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No 32 Autumn 2011 FREE
Diocese of Lincoln newspaper www.lincoln.anglican.org
Will Harrison he 72nd Bishop of Lincoln will be enthroned in Lincoln Cathedral in November. The Rt Revd Christopher Lowson, who was consecrated Bishop in Westminster Abbey in September, will be formally welcomed to his new Diocese on 12 November at 11.30pm. The Chief Executive of the Diocese, Max Manin, said that the service would be a significant point in the life of the Diocese of Lincoln. “Welcoming a new Bishop is momentous occasion in the history of a Diocese,” said Max, “and the service will bring together people from all over the Diocese.” “Our support for our new Bishop on this day stands as a symbol of his role in leading us in our vocation to live out our faith – and as a focus for our unity in the body of Christ.”
The Rt Revd Christopher Lowson Clergy, representatives of county, parliament and local organisations will attend the service, as well as a large number of churchgoers. For information on how to apply for tickets see page 5. Demand is expected to be high, so not everyone who applies will be guaranteed a place, but efforts will be made to to accommodate as many people as possible. Allocations will be made on a first-comefirst-served basis, moderated to ensure an even distribution across all parts of the Diocese. “In the busy period running up to the enthronement, your prayers for Bishop Christopher will be especially valuable,” said Max. > More information: page 5
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