marden.
Rev. James McPhee
Bonnie Marden presented a quilted episcopal seal from the Episcopacy Committee.
Ruby Blake, Lay Leader, presented three stoles on behalf of the Metro Boston Hope District, which Bishop Easterling served before her election.
Metro Boston Hope UMW President Pam Mavrelion presented the bishop with a Special Mission Recognition Pin.
Bishop Sudarshana Devadhar and Bishop Susan Hassinger presented Bishop Easterling with a staff that had been made for the late Bishop Martin McLee. A staff being created for Bishop Easterling by a Vermont artist is not yet completed.
Brenda Borchers, administrative assistant to Bishop Devadhar, presented anointing oil and a monogramed vessel on behalf of the Episcopal Office.
Director of Connectional Ministries/Assistant to the Bishop Erica Robinson-Johnson presented a benediction written by the late Bishop Martin McLee, who wrote it when he served on the NEJ Episcopacy Committee. Bishop Easterling delivered the benediction at the close of this service.
Rev. Seok Hwan Hong presented a bishop's shirt made in Korea on behalf of the Cabinet.